Editorial

Justice Ayesha’s elevation is worth appreciating

It is time to rekindle efforts and work towards creating an ecosystem in which dolphins are able to self-sustain

Tokayev, who initially promised harsh action, appears to have softened

On the contentious issue of Pak-Afghan border fencing, the ISPR chief said 94% of the fencing has been done

The PM noted that many countries were now taking proactive steps to address climate change

They fail to realise that old buildings are historic monuments, so they should be preserved

It is incumbent upon the PTI to come out clean, and never indulge in politics on this issue

These infirmaries are facing multiple issues like shortage of doctors, lack of medicines, long-deferred surgeries

Income tax collection surpassed the target by just Rs5 billion

SAARC member states should rally behind Pakistan’s intention to make the regional body an organic entity

There is indeed a case to be made for reducing taxes on imported paper if it can lead to publishing of cheaper books

The investigation into the first has yielded no action against any suspects

It is the government’s disastrous microeconomic management that is of particular concern

There is also cause for caution, as money invested through RDAs may well be just that — an investment

PM Imran Khan has asked the relevant authorities to expedite the process of granting exploration licences

Country lacks a cohesive regulatory framework as the government remains ineffective for the most part

Sindh govt maintains that under 18th Amendment, it has powers to decide issues relating admissions to medical colleges

This is no less than a ploy, and is an indictment of negligence on the part of concerned authorities

Even though WHO claims that Omicron may be milder and less deadly than other variants, not everyone is safe

The major aims of the enemies are to derail CPEC and projects related to it as the terror activities in Balochistan

With Covid-19 still a global problem, we can expect it to also continue undermining economic gains in the coming year

Overall, organic methods of farming have no or very little impact on the environment

The increase in violence against India’s minorities has been coupled with a spate of anti-minority legislation

Karachi is in need of lawful governance and judicious distribution of resources

The growing disaffection among health experts has compelled many to leave the country for a better life abroad

The fact that the commoners’ interest has been recognised as a cornerstone is a step towards erecting a welfare state

Taliban would be well advised to lower the guard on civil liberties

Tough decisions based on sound ideas are needed now, not tomorrow

The city of 20 million is receiving only 550 million gallons of water daily against its needs for around 1,200mgd

The government, as usual, is in a panic mode, and there is no dearth of elements who have messed it up

The recent killings took the December death toll in Occupied Kashmir to 18

Fencing of the Afghan-Pakistan border with latest gadgets of technology is a tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces

The national agriculture emergency programme needs a much more focused approach

Prisons are a grim place for poor prisoners as they are not fairly treated there

Those who stay at government schools are disadvantaged as odds are stacked against them

We need to reach every citizen with this service in a consistent manner while updating our practices

PTI is still in its labyrinth; it is, indeed, a one-man show

Now in several hospitals in the country, robots have been employed to aid medical procedures, especially in surgery

No point in tariff hike

June to December was 7.27 million bales — one bale is about 155kg

Cleanliness and proper hygienic practices in the Panahgahs will inculcate healthy habits in the inmates

2,500 other people have been detained — and virtually disappeared — by using brutal Unlawful Activities Prevention Act

It is yet unclear as to how the funds released by the UNGA will reach the implementing arms

Maj Gen Heyman’s confession is an indictment of Israel. Iran will be well within its rights to seek retribution

The railway service will be more efficient than the sea route as it will be faster and will reduce cost

Shaukat Tarin had made POS machine adoption a major target, hoping to get about 500,000 machines registered

Most of the migration and the resultant urbanisation have taken place largely due to lack of planning

The government needs to get a handle on the economy fast if it hopes to bring any real change

The assertive point behind this exercise is a deep-rooted political connotation

The need of the hour is to recreate harmony and semblance of order