Editorial

Many workers have been stranded in the country just because their sponsor would refuse to stamp their exit visas

The average income in Pakistan is likely somewhere between Rs220,000 and Rs300,000 per year

This game of cornering essential commodities, artificial shortages and high prices are not difficult to perceive

It will be pretty challenging for the authorities to get the prescribed SOPs implemented by the people

England and South Africa are also considering cricket tours to the country

Many lives before would have been saved had they been provided with means to protect themselves from poisonous gases

The change proves beyond any doubt that India has no intention of following the will of the Kashmiri people

The irony is that Trump himself is being investigated for tax fraud

While still in its adolescent stage, the initiative needs to be made multi-dimensional

We all should realise that we are in a cauldron of enmity; there is no room for complacency

Such a gigantic project runs the risk of turning into a white elephant

People in Muslim countries are already putting their money where their mouth is — boycotts of French food products

Politicians from opposition parties ignored intelligence warning like people ignore death warning on cigarette packet

The authorities are required to come up with a comprehensive programme to manage vehicular emissions

Employment or education, the gender gap persists in Pakistan for a variety of deeply entrenched reasons

The truth is that the government and concerned authorities have failed to learn a single thing from the first wave

Gadap Town is situated in Malir district where schools and hospitals are poorly funded and poorly managed

All sides must realise that this pandemic is perhaps the only semblance of an equal opportunity organism

Pakistan has been seized with meeting the FATF requirements for more than two years

Court rules a case will be registered against the concerned municipal officer on every dog bite

Most govt projects aimed at improving civic facilities are never completed on the schedule announced at launch

US director of national intelligence accuse Iran and Russia less than two weeks ahead of the polls

Vatican policy will likely be modified soon to accommodate Francis’ views

The greatest good of medicine is health

While gradual recovery is seen on the economic front this recovery may not continue beyond a limited period

WWF report presents a grim picture of marine pollution, including the massive destruction caused by ghost gear

It is not surprising that an illegitimate regime is taking illegal actions against citizens that dare to speak up

There is need to restore the dignity of the police and lift their morale — no matter whatever it takes

It is pretty discouraging for efficient female workforce to be working like daily-wage earners for years and years

Unfortunately, implementation of rationality seems to be light years away

Hekmatyar may be able to convince the Taliban to take a step back

Karachi has become synonymous with garbage heaps, overflowing gutters, total lack of public transport, water shortage

This scheme would allow Pakistan to ensure some of its labour force can find gainful employment in the European nation

Part of the problem here is that about 90% of online sales are still done using the cash on delivery model

The lack of legal documents issued by the state is causing problems to the community members

Government needs to realise that planting a billion trees at random, without a proper goal in mind, is utterly useless

Senate polls have often attracted accusations of horse-trading, lack of transparency continues to cast a dark shadow

The brutal act triggers a national outrage with a section of the public and some lawmakers calling for public hangings

The government will have to take concrete steps to control price hike and lower the utilities prices

Pakistan has great potential to attract tourists both from within the country and abroad

It is high time for Pakistan to build a bulletproof case to call out Indian involvement

If this situation persists, K-P would soon be shorn of forests and trees putting a stop to rainfall and snowfall

Far too many public servants forget that their base pay, whatever they think of the amount, is meant to be earned

The fiscal tightening happened at the cost of economic growth which simply means loss of jobs, additional tax burden

Combining the two full-time roles in one person was not a wise decision

Residents of Badin claim people are hunting birds without any hindrance as officials ignore the illegal activity

India has shown little interest in talking to Pakistan since the Narendra Modi regime came to power in 2014

Traffickers charge Rs400,000 per person for Iran and Turkey and Rs1 million for Greece

Given the lax attitude of the public, one can assume a general violation in commercial and industrial units

Women have a right to feel safe anywhere and at any time of day