Editorial

Initiative aims to address existing deficiencies and elevate Ziarat to the standards of renowned tourist spots

Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur had been visibly active with provincial autonomy, and this budget is a case in point

Government must prioritise women’s rights by ensuring NCSW is fully operational and capable of fulfilling its mandate

Religious bigotry, often rooted in ignorance and misconceptions, poses a significant challenge to societal harmony

Commitment of $10 billion to Pakistan from the UAE comes at critical juncture

PCB announces 15-member Pakistan squad for the ICC T20 World Cup

AI Act is poised to set global benchmark for regulation of technology that is rapidly becoming integral daily life

More than two millions Gazans are on the verge of extermination

Diplomatic channels can also be utilised in Kyrgyzstan to retrieve official educational progress

He even made the ludicrous and cruel ‘Rwanda policy’ — deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing

Investment ratio dipped to an all-time low during to mere 13.1% of the size of the economy

Exacerbation caused by climate change has increased heat frequency and intensity, leading to tragic loss of life

Despite being Pakistan’s economic hub, Karachi is grappling with infrastructural challenges

The bloodshed in Gaza for the last seven months has impacted public opinion

The burden of the circular debt cannot be solely attributed to the caretaker government

The lack of enthusiasm among once-loyal BJP voters is not just a political trend, but a reflection of deeper concerns

The anti-rabies vaccine remains unavailable even in some of the major government hospitals

It cannot be ignored that net metering has been a game-changer for Pakistan’s energy sector

The manner in which the Defamation Bill, 2024 was bulldozed on the floor is highly disturbing

Responsibility for ensuring safety of public infrastructure lies with relevant authorities and utility companies

Natural factors like heat and wind are significant, but the broader issue of climate change cannot be ignored

The air crash needs to be probed to ascertain what went wrong

According to WWF-Pakistan, crocodile population has seen a significant drop of 30% to 35% over the past two decades

Past endeavours have shown, good intentions alone are not enough to effect real change

No amount of diplomacy and muscle-flexing on the military front is bearing out an understanding

New dengue vaccine

Climate anomalies

Violence in Bishkek

Contentious law grants expedited citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan

Country’s debt has soared by around Rs12 billion to post a composite figure of Rs81 trillion in this fiscal year

CPEC upgradation

Fuel price relief

Recognition for degrees

Pakistan, the only country that has yet to announce its squad for the World Cup

The erosion of trust and potential long-term psychological damage cannot be overstated

China’s 12-point policy on addressing the Ukrainian imbroglio is a source of strength to Russia

The incursion has drawn condemnation from the global community, which demands an immediate cessation of hostilities

Questions over legality of several recent party decisions have already angered several longstanding members of party

A stay order from the SC has also put in uncertainty the legality of Senators elected on the manufactured majority

The demands range from concern over rising prices, and from undue taxes to subsidies on wheat and electricity

There has to be a committee for each ministry of the government mandated

Critics can fairly question whether this new party can actually make an electoral splash

The momentum achieved at Azlan Shah Cup must not be squandered

But the journey towards resilience does not end with the establishment of an authority

This is tantamount to an SOS to government to do something out of box, if it wants to see economic stabilisation

Inefficiency in lawmaking

Battle against polio

Half-hearted gesture

Bureaucratic red tape, political interference and nepotism undermine efforts to improve accountability & transparency

The country appears increasingly likely to fall short of the annual harvesting target of 10 million bales of cotton