Ramzan Chhipa: Four Decades on the Frontline of Humanity
By Muhammad Irfan Siddiqui When Muhammad Ramzan Chhipa was born in Karachi on October 9, 1971, few could have imagined that he would become one of Pakistan’s enduring faces of compassion. For over four decades, clad in his trademark green kurta and white slippers, he has built not just a welfare organization but a culture…
Federal Minister for Education Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui Opens 100 Informal Schools in Karachi
By. Muhammad Irfan Siddiqui Karachi, September 13, 2025 — Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, inaugurated 100 informal schools in Karachi under the Directorate General of Basic Education Community Schools, marking a significant step toward empowering the city’s underserved youth. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Siddiqui highlighted the glaring disparity…
Baitussalam Pakistan: A Beacon of Hope for Flood Victims
By Muhammad Irfan Siddiqui When floodwaters ravage Pakistan, they do more than submerge homes and farmland; they drown livelihoods, displace millions, and leave entire communities in despair. In such moments, when the state machinery struggles under the weight of calamity, civil society steps forward as the nation’s lifeline. Among the leading lights of this humanitarian…
Ishaq Dar’s Diplomatic Leap from Trade to Global Alliances
Irfan Siddiqui In a dynamic first ten days of September, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar showcased both strategic depth and diplomatic agility. His engagements, spanning from bilateral trade initiatives to multilateral forums and regional cooperation, underscored a forward-looking approach to Pakistan’s international outreach. Strengthening Footprints with Kazakhstan On September 9, Pakistan…
Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Visit to Japan: A New Chapter of Diplomacy and Development
By Muhammad Irfan Siddiqui, Tokyo, Japan When the young Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, set foot on Japanese soil, there was a distinct sense that something historic was unfolding. Her visit was not merely a ceremonial excursion. It was a carefully orchestrated journey into the heart of one of the world’s most sophisticated…