TODAY’S PAPER | December 03, 2025 | EPAPER

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  • Taliban's trajectory

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

  • Hazara province vote

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

  • HIV trend

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

  • Boots in Gaza

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

  • Hollow victory

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

  • Rhetoric beyond reform

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

  • Mounting concerns

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

  • Peaking at the right time

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

  • Population surge

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

  • Taxing cellphones

    Pakistan has spent years nurturing its local mobile manufacturing sector

  • Opposition's due space

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

  • The immigrants' moment

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

  • Arbitrary offloading

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

  • Ambulance lanes

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

  • Iran's 'blank cheque'

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

  • Economic dilemma

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

  • Climate change and Karachi

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

  • New sugar crisis

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

  • TB burden

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

  • Unemployment curse

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

  • India's HR violations

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

  • Plight of children

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

  • End of an era

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

  • The one-way ballot

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

  • COP30: unkept promises

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

  • Privatising education

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

  • Tackling global inequality

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

  • Schools or brands

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

  • Fancy buses on potholes

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

  • Wasteful billions

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

  • Faisalabad factory blast

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

  • Behave or perish

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

  • Rising political heat

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

  • Trade with EU

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

  • Gender violence crisis

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

  • Corruption dilemma

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

  • Preparing for floods

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

  • Larger and denser

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

  • Kabul's myopia

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

  • Dog bite menace

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

  • Ties with Israel

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

  • Vulnerability index

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

  • Steadfast for Palestine

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

  • Karachi's water woes

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

  • Change of guard in AJK

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

  • Guilty in exile

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

  • HIV outbreak

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

  • Torturous zoo

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

  • BJP's victory

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

  • Back in form

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