Editorial

The state needs to do more than just pay lip service to ensure women’s safety and freedom

Fears are that coal mining and coal-based operations are harming drinking water

Systematic and targeted attacks in major cities have been reignited since the outlawed TTP called off their ceasefire

There is no evidence suggesting minority groups made up a disproportionately high number of sexual abusers

The formal reopening of Khunjerab pass after a hiatus of almost three years, due to pandemic concerns, is a good omen

The guarantors of public safety must protect the citizens and uphold law and order

The latest interest rate increase by the State Bank is at least partially in response to the 35% inflation

Finland’s joining of NATO will soon prove to be an act of brinkmanship

Directives of the CPO and the IGP are a timely response to revive the police force’s image and restore public trust

The closure of cellphone manufacturing plants will significantly impact the socio-economic landscape of the country

The government’s capability to sustain the total public debt is growing weaker and weaker

Uncovered manholes have become a death sentence for pedestrians and motorcyclists across the country

Lack of implementation of labour laws is a significant challenge that must be addressed

We have a court that is more visibly — or at least publicly — divided than any other in our history

The appalling living conditions of the animals at Karachi Zoo are leading to their deteriorating health and well-being

Tareen is reportedly working on creating a ‘new’ PTI to help break up the main Imran Khan-led party’s support base

Over 12 people, majority older women, died in a stampede in their earnest hope and endeavour to collect alms

The safety and security of citizens must be the top priority

Donald Trump has etched his name in the history books as the first former US president to be indicted

The dissent over suo motu by other judges, and their gradual disassociation from the bench, poses serious questions

Possible water shortages are one of the most significant concerns in the aftermath of the floods in Pakistan

Civil discourse, it seems, is beyond all of our political leadership

What is needed is to scale down the volatility of political activism, and see reason in the spirit of the constitution

The framework aims to tackle climate change and promote environmental sustainability

Democracy is all about co-existence, and not about muscling your rival out of existence

The legislation to take out the discretionary powers will surely be contested

It was Pakistan’s batting that was chiefly responsible for the defeats in the first two games of the series

It also shows how allowing immigrants to participate in the system helps grow the system

Thus, the note of dissent rests in its case

Like most populists, Trump wants his supporters to pay for his crimes

Shortage of critical medicine affects patients relying on a consistent supply of medication to manage their conditions

Islamabad has to make a fair and credible choice of whether to attend the US sponsored 'Democracy Summit'

Imran pinned hopes on overseas Pakistanis to attract investment and highlighted the true potential of the economy

Pakistan is among the most water-stressed countries in the world, with rapidly declining water availability per capita

The government has taken steps that hint at its diminishing interest in clinching a staff-level agreement with the IMF

Every few days, stories emerge about the rights of citizens being trampled by encroachers and land grabbers

Unorganised distribution of bags of flour in parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa resulted in stampedes

Islamabad sending its military officials to India signifies farsightedness

The sale of infectious waste by PIMS employees is a violation of the law and poses a significant risk to public health

Surnames are not a protected class, and there is no such thing as a 'Modi community'

The commission should have an unbiased approach and professionally get down to the job without giving in to pressure

Pakistan heavily relies on coal, with over 40% of its power generation coming from coal-fired plants

The ECP's decision to postpone the Punjab Assembly election has put the ball in the Supreme Court’s dock

Officials must ponder over the outcome of such initiatives and who the beneficiaries

Over 10 million flood victims still lack access to clean drinking water

The summit meeting of Russian and Chinese leaders over Ukraine has sent shivers down the spine in the West

Amritpal’s surging popularity has some experts concerned about a return to the 1980s Sikh militancy era

This impasse is in need of being broken, and congeniality restored

The illegal manufacturing and sale of different forms of chewing tobacco has an adverse effect on health

Loss-making SOEs have borrowed a record Rs142 billion already this year