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The article probes into the situation in Pakistan. Former army chief Pervez Musharraf was sworn in as president for a second 5-year term in November 2007, after which he imposed emergency rule. This is reportedly complicated by the return from exile of former prime ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif. Other factors contributing to the situation include Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, supposed contact with Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida before September 11, 2001 as reported by Pakistani nuclear scientists, and attacks by Taliban militants.

The article reports on the better price of hybrid rice varieties in Pakistan. In the last two weeks, the hybrid coarse varieties have gained an almost 50% price increase. It explains the reasons of better rice prices including the opening of rice market in Iran and trilateral meetings hosted by the Punjab government.

The article reports that the Sindh government has formed an agricultural development board for improving the productivity, quality, and standard of crops and other agricultural products in the province to increase their export.

The article relates the statement of Opposition Leader in National Assembly Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah, urging the Pakistani government to focus on future planning for agricultural industry.

The article reports that the Pakistani government is implementing measures to tap chilli exports potential of 90,000 tonnes a year, which can help the country earn more in foreign exchange.

Reports on the effort of the Pakistani government in seeking to upgrade its maritime-patrol capabilities and to purchase P-3C Orions aircraft from the U.S. Inclusion of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon Systems; Purpose of the aircraft for command-and-control capabilities in controlling its coasts and littoral regions; Terms of the agreement.

The article focuses on the economic, political, and social conditions in Pakistan. Topics discussed include the challenges faced by Pakistan such as terrorism and political instability, the security concern of the country due to the threats from the militant group Islamic State (ISIS), and the growth in the country's nuclear program.

The article reports on the temporary waived of approval made by the Pakistan Directorate of Plant Protection (DPP), which enables the distribution of mango products from Pakistan to the European Union (EU) markets in 2015.

The article discusses the terrorism in Karachi, Pakistan which has led to insecurity and negatively impacts the city's socio-political and economic conditions and in cases of sectarian violence. It notes the resignation of public prosecutor Shazia Hanjra who protests non-cooperative attitude of police officer in maintaining law and order. It notes the claims of Army Chief General Raheel Sharif to continue military operations in the city against all criminals irrespective of their affiliations.

The article reports on the launch of a petition to condemn the lawlessness in Pakistan by Law Society president Andrew Holroyd who led hundreds of people protesting outside the Pakistan Embassy in Great Britain. He, together with the Law Society has called on lawyers worldwide to make plain the strength of feeling about the breakdown of the rule of law in the country. The petition calls for the Pakistani government to reinstate the constitution.

Reports that British journalist Christina Lamb was forced to leave Pakistan after she published stories about a Pakistani government agency.