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Deal comes through
Pakistan secures $7 billion IMF loan, averting default with strict terms, including tax hikes and asset sales.
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Pledges of cooperation
Pakistan seeks a $7 billion IMF deal while strengthening ties with China and Turkey for economic revival.
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Closure of industrial units
Sindh's closure of 81 industrial units due to power issues reveals government failures
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A woman's inheritance
SC ruling favors widow’s property rights, highlighting challenges women face in inheritance laws in Pakistan
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Polio resurgence
Three new polio cases raise Pakistan's 2024 tally to 21, as security and vaccine hesitancy hinder eradication efforts.
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Pact for the Future
UN adopts 'Pact for the Future', milestone in multilateralism, facing opposition but paving the way for global reform
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ECP 'foul play'
Supreme Court rules against ECP, orders PTI reserved seats restoration, emphasizing electoral integrity and democracy.
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Climate reparations
Pakistan faces severe climate risks despite UK aid; global reparations are crucial for recovery and climate justice.
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Karachi's Safe City Project
Karachi's Safe City Project aims to reduce street crime with real-time monitoring and to improve public safety
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Horrors of debt
Pakistan faces a looming debt crisis, requiring $100 billion in four years, with political instability.
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Highest disaster risk
Pakistan ranks high in conflict and disaster risk, needing holistic strategies for resilience, says World Risk Index.
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IIOJK elections
Elections in IIOJK raise doubts, seen as a façade New Delhi to mask repression, with voters skeptical of real change
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TTP threat
Pakistan urges global action against TTP as terror threats from Afghanistan escalate, warning of instability
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Killing for 'honour'
Two women in Karachi were murdered in the name of 'honour', underscoring the nationwide crisis of patriarchal violence
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Combat sport success
Shahzaib Rind's historic Karate Combat win marks a breakthrough for Pakistan in the global mixed martial arts scene
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Ill-advised dictum
The Speaker's defiance of the Supreme Court's ruling on PTI seats may trigger a political crisis and judicial backlash
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A welcome first
Saleema Imtiaz becomes the first Pakistani woman on ICC umpire panel, inspiring a new era for women in cricket
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Undiplomatic and arrogant
Afghan diplomats' refusal to stand for Pakistan's anthem in Peshawar sparks outrage and raises diplomatic tensions.
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Kidnappings for ransom
High-profile kidnapping in Rawalpindi highlights rising crime and police inaction against criminal gangs
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Drinking poison
Karachi faces severe water contamination as crumbling infrastructure and pollution causing many waterborne diseases
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SC's rebuke of ECP
Supreme Court rebukes ECP, complicating the government's majority and stalling a controversial judiciary amendment.
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Suicides on the rise
Pakistan faces a rising suicide crisis, worsened by stigma and lack of resources, calling for mental health reforms
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The IMF way
IMF's $7 billion lifeline for Pakistan brings relief but raises concerns over growth, high tariff, and economic reform
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Sporting failures
Pakistan's sports scene struggles due to lack of support and infrastructure, despite talent and potential for success
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Narcotics menace
Drug abuse in Pakistani educational institutions threatens students' futures, calling for awareness and stricter laws.
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Another rate cut
Parliamentarians face challenges in maintaining authority. A proposed Charter of Parliament aims to restore unity
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Sanctity of parliament
Speaker Ayaz Sadiq calls for a Charter of Parliament to secure legislative sanctity after recent arrests of PTI member
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Violence against vaccinators
Polio workers in Pakistan face severe threats, including sexual assault and murder, facing high security issues.
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Access to higher education
Punjab's CM Honahar Scholarship 2024, Rs7 billion, supports 30,000 students, including those at private universities.
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Fresh clashes in Manipur
Manipur violence spikes as BJP law stokes Meitei-Kuki clashes and media blackouts
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Bad prescription
IMF's new rules on economic zones and tax hikes jeopardize Pakistan's industrial growth.
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Global plastic plague
Plastic pollution hits Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and India hardest, with India leading in production.
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Education crisis
Over 3,500 Balochistan schools are closed due to a teacher shortage, revealing a severe educational crisis.
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PTI's comeback
PTI’s rally near Islamabad demanded Imran Khan’s release and opposed constitutional amendments.
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Commitment to conservation
Nature Conservation Act 2024 targets Margallah Hills' protection with revenue generation and strict penalties.