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Kech suicide attack
The latest suicide attack in Balochistan highlights the ongoing terror nexus.
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G-B's tourism potential
Gilgit-Baltistan ranks among CNN Travel's top 25 destinations for 2025, offering stunning mountain views and climbing.
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Tackling terror
PM Shehbaz Sharif's Apex Committee meeting stresses zero tolerance on terrorism amid 2024 surge in violence.
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Mini-Marshall Plan!
The proposed $20 billion World Bank funding for Pakistan aims to improve health, education, and climate over 10 years.
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Poor UHC coverage
Only half of Pakistan has universal healthcare access, with significant regional disparities impacting citizens.
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Mending ties
Ishaq Dar's upcoming visit to Dhaka signals a thaw in Pakistan-Bangladesh ties.
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From plight to flight
The Uraan Pakistan plan aims for 5% growth and $60B exports, but political instability clouds success.
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Exterminating Gaza
Gaza faces a staggering population decline, with 100,000 lost lives and a humanitarian crisis amid ongoing conflict.
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Pension reforms — finally
Pakistan implements sweeping pension reforms to reduce the Rs1 trillion pension bill, easing fiscal pressure.
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14-point truce
Kurram district signs peace deal after weeks of bloodshed, but questions remain on its lasting effectiveness.
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Measles outbreak
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection but is also very much preventable.
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Consensus for economy's sake
Pakistan’s economy faces a boom-bust cycle; Finance Minister calls for export-led growth and unity.
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Madrassa bill
The madrassa bill becomes law after a long delay.
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A band aid?
Lahore installs Pakistan's first smog tower.
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Caught in the crossfire
In 2024, nearly 473 million children live in conflict zones, facing displacement, violence, and loss of education.
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Parachinar deadlock
Peace efforts in Parachinar face setbacks as tribal elders remain absent.
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A clean act
Team Pakistan peaks ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, with a historic 3-0 clean sweep over South Africa.
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Kurram in distress
Kurram District faces a worsening humanitarian crisis, with Parachinar cut off for over two months.
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Talks start
A thaw between PTI and the government seems promising, with talks set to resume on January 2.
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Rising tide of migration
28,000 Pakistanis sought asylum in the EU, highlighting a governance crisis and the need for systemic reform.
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Empowering the youth
Shehbaz's youth empowerment falls short, with laptop schemes and freelancing failing to boost Pakistan's economy.
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Exam surveillance
CCTV surveillance in exams addresses symptoms, not the root causes of cheating in Pakistan's education system.
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Child beggary
Punjab proposes 10-year jail term for forcing minors to beg, aiming to protect children from exploitation.
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Vacant PAC chair
The PAC chairman’s vacancy raises concerns over Pakistan’s commitment to transparency and government accountability.
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Military verdicts
Sentencing of May 9 riot accused now with civilian courts, marking a shift towards justice and healing.
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Fire hazard
Karachi's fire safety remains a concern, with 3,000 incidents this year and poor enforcement of safety regulations.
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Fragile Kurram
KPK committee decides to dismantle private bunkers in Kurram, aiming for peace amid ongoing sectarian conflict.
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Reset with Dhaka
Bangladesh and Pakistan seek reconciliation, with Dr Yunus and PM Sharif pushing for stronger ties post-1971.
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Gaza's ethnic cleansing
MSF reports clear signs of ethnic cleansing in Gaza.
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Squeezing non-filers
The government's new restrictions on non-filers spark debate.