Analysis

To stave off shortage of commodities, govt should clamp down on profiteers

Doctors cannot treat patients if they themselves fall sick.

SBP is terrified by the risk of even more hot money leaving the country

The federal government is not interested in a lockdown for reasons best known to it.

Crisis has shown the importance of the healthcare system at a time when the world clearly was not doing enough

Covid-19 is simply exposing the already existing weakness of our healthcare system

The next one may simply spell our end.

It’s reassuring that the police have promised to provide security to both the girls.

The counter view insists on the need to exercise and preach calm rather than cause panic.

Taking Covid-19 lightly can have great costs, economic and political

We need to examine if Turkey’s foreign policy is an overambitious one that is lining up too many enemies

It is now up to the PTI, the PML-N and the PPP as to how they proceed with this challenge.

It is also possible for the US to align itself with the CPEC initiative via green technology investments

It has long been felt that Peshawar needs a proper rapid public transit system

The coronavirus pandemic is taking its toll on the sports events the world over.

Provinces are being forced to fend for themselves

Together we can pull through this one and survive.

The entire idea of justice is to kill impunity, but maybe in a different world.

Above all, it is a matter of national security for a state like Pakistan.

We will definitely hold more solid ground in forging a closer China-Pakistan community of shared future.

The best way of resolving the conflict is by adhering to a constitutional order based on democratic values

The de facto finance minister must focus on setting up a separate fund over coronavirus.

Speaking out after the fact is not courageous, but whistleblowing is.

Let Pakistan’s finest professionals at home and abroad come forward to accept this challenge.

We hope the team serves its purpose and is not merely useful as a form of employment.

BJP govt's shift from socio-economic development to frictional issues was increasingly rash and unruly

We can afford no laxity from all those either in the govt or private citizens fighting battle against this pandemic

It will be in the fitness of things that the PP clears the air on the matter to present its side of the story.

If there is anything Soleimani’s killing has achieved it is more legitimacy for the Iranian regime’s narrative

These easy and economical steps can make a world of difference for our planet’s well-being.

Global markets can handle one crisis at a time but when two arrive simultaneously, they swoon.

Given all this, it seems there is a rethink in India’s approach towards Pakistan.

It is the impact of Corona and how it will shape our society that I feel is very much comparable to that of 9/11

Commercial interests should be set aside in favour of the national interest. Can we do this for once?

Air pollution is enough reason to embark on path to change that will save lives

Nexus between politics, sugar industry makes this sector one of the most profitable businesses

In developed economy, no quick bucks will be made and elite culture will diminish

Humanity and the whole wide world around needs to join hands in the fight against the deadly virus

Maryam Nawaz has come out of political hibernation – after nearly six months.

The problems with the civil services exams are well documented and can often be found on these pages.

India has done enough to force us to adjust. It is time India adjusted itself and made space for us.

PTI government needs to put its house in order and save the federation from fragmentation

On a wider scale, coronavirus has altered the face of the global economy like never before

Perhaps it is best that thora ghabra lein (be a bit worried)

A South Punjab province was among the PTI’s election promises

Fact is process of accountability in our country has always been opposition-intended & void of fairness & impartiality

We expect PM to also swiftly act against hoarders and profiteers in order to provide relief to the common people

Critics argue Taliban remain unchanged & if they return to power, they will behave the way they did from 1996-2001

Have the grievances and deprivations been addressed sufficiently?

We live in a world where binary alignments with global or regional hegemonic powers have become less crucial