Opinion

What happens after the fiery press conference given by Director General ISPR

Fresh graduates, even exceptional ones, earn significantly less than their counterparts in other professions

Sacred cradle of Indus Valley civilisation, dating back to 5000 BC; a land of saints, sages, Sufis mystics

Pakistan can’t fight terror or revive exports with shutdowns, only steady policy and planning can

Global politics shifting fast, nations must rethink how they read the world.

Pakistan pays the price when power serves privilege, not people

As extremism goes encrypted, Pakistan must regulate VPNs or risk losing the digital front

Pakistan needs to go beyond attracting capital to strengthen its economic balance sheet

With reckless driving rampant, Karachi’s steep fines aim to restore order, protect lives

Pakistan’s youth is taught obedience over critical thought, at home and in schools

In a world demanding nonstop emotional output, protecting one's empathy becomes resistance

Donald Trump has stepped up pressure on Saudi Arabia to join Abraham Accords

Skardu Airport can land the larger Boeing planes and now takes flights from other cities

A man who attacks innocent people is nothing but a coward

Standing amid this vast ocean of challenges may have been nature's choice for me

Air Chief made clear that graduates were stepping into very different Air Force from one their predecessors inherited

When its rhythm becomes a metaphor for life’s fragility

The Abraham Accords mark a major regional shift but bypass Palestine, leaving their long-term stability in doubt

India’s new laws, Hindutva politics are eroding Muslim rights, raising concerns over regional stability

Disabled Pakistanis don’t lack talent, they lack supportive systems

Pakistan’s booming tuition market signals collapsing schools, widening inequality as parents now pay twice to escape

When shortcuts trump curiosity, education loses its purpose

Once a symbol of civic hope, Pakistan's judiciary now declines with overreaching, infighting, lost credibility

Pakistan’s AI boom is outpacing its legal safeguards, raising urgent questions about IP, secrecy, accountability

Death of 3-year-old boy due to open manhole causes uproar, Karachi mayor refuses to be accountable for urban neglect

Prospects for diplomatic efforts remain slim

Should not our policies ensuring the healthy learning of students also apply to teachers?

How Hindutva governance is deepening a historic faultline

In Pakistan, thousands continue to face a rising number of preventable HIV infections that jeopardise their futures

Defying heritage significance and SHC rulings, the provincial government appealed to the SC

The glorification of violence, materialism and instant gratification often normalises deviant behaviour

Legislative majority in hand, tenures locked in, judiciary executive-ised, architecture of new system of governance

Pakistan-Afghanistan border is deeply entangled with insurgency, terrorism, militant groups and insurgent sanctuaries

Talking has become harder, not easier

Pakistan is running out of space to delay the reforms it has avoided for decades

Simply claiming the Indian mind is influenced by Modi's Hindutva is putting the cart before the horse

Dhaka forum saw Global South delegates openly question Western dominance, urge new Asian-led alternatives

A tribute to Salima Hashmi’s new exhibition, where four women artists dismantle power, identity and aesthetic norms

Pakistan’s military reforms must preserve unity of command, avoid bureaucratic control over emerging warfighting tools

Sindoor 1.0 was a failure, but it was not given a state burial

Their diagnosis is superficial because it fails to acknowledge underlying reasons corruption persists in Pakistan

Humans are born with a plethora of biases

GCDA adopts a neoliberal framework

This directive is not a condemnation, but rather an opportunity

Every now and then an embarrassed Indian politico-military leadership hurls threats against Pakistan

Pakistan’s foreign investment strategy needs a shift to production-focused investments to boost exports, industry

Dr Javed Anwar Aziz’s life story taught me about resilience, anger management, the power of graceful exits

Pakistan faces a critical decision: act militarily against Afghan-based terrorists or risk escalating with India

Pakistan’s politicians misinterpret Zohran Mamdani's vision, failing to reflect his commitment to justice, equality

AI may impact teaching, but genuine intellectual engagement, original thought remain key to learning