Editorial

Despite progress, funding commitments to address loss and damages in the global south fell short

Education, awareness are essential to provide people with accurate and reliable information about dangers

It is not just private investors who are concerned

Pace of re-trials and prompt acquittals in both corruption cases must come as a case study for intelligentsia

Public is left to navigate landscape where political leaders offer varying perspectives on electoral timeline

Pakistan, having fought and won war on terrorism, stands in a much stronger position to quash its resurgence

Average salaries in London are significantly higher than in rest of UK

This constitutional review will have long-term implications on political mosaic

Cultural norms, stigmatisation of healthcare procedures and a lack of awareness are exacerbating problem

Sustainable practices need to be promoted to prioritise both export-oriented production and local affordability

Even though stock market-given its manipulative vulnerabilities-is not treated as a true barometer of state of economy

Absence of digital payment platforms, such as PayPal, often results in freelancers losing opportunities

Climate change has left an indelible mark on Pakistan, disrupting weather patterns and unleashing devastating floods

Gaza is flashpoint from where one of the world conflicts is set to emerge

Urgent need to implement preemptive measures in densely populated cities like Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar

It is important to note that freedom of speech is not an absolute right

Pundits of doom say that perhaps Bhutto had grown too big for his boots

The incident rapidly escalated consuming the entire structure housing 250 shops and 450 apartments

Sarwar’s jumping the gun led to PIA flights to Europe being banned

Article 99 of the Security Council indicates that the besieged Palestinians in Gaza are done with patience

Women’s excellent performance will serve to justify decision to expand central contract system

As a society, we must unite in condemning and combating this grave violation of human rights

Disarmament has been at heart of UN since resolution of ‘Uniting for Peace’ was adopted in initial days

Initiatives to reduce cost of books must involve collaboration between publishers, governmental bodies and NGOs

It is worth noting that we already have some relatively strong laws on the books

Taliban must look beyond the immediate concern of ruling the West Asian state

BJP held Madhya Pradesh with a resounding win

Recent MoUs signed with the UAE and Kuwait are indicators that the roadmap for progress is on the card

Recent upswing in terrorism in Pakistan can be attributed to a confluence of factors

Call from world community to cement the ceasefire into a perpetual peace falls on deaf ears

Karachi’s positive samples links to strains in Afghanistan

Pressing need for government to address concerns of both consumers and industries

Pakistan’s biggest governance problem is lopsided decorum of distribution of powers

Thousands of FBR employees believe that they are off hook and have exhibited defiance in filing their returns

Children of our planet are becoming unintended casualties of climate change

Electoral watchdog has once again given assurance that elections will be held on Feb 8

Recent report reveals an uptick in theft of various road items in Karachi

World needs billions, not millions, to compensate and recover from damage due to climate disasters

Stigma and discrimination still shroud AIDS, discouraging individuals from seeking testing, treatment

Several reports have quoted US sources as saying that unnamed man was an Indian intelligence officer

Seven university students arrested under anti-terrorism laws for alleged anti-India sloganeering

IGP Sindh took an urgent action leading to the arrest of four cops and suspension from of service of another two

Former three-time PM legally absolved of charges of possessing properties beyond his source of income

Bilateral trade presently is around $11 billion and is expected to double in the next few years

Jirga has deep cultural roots in the region

Parliamentarians should legislate to ensure local and imported formula milk exceeds international quality standards

Socio-economic challenges considering country’s economic distress drive individuals towards substance abuse

Finding balance that allows FBR to add two million filers in a year without taking punitive action will be difficult

Climate change issues cannot withstand the test of political rivalry

Thriving IT sector can act as a buffer, reducing dependency on traditional industries