Opinion

Lahore's smog crisis reflects deep systemic issues, requiring long-term, concrete actions to restore.

Financial markets and forex reserves are deeply interconnected, influencing a nation's economic stability and growth.

Over the last few years, Pakistan has made significant strides in integrating Islamic banking

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The notorious PMCs is Russia's Wagner Group operations exemplify the multifaceted role of modern mercenaries

Baloch insurgency employs sophisticated tactics with an equal focus on indoctrination and political agitation

In Pakistan, there is no realisation that political independence remains compromised without economic sufficiency.

While some may argue that something is better than nothing, this is not merely a matter of economic need.

The STEAM Education Exhibition in Sindh empowers students to innovate, collaborate, and address global challenges.

Lying and deception erode Pakistan's moral fabric, challenging its ethical integrity and societal trust.

Questioning predictions: Are analysts truly in control or are they just as uncertain as the rest of us?

Tensions rise in Bangladesh over ISKCON leader's arrest, fueling communal discord and India-Bangladesh ties.

DHA Karachi has taken concrete steps to facilitate people with disabilities

November 2024 exposed the raw realities of G20, COP29, and ICC, shaking the foundations of Western-led institutions.

Child workers in Pakistan face abuse, exploitation, and neglect. Stricter laws and action are essential.

People-pleasing harms self-worth and growth; breaking free requires setting boundaries and authenticity.

Trump's second term promises dramatic changes in US trade policy, including tariffs and reshaping global relations.

Joint efforts have expanded prevention sites from 16 to 53 across 19 cities, benefiting over 312,000 people in 2024.

Pakistan's justice system needs reforms: local courts, digital platforms, and blockchain to restore trust.

Democracy in Pakistan has failed its people, leaving them in poverty and oppression under elite control.

Silence in the face of oppression perpetuates injustice. Identifying complicity is crucial for change.

UFOs may be more than conspiracy theories, with credible reports suggesting alien encounters.

Pakistan must shift focus from traditional security to address climate, economic, and social challenges.

EU's tariffs on Chinese EVs risk undermining climate goals and could ignite a trade war, hindering green tech progress

Humanity faces multiple existential crises, from AI-driven job loss to climate change.

Pakistan faces multiple internal conflicts, from ethnic wars to governance failure.

Begging in Pakistan costs $42 billion annually, reinforcing dependency; thoughtful charity can promote self-reliance.

The Nobel Prize for Economics was awarded to Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson for their work on institutions.

The Quran presents Adam’s creation as a divine, miraculous act, not an evolution from simpler life forms.

Abrar Hassan’s journey across Central Asia and Afghanistan highlights water conservation and the challenge in Pakistan

A shout-out to Nusra Latif Qureshi for her monograph show "Birds in Far Pavilions" at the Art Gallery.

PTI’s reliance on street protests undermines democracy, accountability, and national stability in Pakistan.

The path to peace in Kurram requires state action, community trust, and long-term, inclusive strategies.

Against all odds, I race toward inclusivity, embracing resilience, and claiming my right to equality.

As soon as a disease or an epidemic surges in Pakistan, its curative agent either becomes unavailable or unaffordable

According to UN, inclusion of women in green economy will lead to better outcomes

Successive Pakistani governments leaning on IMF and Arab countries for economic assistance has become the norm

Domestically, Trump could cause chaos, dislocation and disruption on an unprecedented scale.

Pakistan's decline since the 1970s is linked to compromised merit, corruption, and poor governance.

The debate over natural resource distribution in Pakistan highlights constitutional challenges.

Tribalism, populism, and rising inequality threaten modernity, democracy, and shared prosperity in America.

The HIV outbreak at Nishtar Hospital highlights severe negligence and the need for fundamental healthcare reform.

Smog in Lahore highlights the urgent need for global climate finance and local adaptation to combat rising temperature

China's growing influence in South America signals a shift in global power, challenging U.S. dominance.

Advances in aging research promise longer, healthier lives, but global collaboration.

Digital pollution is a growing concern, with the internet contributing to global emissions.

Emotional intelligence enhances relationships and success by fostering self-awareness, and empathy.

Identity politics is dead; the Left must refocus on economic inequality and working-class empowerment.

Will Pakistan embrace democracy or slip into totalitarianism? The youth must lead the way towards progress.

AI's rapid rise offers great promise but also grave risks. Experts warn of potential dangers, urging safeguards.