Editorial

Sidrah Nosheen’s heroin operation reveals systemic drug trade issues in Pakistan

With just 20% passing, foreign medical schools' lack of standardisation endangers public health, deceives families

UN backs Pakistan’s anti-terror efforts, IS-K structure weakens, dismissing Kabul’s claims

Space militarisation threatens global security, as the US, Russia push for lunar nuclear power

Pakistan's economy shows improvement, high energy costs, investor concerns hinder sustainable growth

Jinnah's vision of justice, equality, democracy must guide Pakistan, commemorating his 150th anniversary in 2026

PIA sold to Arif Habib for Rs135 billion, signalling progress in privatisation, no overseas bid raises concerns

JPMC reports 15,000 road accident victims in Karachi, with 800 deaths, exposing urban neglect

Shehbaz's olive branch to the opposition, undermined by his refusal to engage with blackmailing tactics

Record 95 accidents in 2025 reflect Pakistan Railways’ failure to prioritise safety, cosmetic upgrades given priority

LHC chief justice halts Punjab property law, questioning its transparency, potential misuse, legal implications

Bangladesh summons Indian diplomat amid rising tensions over assassination, India’s support for ex-PM Hasina

Opposition demands fair polls, impartial CEC, political prisoner release, pushes for a new Charter of Democracy

Nepra's draft protects utilities, stalls solar adoption, energy reform

Pakistan’s U-19 Asia Cup final win over India, 191-run triumph

Pakistan, others seek defined mandates, leadership before committing troops to the ISF

Debt, rising living costs, weak social support can push families to extremes

Human statues are performance artists who usually stand motionless in city centres for arts, entertainment.

With 29,000 dog bites in 2025, Karachi must adopt humane strategies like TNVR, protect public health

Despite increased female voter registration in Pakistan, declining turnout signals need for greater social change

Despite legal merit, Imran's Toshakhana-2 conviction tainted by politically motivated campaign

SIU officers suspended in alleged drug reselling case, highlighting systemic issues in Sindh Police

Justice Jahangiri’s degree controversy raises questions on timing, accountability, judiciary’s integrity

UN report criticises India, Afghanistan’s actions, calls for restoring regional peace

Karachi's builders threaten shutdown over rampant extortion, criminal networks targeting businesses for billions

Charging 400 PTI supporters, including Imran Khan’s sisters, with terrorism worsens political divide

FIA's crackdown on illegal migration, 66,154 passengers offloaded, raises concerns over legitimate travellers' rights

Rising crime in katcha areas exposes state failure, turns vital highways into danger zones

PTI’s protests show anger, lack momentum to force change

Nitish Kumar’s act at Patna ceremony exposes how Muslim identity is increasingly policed in India’s public life

Karachi’s water crisis, a daily disaster as K-IV delays, mismanagement leaves the city parched

Taliban skip key Tehran peace conference, isolating Kabul, undermining regional efforts tackling terrorism

SBP cut rates to 10.5%, shifting focus to growth, critics warn, may fuel inflation

False claims linking Sydney attack to Pakistan expose deliberate slur campaign rooted in hate politics

Without safeguards, IBCC’s move to open science pathways for Arts students risks diluting merit

Nearly 39% of registered taxpayers file nil returns, exposing FBR’s failure to capture real wealth

It necessitates educating the masses to dispel fears, reservations

Pakistan's problem is thus the age-old question: Who will watch the watchmen?

With 353 medals, institutional support once more proves decisive at Pakistan’s premier sporting event

Air pollution decreases Pakistan’s life expectancy by years, threatens decades of public health advances

Top court upholds consent in DNA testing, urges legal safeguards balancing privacy with justice

IMF funding steadies Pakistan’s economy, exposes domestic failures that make bailouts inevitable

Afghan clerics denounce cross-border militancy, Taliban commitment remains uncertain

Mental health issues in Pakistan, driven by stigma, demand urgent collective action

Pakistan–US ties reset, pairing defence upgrades with mineral, tech, trade cooperation to rebalance power

Australia bans under-16s on social media, experts warn blanket bans may be ineffective

Ex-ISI chief's conviction marks significant step in military's accountability process

Over 80% of Pakistan lacks access to safe water, severe scarcity infrastructure failures threaten public health

Female reporters in Pakistan's newsrooms plummet to 4%, sidelining their perspectives in national narratives

Crackdown on PTI sit-in escalates tensions, dialogue the only way forward for Pakistan’s stability