Editorial

Circular debt to exceed Rs2.4 trillion by 2025, highlighting inefficiencies and failure in Pakistan's power sector.

US absence at COP29 signals retreat from climate action, jeopardizing global emission-cutting goals.

Bijli Sahulat Package pressures citizens to consume more electricity, offering temporary relief, no lasting solution.

Naqvi rejects hybrid model for Champions Trophy; calls India’s refusal to visit Pakistan a political decision.

Quetta bombing highlights Pakistan's security failure, with over 1,600 terror incidents and rising insecurity.

With a proposed tax generation target of Rs.12 trillion, the receipts to this day are dismal

.For Ukraine, a second Trump term has rung alarm bells in Kiev.

.Mohammad Asif enters record books winning third title at International Billiards & Snooker Federation Championship

Punjab’s work-from-home policy addresses Lahore's air pollution, but long-term solutions remain crucial.

IIOJK assembly demands restoration of Article 370, challenging Modi’s claims, but faces New Delhi's indifference.

Govt pension and pay reforms aim to cut financial burden, but need modernization and adjustment for efficiency.

Iran's FM visit Pakistan amid tensions with Israel, signaling potential retaliation and regional political realignment

Donald Trump secures a second term, reshaping US politics with a bold foreign policy and domestic shifts.

Unchecked population growth in Pakistan fuels poverty and strains resources; urgent family planning is essential.

Teachers protest privatisation and job security issues, calling for reforms to address Pakistan’s education crisis.

Pakistan's rushed laws reshape judiciary, boost executive power, and fuel political instability amid vendetta politics

Islamabad faces rising crime rates, prompting concerns from the IHC chief justice about law and order challenges.

The central bank cuts the benchmark policy rate by 250 bps to stimulate a struggling economy amid rising energy prices

Americans vote for representatives and judges, but the tight race between Harris and Trump draws the most attention.

Karachi's rise in vector-borne diseases reflects government failures in sanitation, not just climate change concerns.

US sanctions on Indian firms signal Washington's impatience, urging India to choose a side amid rising tensions.

Pakistan's brain drain worsens as instability drives skilled workers to seek better opportunities abroad.

The bill to extend detention powers raises concerns over potential misuse against dissent and political opponents.

Terrorist attack in Mastung killed eight, including five schoolchildren, rising fear and hindering foreign investment.

University of Sindh cancels MPhil and PhD programs after 98% of candidates fail entrance exams.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024 spotlighted Pakistan's high rates, calling for action against late diagnoses.

Freedom Network's 2024 report reveals dire threats to press freedom in Pakistan, highlighting six journalist killings.

PIA's privatization attempt failed, with one bidder offering just 12% of the asking price.

FIA probe has stirred debate over how effectively the current system upholds merit

Provincial govt has enforced a "green lockdown", announced targeting smog hotspots across Lahore

Amit Shah behind a campaign of violence and intimidation targeting Sikh separatists in Canada

Pakistan needs to diversify its trading partners but its dwarfed by India due to raw size and growing middle class

Rule of law should protect individuals but in Pakistan, legal system is being manipulated to stifle voices of dissent

Chinese interests are constantly under fire from non-state actors despite contingency plans

TNA test designed to identify areas where teachers benefit from additional training.but quality of teachers poor

Yahya Afridi wants to heal the debilitating divisions in the superior judiciary bequeathed by Qazi Faez Isa

Parents' refusal to administer the poliovirus vaccine to their children remains a major challenge

Lahore's AQI hit 707, making it the world's most polluted city as crop burning and emissions fuel the smog crisis.

Israel halts services at Gaza's last hospital post-raid, showcasing blatant human rights violation and global inaction

Political instability deepens in Pakistan as Speaker Ayaz Sadiq defies Supreme Court orders, escalating tensions.

Global emissions hit a record high, risking 3.1°C warming and jeopardizing climate stability, as nations falter.

Racism against Muslims and Jews in Europe surges amid rising xenophobia linked to geopolitical tensions.

Pakistan ranks third-worst in law and order, highlighting a critical need for judicial and security reforms.

Shan Masood leads Team Pakistan to a historic Test series win against England, ending a long drought since 2021.

Pakistan's cities are in a livability crisis, grappling with congestion, pollution, and inadequate services.

Recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran mark a dangerous escalation, risking broader conflict and urging diplomatic issues.

Breast cancer affects 1 in 9 women in Pakistan; awareness and early detection are urgently needed to save lives.

Pakistan Stock Exchange surpasses 90,000, marking a record surge but caution remains essential for investors.

Qazi Faez Isa's tenure as Chief Justice highlights controversy and a divided judiciary in Pakistan.

Pakistan's leopards face extinction due to poaching, habitat loss, and insufficient conservation efforts and penalties