Editorial

Countries such as Pakistan have not benefited as much from globalisation

One of the key psychosocial intercessions is the utilisation of tutors

But it is by no means an easy proposition given current state of relationship between Pakistan, India

But Islamabad has not yet fully exploited the benefits of the special EU trade regime

Harassment of envoys and their family members is embarrassing for Indians and Pakistanis

Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar is not required to explain himself or his actions

Contingency plan needs to be in place before appointments are finalised

Wars have been fought between many of the states that are our neighbours and may be fought again

The military component is in large part accomplished, the civilian remains a work in progress

The time may now be right for the safety of women and children to be moved up the agenda

There may still be Afghan refugees that are unregistered and undocumented in Pakistan

The last time the women here had voted was in elections in 1977

The reduction in medicine prices will facilitate thousands of people

Her journey has been tragic, yet triumphant

Parts of the country, including its financial hub Karachi, are grappling with pre-summer heat

No longer is such frailty associated with Asian cricketers alone

Among the several cons, we know from history that clean chits are too frequently offered to prisoners

Dams are large projects that take years to finance, plan and build and there is going to be no quick fix

Their demands for regularisation, wage arrears and recognition of services are longstanding

The supply and distribution of power remains as ramshackle as it has for decades

The scale of the problem is unknown as there is no data gathering beyond the anecdotal

Instead of protecting people encircled by the mob, an elite police unit thrashed Muslim leaders and clerics

Arrogance, contempt and corrupt greed underpin the non-payment of wages

The coming months will see further increases in pressure from the American side

Since the beginning of his term in office, President Trump has adopted a hard line on Iran

We implore our economic managers not to put more pressure on the common man

It is a tragic but not entirely unexpected move to suspend the probe against 270 influential people

In the 21st century, humans should not have to fret over availability of basic necessities

The vacuum is of political making and the product of a desire to perpetuate power by whatever means

Cases to be presented are poorly recorded even in anti-terror courts

Proper regulation of the food and beverage industry would serve the interests of consumers in the long run

Nisar’s window-knocking will be to no avail, and he will continue to be ignored

Pakistan stands as the banner-bearer for misogyny and gender discrimination

Her murder was at the time deemed mysterious yet there was nothing mysterious about it whatsoever

The problem is that even if an individual is the owner of a piece of land that ownership can be usurped

Voters cannot cast their ballot in favour of a candidate whom they know very little about

To set things right and improve the country’s external account, currency depreciation was deemed unavoidable

Whilst the initiative is to be applauded, a careful reappraisal of its implementation is recommended

Money laundering, tax evasion, and tax avoidance whether on grand or minute scales are common features

No country ever has successfully eradicated a drug problem

We can collectively fund causes and organisations that help society

Both of these projects are crucial to the future of Pakistan in the very widest sense

There is an obvious and inherent risk attached to any announcement that the sanctuaries of all terrorist groups

The development comes with its usual share of political troubles though

Low crowds have become an unfortunate feature of the PSL

The lack of functional water treatment plants is an emergency

The health tech startup is a breath of fresh air considering the country’s high infant mortality rate

Due to the drought and famine conditions for years now, the event should be recognised as a major historic catastrophe

Viewed objectively Pakistan has made more effort to advance the cause of peace than has India

The concept of negative money will be new to most people