Editorial

Only three cases of type 1 polio have been reported in the world: one each in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Malawi

This is for the third time that the assumption of conspiracy has been shunned, as apart from two NSC meetings

This incident has once again increased the sense of fear and insecurity about newborns’ safety in hospitals

What is required is a thorough probe, disclosure of contents received by successive govts and what their fate was

The biggest challenge that the incumbent government faces is to put an ailing economy back on rails

Lives lost and houses destroyed mark the inefficiency of the relevant fire brigade units

Concerted efforts are required to ensure that commodities are actually available at the reduced prices

The AJK legislators belonging to the PTI tabled a no-confidence motion against Niazi who was blamed for incompetence

PM had said the electricity shortage could be overcome by relying more on the production of hydropower

The punishments, which can be appealed, are a welcome development in the harrowing case of mob violence

Synergies should be channelised on a nationalist agenda rather than on witch-hunting

Afghanistan is at a crisscross, and it couldn’t afford to blink

Almost every PM has started his term with a promise to try and improve ties, few have been able to move the needle

The decline in the growth rate projection was attributed to high inflation and the related ineffective policy measures

Of course, considering the patchwork nature of the ruling coalition, the odds are still in Imran’s favour

Ramiz’s vision of transparency, knowledge of cricket and international exposure, makes him perfect for this job

The session of the provincial assembly was full of fireworks, without an iota of cultured behaviour from either side

Inclusion of trans-community in school curriculums will inform upcoming generations and make them more receptive

The rains in January and early start of summer in March have greatly helped in the expected bumper wheat crop

Let there be a new coherence in policies at the domestic and foreign levels, so that the hatchet could be buried

Unfortunately, treatment facilities in the country are lagging far behind the high incidence of the disease

This is not the first time that Karachiites have been promised due attention to a host of unresolved issues

Jokhio was found murdered at the legislators’ farmhouse in Karachi, since then on it has been a tale of hide and seek

The KMC manages a total of 39 cemeteries in the city, and now it has closed six of these for burials

Given the precarious state of the economy, it could also bear immediate dividends

Suspecting foul play and furthering vendetta at the cost of national harmony is literally in bad taste

The poor state of heritage sites in Pakistan has caused a disconnect among the people with our history and culture

The ECP is in need of buckling it up, shun the impression that is tilted towards either side of the political divide

Gas and petrol prices are on the rise all over the world mainly due to the Russia-Ukraine war

Unfortunately, while figures such as Saeed have been prosecuted, the networks they had set up remain a problem

The government should engage the opposition in an attempt to take it off the streets

For the third consecutive year, the Pakistani passport's value surpasses only Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan

Parliamentary unease took a toll on society and the adamant attitude of the outgoing dispensation left a bitter taste

The water shortage issue is attributable to both natural causes and bad governance

One wonders when officials will realise that educating and uplifting the masses is a better investment

Unbecoming delaying tactics on part of govt were tantamount to contempt of court, politically in a bad taste

The disruption of normal life has grave consequences for the whole society

Despite the rate hike, the SBP continues to revise inflation for the ongoing year upwards

Freedom of speech and expression are in need of being protected against such gimmicks of law

This mismanagement, coupled with the brothers’ authoritarian stylings, is the source of the crisis

The neutrality of armed forces and the judicial assertiveness have tilted the power fulcrum towards the legislature

There is need to ensure that cattle pens maintain cleanliness and adopt all safety measure

Are we in the Russian camp, or playing fiddle to the Chinese?

Incidents illustrate how deep anti-Muslim sentiment and fear of Hindutva terrorism run in Indian society

Captain Babar lead by example as the team pulled themselves together after a shaky first match defeat

Consumers pay the prices being asked for by sellers though with some murmur of protest

What is the way out? Pakistan is in need of astute economic management, which should be free from egoism

Just like other industries and sectors, Pakistani football too finds itself marred by dirty politics

The issue of child pornography and sexual exploitation has been rampant and the situation in Pakistan is no different

Most reports say PML-Q’s Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi demanded his sacking, accusing him of backing PML-N’s Hamza Shehbaz