Editorial

Reports say high-profile contacts have been established with MQM and other parties by the PML-N

Access to affordable crop insurance schemes can safeguard farmers against crop failures

Uniform Civil Code has significant privacy implications

Post-ballot trajectory is one of chaos and confusion, marred by serious allegations of irregularities

Pakistan is obligated to repay $77 billion over the next three years

Elections held at height of political instability, nosediving economy and simmering security situation

Selection of PCB chief should be in free, fair elections organised by board, with no political interference

Magnitude of tariff increases, with 35.13% rise for SNGPL consumers, 8.57% increase for SSGC consumers

Distinctive feature of Feb 8 2024 elections is sizable number of Independent candidates, contesting for PTI

Future of Pakistan’s progress, stability rests on credible outcome of February 8 vote

Survey by Gallup Pakistan shows , 60% of population grapples with absence of street lights near their homes

No amount of poverty should excuse parent who forces child who should be in primary school to work

It is time to usher in a new era where merit drives the resurgence of tennis in Pakistan

Improved yield is not being attributed to any innovation or research, but simply to good weather and guaranteed price

Pakistan has serious geopolitical problem with three of its neighbours, new front with Iran is a case in point

The need of the hour is to take up the Kashmir struggle in the lawfare domain

Implementing structural changes and introducing competition may encounter resistance and logistical hurdles

Karachi’s inundation was not an unusual sight

Findings uncovered by inquiry committee paint disturbing picture of systemic flaws within institution

Pakistan’s national debt has shot up to almost 75% of GDP in the latest finance ministry report on the subject

Iddat case reflects political vendetta at work and has left a bad taste for societal ethics

Health experts attribute the rise in cases to the harsh winter season and exacerbated air pollution, specifically smog

Price of petrol surged by Rs13.55 per litre, reaching Rs272.89 per litre, HSD saw increase of Rs2.75

Going down of PIA, which nation used to take pride in, is a national tragedy

Extremist rhetoric continues to be reliable vote-getter across India

CPI reveals that Pakistan has ascended seven places from 140 in 2022 to 133 out of 180 countries in 2023

Standoff in desolate horizons of Mach in Balochistan was grim reminder of precarious security situation

Political upheaval, frequent changes in government lead to officials finding it easier to misappropriate funds, aid

Some countries have introduced polymer banknotes, which are cheaper, can accommodate even more new safety features

PTI has termed conviction 'complete destruction of every existing law in Pakistan'

SBP admits that inflation will be higher than it had previously projected, raising its annual estimate to almost 25%

Clash erupted outside MQM-P office when PPP rally passed through area

One more former Prime Minister has been sentenced “for being anti-state”.

115% surge in foreign tourist arrivals, anticipating international receipts to reach $1.3 billion by tend of 2023

All three documents lacked details, others are downright unworkable within current economic, political circumstances

Fact that this reverting back to congeniality has taken place within the minimum timeframe is laudable

Survey for K-P in 2022-23 reveals that 922,314 children are engaged in work constituting 11.1% of population

Consequences of Israel’s relentless systematic bombardment are not confined to human suffering alone

Recent incident of international tourists by police raises serious concerns about conduct of law enforcement

Pakistan recently unveiled its National TB Strategic Plan 2024-26, marking pivotal moment in nation’s fight

Despite presence of laws prohibiting the practice, child marriages continue at an alarming rate across country

CPEC has ushered in an era of development, and has pulled Pakistan out of abyss

Recent announcement of Karachi's intermediate exam results shocks education system, highlighting concerns

Indian intelligence’s recent record of murders abroad has been both brazen and incompetent

ICJ with an overwhelming voice, 15-2, found State of Israel implicit in inciting violence, genocide

Kalam Valley magnet for winter tourism is witnessing significant decline in visitors due to delayed onset of snowfall

Diesel scam in Karachi involved use of 53-metre tunnel to siphon fuel from PARCO pipeline for “a long time”

India’s thrust to reorient its foreign policy seems to have one constant of gravitating against China

Report sheds light on multitude of challenges ranging from poor financial allocations to regional disparities

Global food prices actually fell 10% in 2023, according to UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation