Editorial

Afghan clerics denounce cross-border militancy, Taliban commitment remains uncertain

Mental health issues in Pakistan, driven by stigma, demand urgent collective action

Pakistan–US ties reset, pairing defence upgrades with mineral, tech, trade cooperation to rebalance power

Australia bans under-16s on social media, experts warn blanket bans may be ineffective

Ex-ISI chief's conviction marks significant step in military's accountability process

Over 80% of Pakistan lacks access to safe water, severe scarcity infrastructure failures threaten public health

Female reporters in Pakistan's newsrooms plummet to 4%, sidelining their perspectives in national narratives

Crackdown on PTI sit-in escalates tensions, dialogue the only way forward for Pakistan’s stability

Murtuza Wahab announces fund for streetlight and manhole cover repairs, skepticism remains over real change

IMF approves $1.3 billion for Pakistan, easing pressure, highlighting need for real structural reforms

Trump’s new National Security Strategy shifts foreign policy towards neutrality, focuses on national interests

Urban flooding fuels dengue, unreliable low-cost labs now the deadliest threat to Karachi’s sick

All milk samples collected from Karachi are deemed unfit for human consumption

Our economy is in the woods

For decades, the Muslim world has been criticised for its fractured response to the Palestinian question, but no more

US weapons left in Afghanistan are now fueling TTP violence

Pakistan’s soaring administrative costs expose hollow claims of spending cuts

Only 450 of 3,500 staff have their credentials verified at Dow University of Health Sciences

Some 137 militants were killed in K-P and 58 in the tribal belt

Clash of narratives is quite unnerving and surely deteriorating social harmony

Sindh’s premarital counselling bill could save lives, curb misinformation if implemented responsibly

Fraud is real, but UK curbs risk punishing genuine Pakistani students instead of targeting offenders

Unified command under Munir marks progress, yet bureaucratic delays highlight lingering civil-military disconnect

Recent child manhole death, another reminder of Karachi's failure in providing basic safety

With SAARC inactive, Pakistan urges a new South Asian bloc free of power struggles and dead ends

Punjab brings back Basant under tight safety rules after years of fatal kite-string accidents

Fear of consequence must exist

151 countries voted in favour with 11 abstaining and 11 voting against the resolution

It can investigate violations, inspect police stations, jails, challenge hate speech

That Afghanistan is the epicenter of terrorism is now an uncontested proposition

Unanimous passage of Hazara province vote marks longstanding victory for the people from the area

The recent data on HIV in Pakistan makes for a deeply troubling wake-up call

Pakistan may join the UN-mandated Gaza stabilisation force but will only protect civilians, not enforce disarmament

The November 23 bye-elections saw just 23% turnout, recurring procedural lapses despite largely peaceful polling

IMF report flags Pakistan’s governance failings, analysts warn growth targets will slip without deeper reforms

Increased apprehensions over the safety of former PM after opposition denied audience with Khan

Pakistan sealed the tri-nation T20 series in Rawalpindi, a major boost ahead of the 2025 ICC T20 World Cup

Pakistan's healthcare infrastructure is haemorrhaging under the weight of a 3.6 fertility rate

Pakistan has spent years nurturing its local mobile manufacturing sector

The bickering political atmosphere does not bode well for the government too

Fatal attack by a newly naturalised Afghan citizen has led President Trump to pause immigration, order stricter checks

Why are passengers with valid visas and work permits being offloaded from flights?

In a landmark move, Karachi has launched its first dedicated ambulance lane on Mansfield Street in Saddar

Iran’s “unconditional support” gives Pakistan a rare diplomatic opening as border security challenges intensify

Pakistan’s central bank warns stabilisation model collapsing, urging reforms to shift the economy toward real growth

A UN report warns Karachi faces extreme urban heat risks, exposing vulnerable citizens to worsening climate threats

The surge is particularly baffling as it comes in the middle of sugarcane crushing season

A national tracking system is recommended to ensure every diagnosed patient completes their months-long regimen

A new Labour Force survey has revealed that more than a million degree-holders are out of job

UN accuses the Hindutva regime of genocide, extra-judicial actions after the 2025 Pahalgam attack