Editorial

IMF spokesperson Nathan Porter’s concerns must solicit some detailing from the powers-that-be

In schools and madrassas, corporal punishment has historically been employed as a disciplinary measure

Expensive petroleum products and high power and gas tariffs have hugely added to the cost of doing business

Instant response, nonetheless, from government that it is not interested in talks needs some serious reconsideration

Plastic bags choke storm and sewerage drains resulting in urban flooding during the monsoon season

Rebuilding trust and confidence in aviation industry requires a collective effort

Malik is a test case for people who propagate emancipation

Platforms, however, failed to take prompt and prudent action and the harmful content remains on the platforms

Exports have been declining all year

Pakistan’s geostrategic location makes it indispensable to have a special relationship with the economic power house

Several factors contribute to the increased vulnerability of Islamabad’s population to HIV

These attacks signal a fresh wave of violence against girls’ education

This means Pakistan will be flagged once again by the credit agencies, and its ratings will fall further

The project can perhaps, in the future, be a truly revolutionary method that transforms urban mobility in Pakistan

Gulzar’s conscience is in need of dissemination so Balochistan can reconcile to move forward in national integration

It is essential to draw upon global expertise to ensure the highest standards of care for animals

After all, for better or worse, the debt is not a federal or provincial problem, but a national one

India, the G20 president for the ongoing year, acted smartly by hoisting a tourism summit in the held Valley

Consequences, however, are not confined to the immediate region

Most women complained about blackmail, while men complained mostly about financial fraud

Numerical chessboard for the prestigious office is quite interesting

This decision should have been taken long ago, but better late than never

Situation necessitates an early deal with the IMF

Onus is on India to create conducive environment for talks which should be unconditional in essence

Moving forward requires a collaborative approach and the world community must step in immediately

Government is also disinclined to share its much-touted plan to clear the circular debt in the petroleum sector

There are lessons, nonetheless, for the PTI leadership in this faux pas situation

Initially, service will be available at Islamabad Airport but will be later extended to Lahore and Karachi airports

Addressing inflation requires a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach from the government

Jamaat has not been on the same page with many of its contemporaries for quite some time

Prolonged austerity could force some critical businesses to close shop

This proactive approach will not only deter corrupt practices but also instill confidence in litigants, general public

Pakistan and Iran must overcome geopolitical riddles to stay afloat

Pakistan faces a formidable challenge with diabetes, ranking among the countries with the highest number of cases

Report notes that so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies could be a game changer for Pakistan

Many, meanwhile, regard Erdogan as a strongman who has bolstered Turkey’s position in global affairs

PCB must stand firm and stop caving in to Indian demands, even if it means boycotting the World Cup

There are no two opinions as political parties across the board shun violence, are united in exterminating terrorism

The initiation of scientific forest management represents a marked shift from the outdated practices of the past

Election watchers are also considering how significant the result will be ahead of next year’s national elections

Throwing the state in agitation in no solution

Project comes at a time when Pakistan faces challenges in meeting its domestic cotton demand

Talks with the IMF would thus continue

President Xi Jinping leads from the front in making the difference felt on the global horizon

This episode of disruption should serve as a wake-up call for the government

This episode of disruption should serve as a wake-up call for the government

Politics, nonetheless, is in a troublesome zone

By 2025, Pakistan may witness a 50% decline in agriculture production if global temperatures rise by 3%

Recent history is proof that the country’s military actively ignores the rules of war and other safety protocols

The clock, nonetheless, seems to be ticking for the government