Editorial

Mental images often provide us with what we think we know about the world

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

When it comes to experiencing various types of trauma, children in Pakistan might be in the lead

In his latest statement, Burney has admitted to the crime but tried to defend himself

Pakistan has about 195 million Muslims or 12 per cent of total in the world that subscribe to the Islamic faith

Muslim leaders may publicly condemn the US and its policies but privately help it advance its interests

Marginalised communities number in the tens or even hundreds in the country

It has suffered decades of neglect, infrastructure is ramshackle or absent and governance

With a widening trade deficit, Pakistan is set to see a weaker rupee in the coming days

That Lahore needs OLMT is in no doubt whatsoever

We urge the ECP to make haste — there is an election on the horizon

There is still much to be desired before Pakistan can gain the status of being polio-free

Politics of Pakistan are devoid of anything resembling an ethical or moral framework

Risks attached to the military use of drones escalate by the day

Pakistanis are familiar with Aga Khan given the large number of social service institutions that bear his name

In Balochistan one out of two children appears to be affected by insufficient and unbalanced food in first two years

Our world is full of cultural distrust, misunderstands and biases

Sexual harassment is endemic in workplace whether that is a field of cotton or a brightly-lit modern office

Presidency of Donald Trump has been beset by controversy from the outset

Pakistan has suffered an absolute decline in exports for three years in a row since 2014-15

Inclusion of all segments of people in its society is a hallmark of a strong democratic country

Pakistan doesn’t need to go on a confrontational mode with the US but to strike a delicate balance

Whether any of those named and shamed will ever be held accountable is at best doubtful

The daredevil attitude of motorists goes unchecked as no stringent actions are taken by the authorities

The death of Saleh was quickly claimed by the Houthi rebels, who will see it as a considerable victory

It is now being reported that China has temporarily halted the funding of several projects

The Sunday morning incident is reminiscent of Shahzaib’s murder case as it not only deals with murder led by rage

This government suffers from Goldfish Syndrome

America has the capacity to strike using drones anywhere in the country

Going forward, factories near heritage sites should be kept under heavy check with strict caps on production

There is no proper procedure in place for the verification of academic qualifications

Poor in the county are vulnerable to debilitating mental health conditions owing to their lack of understanding

Entitlement to illegal land is a prevalent problem in Karachi

Pre-electoral game of ring-o’-roses is now well underway

We mourn the dead, but the butchers will be back

For decades, the US has anointed itself as global guardian of human rights

Education is a double-edged sword which plays a vital part in the fabric of any society

We live in a world where access to information is rampant, yet public opinions have become increasingly polarised

There are currently around 133,529 people in Pakistan who have HIV

China warned that it was going to take ‘necessary measures’ in order to protect its business interest in the US

Management of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is a constant source of difficulty

Final departure of Ishaq Dar has done more good than harm to the economy

Pakistan suffers from an ever-extending range of self-inflicted wounds

Undoubtedly, air pollution is one of Pakistan’s major environmental concerns at the moment

Even before the visits can take place ‘the tone of their visit’ is being set by General John W Nicholsons

That was the week where nothing, nothing whatsoever in any way shape or form, happened in Pakistan

A Jirga in Orangi Town sentenced them to death for marrying of their free will

Voter gap between male and female voters continues to grow

Story of Rohingyas is a tale that is not easy to narrate; it echoes horrors of rape, extreme violence and murder

Islamabad is once again abuzz with rumours about the formation of a government of technocrats