Editorial

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

A recent report highlights over 4,000 cases of violence against children in Punjab in the first half of 2025

Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi bids farewell to a remarkable career, leaving a legacy elevating Pakistan’s presence in the sport

Concerns over fairness, voter trust, alleged rigging raise doubts about the integrity of PMLN's win, electoral process

Despite the urgency at COP30, the summit faltered, failing to commit to phasing out fossil fuels

Punjab’s privatisation of schools risks widening class divides, hindering access to education, social mobility

Global inequality reaches a new high as billionaires grow richer and poor nations struggle

CCP moves against private schools for forcing parents to buy expensive branded supplies

Without urgent road repairs, public transport projects risk being reduced to political optics rather than solutions

Tens of thousands of incidents are reported each year and around a dozen types of snakes are poisonous

Commercial establishments, even those that pose serious danger, continue to operate in residential neighbourhoods

It is a foregone conclusion that trade and terrorism cannot go hand in hand

The PTI is in a pushback mode as it is pushed to the wall

Upcoming review of Pakistan's GSP+ status by European Union marks a stressful moment for the country

New report should serve as a grim wake-up call for authorities in Punjab.

Global lender says corruption is “persistent and corrosive,” costing Pakistan growth

Authority projects 22–26% higher rainfall, urges provinces to act on early warnings to prevent displacement, losses

Experts warn Karachi’s infrastructure, services, safety are already stretched beyond capacity

A critique of Kabul’s tilt towards New Delhi, its strain on regional security, trade cooperation, ties

Dog bite cases keep rising as poor sterilisation, bad waste disposal, bad catching fuel Pakistan’s stray dog crisis

Saudi's affirmation of Palestinian statehood is a recalibration of their influence

A new report shows deep gaps in housing, health, education in Balochistan, K-P, underscoring governance failures

Pakistan backs the UNSC resolution on Gaza to halt violence, stressing that peace needs ending occupation

Karachi’s water tanker networks siphon supply through illegal hydrants, worsening shortages, driving up household cost

PPP has taken control in AJK after a no-confidence vote, raising questions over timing, governance ahead of elections

Sheikh Hasina’s conviction for the 2024 crackdown has added pressure to Bangladesh’s already fragile political climate

At least 15 children have tested positive in Karachi, prompting scrutiny of safety lapses at Valika Hospital

Court report finds severe neglect at Karachi Zoo, exposing poor veterinary care, weak management, harmful conditions

Bihar elections yet another sign that India's democratic fabric is under visible strain

Pakistan's win against Sri Lanka shows a return to form

The history of worn-out and neglected multi-storey buildings in this city is tragic

Pakistan's standing, 27 out of 100 in Freedom House's Net 2025 report, should be viewed through wider global lens

Though opposition parties lack a clear-cut agenda, they have enough on their sleeves to solicit response from streets

Four suspects arrested in Islamabad Judicial Complex blast, raising concerns over intelligence, Afghan ties

For nearly two decades, the country pulled millions out of deprivation, but now we are moving backwards

Climate Risk Index 2026 ranks us 15th among the countries most affected by extreme weather events

Resignations of two Supreme Court judges deepen debate on 27th amendment

South Asia’s climate risks grow as SAARC remains dormant since 2016

Despite Tuesday's terror attacks, the Sri Lankan cricket team have chosen to stay for first ODI

Amendment shakes Pakistan’s Constitution, bringing the judiciary under executive control, altering military structure

Taliban’s sheltering of terrorists undermines peace efforts, with regional players like China, Russia voicing concerns