Editorial

Baqir did not mention whose pockets money went into; increasing poverty rate suggests it was not poor, middle class

Since 1948, India has retained IIOJK by heavy military presence and a flagrant abuse of Kashmiris’ human rights

The good point is that Pakistan is complying, and has every intention to come out of the woods

Smog has killed more than 70,000 people in the recent past in Pakistan

The new ambassador — Donald Blome — has extensive experience in the Middle East and Central Asia

Karachi, with a populace of around 25 million has for long been a victim of ad hocism, coupled with lawlessness

High incidence of cancer in Pakistan, deaths from it are due to lack of awareness about prevention and treatment

Under international law, military vessels cannot intrude in another country’s waters without prior permission

In the given situation, it is understandable that all applications might not be entertained

The new NADRA rule provides the space for women to continue using their maiden name even after marriage

For the first time in history, the minimum price of all four petroleum products has crossed the denominator of Rs100.

There are 7.5 million registered income taxpayers in Pakistan which has a population of 220 million

Authorities must understand that climate change is a global phenomenon and that its impact will not be instant

Dr Noam Chomsky had critically noted how Pakistan had moved away from science ever since Dr Abdus Salam

According to statistics, more than 22,000 women have been raped or gang-raped over the past six years in the country

PM’s desire to ameliorate the lot of the common man is undoubted; what ails is its implementation across the board

GSP-Plus is a mutually rewarding initiative, and EU should buoy Pakistan up with an open heart

The incumbent government must ramp up efforts and bring about a tech revolution

It is unfortunate that world powers continue to turn a blind eye to such threatening statements from India’s leaders

Children, like adult citizens, have their rights guaranteed in the Constitution

There is nothing wrong in willful conversions, but it shouldn’t be under coercion

The plight of Afghans or the countries that may soon have to host them appears to have little impact on the US

Malnutrition has increased due to lack of work caused by Covid-induced lockdowns

Under new SBP regulations, biometric verification is necessary for those purchasing more than 500 dollars

IMF’s other solutions may also hit hurdles as several countries focus on tribalism rather than the greater good

Pakistan is among 10 countries of the world most vulnerable to consequences of global warming-induced climate change

The best way to help Afghanistan is through a policy of engagement

Assuming all opposition members vote against him, just three defectors from ruling coalition could bring down the govt

Blame lies soley on negligent authorities who have failed at maintaining efficient screening and testing mechanism

Vaccine-derived poliovirus remains a problem, with eight cases reported this year, down from 135 last year

Political farsightedness demands that the sitting government should complete its tenure

The more the earth dehydrates, as a result of global warming, the more barren it will become — unable to sustain life

Dr Khan’s rise to prominence was dramatic and has a fairytale signature

Doctors have frequently found it convenient to arm-twist the government into conceding their demands

Acquisition of more effective US weapons has become necessary to deal with better-equipped terrorists and criminals

Bloodiest assault since coalition forces decamped should prompt Taliban leadership to make a checklist of priorities

PCB chief claims that New Zealand Cricket is rescheduling the tour that was cancelled

Experts are of the opinion that the coronavirus pandemic can be controlled by vaccinating 70-90% of the population

Gen Faiz's new posting makes him a potential contender to lead the army after COAS Bajwa’s extension ends

Health authorities in Third World countries confronted with issue of funding for the vaccine

This is an utterly misinterpreted impression as well as fudging of figures to paint CPEC in bad light

Unfortunately, as important and accurate as Imran’s speech was, the timing could not have been worse

The cameras are connected to a control room at the Central Police Office where 24/7 monitoring is carried out

Why is the government shying behind exigencies, and what prevents it from having a word with the opposition leader?

Worst is the situation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, where there are 40,000 thalassaemia patients, but only one hospital

Irrespective of its lucrative incentives, largesse of the govt, all it needs is stringent, transparent implementation

Staff at the Facebook-owned platforms later said that even internal communications and networks were affected

The bomb went off at a condolence gathering for the mother of Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid

There is a long history of public figures using offshore companies and accounts to collect illegal income

The fact that around 40% of educated women are currently unemployed clearly shows patriarchal nature of our systems