Editorial

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

Unfortunately, despite the urgent calls to action, Sunday’s resolution left much to be desired

This long-existing anomaly needs to be corrected by ensuring equal pay for equal work

There are laws in the country against land grabbing, but the land mafia is too powerful and influential

The families of those killed must be compensated immediately in a befitting manner

This is the writing on the wall and derives a conviction that Kashmiris would be heard sooner than later

The heavy borrowing to shore up the current account deficit has already begun drying up

The move furthered the envelope of reconciliation in one of the most backward provinces of Pakistan

Pakistan ranks fifth in the world in terms of child malnutrition and third in terms of child deaths

The federal government must amend the law so as to give HEC the power to take relevant action

We live in an age where the internet has become as essential as oil

Boebert was recorded mocking Omar at a private event by comparing her to Islamist terrorists

With growth projected at 4%, SMEs invigoration will be a leap in prosperity

Over the past six years, around 22,000 rape cases have been officially reported

SBP has hiked the interest rate by 100 bps in an attempt to counteract high inflation

Margalla Dialogue-2.0 reiterated the shift in Pakistan’s paradigm from geopolitics to geo-economics