Editorial

Justice Hilali’s promotion to SC marks a significant step forward in bridging the gender gap in Pakistan’s judiciary

The minister was apt as he emphasised the need for imaginative and multi-dimensional thinking

Imposing bans and levying fines do not effectively address the underlying problems faced by Pakistani farmers

Economic factors should not pardon India’s behaviour

US set a terrible precedent when former president Richard Nixon was pardoned by his successor Gerald Ford

Focus should specifically be made on stabilising the currency, above all else

The metropolitan is in tatters and is devoid of any civic sense

One major reason for the high youth unemployment rates is low levels of higher education attainment

Pakistan’s LNG imports actually fell almost 16% last year, largely due to the unaffordably high import price

Current financing gap of $2 billion and the exchange-rate policy need to be addressed on a war-footing basis

Local activists finally got the provincial government to follow up on providing children with access to education

Longer it takes to apprehend and prosecute those responsible, more difficult it becomes to gather evidence

On the diplomatic front, a lot of patch-work is required

18 years on, devastation from earthquake continues to add to affectees' woes with over 1,730 pending projects

'Strong and symbiotic' ties between Afghan Taliban, al-Qaeda and TTP: UN report

With two shipments of 50,000 metric tonnes at Karachi Port, Russian crude oil is officially part of Pak economy

The bill reflects the Sindh government’s commitment to addressing water management challenges

HECs plans to up HEIs budget by 5.5% falls short of crucial steps needed for improving education standards

Transparency, accountability and continuous improvement pivotal to healthcare sector development

Bleak times are ahead if reliance on informal sectors in budget is dictated by shortsighted political gains

The TAPI pipeline could significantly increase energy security in India and Pakistan

The new GDP target seems to be a mirage as the Economic Survey says that the economy has grown by a mere 0.3%

While IT is among the industries that have turned economies, the level of support being demanded is astounding

Balancing energy conservation with economic viability is crucial

Let the culprits be exposed and justice done

The government must acknowledge the need to implement comprehensive heat action plans

We cannot encourage tourism by presenting to tourists as a police state where the cops will also rob them

The role of the general public and contributing industries is equally vital

The improvement in ties has been a source of relief for almost every country in the region

If camp politics is any criterion, this neo-roadmap makes it obvious that India is in the American bloc

The adoption of state-of-the-art recognition technology showcases Pakistan’s commitment to technological advancement

Concrete offers or even inquiries have not been identified by government officials, any companies, or the media

It is high time US, China cobble together a broader understanding and work for the collective good of their allies

This can help mitigate the impact of future disasters and enhance preparedness

There is also the need to do away with some banking irritants to entice expats to rely more on legal channels

Commander Shahram Irani’s initiative must find appropriate response from proposed member states

This is because oranges — the most popular citrus fruit — only ripen on the branch

Meeting between Aafia Siddiqui and Fowzia Siddiqui holds immense emotional and symbolic value

This piece of solidarity is in need of being extended in the courtrooms, too

Killing stray dogs is both cruel and ineffective

It has become increasingly clear that the Afghans are willing to let the relationship with Pakistan deteriorate

This Akhand perception, these days, is an outcome of a rigid and divisive political ideology called Hindutva

While govt's actions are praiseworthy, it is essential to ensure a smooth transition in implementing these measures

Dollar rate — at least the official rate — has been consistent at around Rs285

Singapore moot is also a non-starter as Russia is not participating in it

Chlorine tablets or chemicals containing chlorine can be used to disinfect the water and kill all harmful bacteria

Inspector General of Police took notice of the event and sought action against the responsible officers

The point is where we will go from here

Water scarcity and pollution,uncontrolled hunting in wetlands, have emerged as key contributors to this decline

This is why many experts have already begun predicting an economic contraction this year