Hidayat Khan | Journalist

Propaganda Clouds the Truth: The Tirah Incident

There is no trace of blood anywhere, no evidence to follow. The greatest reason behind the ambiguity surrounding the Tirah incident is the absence of confirmed information from independent sources about what occurred. This remote region remains inaccessible to journalists, either by deliberate denial or because they cannot afford to reach it. Whatever the reason, […]

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Defence Agreement Signals A New Chapter in Regional Alliances

PESHAWAR – The announcement of the Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Defence Agreement has stirred debate across South Asia and the Middle East. In a world where shifting alliances and sudden conflicts shape daily headlines, the pact stands out as more than a conventional treaty: it is a declaration of intent, carrying military, political, religious and […]

Flour Shortage in Pakistan Sparks Political Tensions Between Provinces

PESHAWAR – The flour shortage in Pakistan drives a political and economic storm as Punjab restricts wheat movement and pushes prices higher in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh. Punjab officials defend the move as a market “stabilisation measure,” but leaders in other provinces call it a de facto wheat ban that fuels mistrust and undermines federalism. […]

Flour crisis in KP exposes Punjab’s ruthless wheat politics

The Flour Crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is no accident. It is the predictable result of Punjab’s repeated attempts to weaponise wheat, turning a basic staple into a political tool.

Markhor: Gilgit-Baltisan’s Spiral-Horned Marvel Fetches Record Price

Climate change in Pakistan: rising seas, fading forests, and the cost of inaction

Climate change in Pakistan

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Property, Power, and the Politics of Return

As the deadline of September 1 approaches, the government’s ultimatum to Afghan refugees in Pakistan has triggered a wave of hasty property sales across Peshawar and other cities. Refugees who once believed they had found permanence now find themselves forced to liquidate assets before leaving. At the center of this sudden activity lies a troubling […]

Spread of HIV/Aids And The Stigma Around It

HIV-virus remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Beyond the medical risks, stigma drives social exclusion, denial, and dangerous behaviors among people affected by the virus. In Swat, a 29-year-old transgender person living with HIV-virus, who requested anonymity, said: “I will not seek treatment because I want to spread the […]