Editorial

Ten million children forced to work is a figure enough to jolt the conscience of those at the helm

Nawaz Sharif has flown abroad for medical treatment, but political point-scoring by the govt and PML-N continues

The change was not entirely unexpected

Most fires occur due to faulty wiring

At least one person has been killed and several others injured as police clashed with rioters

An operation against drug peddlers is underway to prevent the sale of ice, hashish, cocaine

In a bid to bring down flour prices, the govt must eliminate the 60 per cent duty on import of wheat

It is sickening to learn that some unscrupulous elements could stoop so low to play with the life of fellow citizens

All we have gotten from the govt so far are announcements of ambitious and rather impractical initiatives

Iraq’s survival can only be guaranteed if the regime pays attention to the voices on the streets

Sindh has been in the clutches of infectious diseases – both bacterial and viral

In Pakistan, education has faced a monumental neglect

What has resulted in satisfaction for the prime minister has been achieved merely by slowing down the economy

The recent tours not only delivered security from the top draw, but packed houses sent out a loud and clear message

Netanyahu appears to have forgotten that despite a Jewish identity Israel constitutionally remains a secular democracy

Governance should not be all sail and no anchor

PTI came into power with the idea of promoting merit but decisions like these raise questions about precept & practice

PTI supporters stayed put for over four months while the JUI-F protest ran out of fire in under two weeks

Development should not be centred only on those in power

The best and the easiest way out for the government from this war of political narratives is to side with principles

Arrest of Sohail Ayaz strengthens the conviction that we are living in an age when firemen start fires

While many are quick to mock India for its low toilet usage numbers, the numbers here are a cause for concern too

Prime minister orders the setting up of a special cell to curb rising food inflation

Several Muslim states have also held back from overtly criticising India due to economic, security considerations

Athletes’ faces shone with hope when Imran rose to power but reality struck them when funding for federations was cut

Some recent government decisions show a skewed sense of priorities

Unfortunately, this was a verdict born not out of legalities, but Indian state’s capitulation to a fascistic ideology

Around 30% of the vehicles in the country will be converted to work off electric power

We must abolish 'minority wings' in political parties which do nothing other than perpetuate minorities’ exclusion

The project, which many call the corridor of peace, has been completed in 11 months

Expensive shining vehicles and the sorry state of public roads give a good idea of the state of affairs in Pakistan

Image of a country ravaged by terrorism and one whose technological credentials aren't proven have kept investors away

We all want merit until the meritorious person turns out to be someone we don’t like

Overcrowding in jails is resulting in compromising medical and hygiene facilities being provided to prisoners

Maulana’s show – in its present state – can hardly pull off an out and out victory is all in the air

Pakistan lost Karkey because a judge forgot that international courts do not care about his desire to be in the news

What is disturbing is the practice of govt functionaries to cover acts of negligence by placing blame on others

It is unsurprising that reputable experts say that India’s exclusion actually makes the deal better for all involved

Student unions help produce leaders of calibre

The government’s step for promoting financial access to education is commendable indeed

Experts emphasise the need for anti-encroachment actions with a human face

Changing a map won’t change the disputed status of occupied Kashmir, let alone address the cause of the dispute

Ccleanliness in our country and the access to safe and affordable drinking water for all remains a distant dream

Aramco has announced the world’s biggest stock flotation but it falls short of meeting Saudi Arabia’s ambitious goals

As many as 77% of women journalists have revealed that they have to self-censor in order to counter cyber-bullying

Thousands fleeing poverty, unemployment and law and order problems have attempted to illegally enter Europe

Twitter CEO says political message reach should be earned, not bought

On 90th day of Kashmir lockdown, saner voices in India tell Modi to desist from misadventures

Unplanned urbanisation, pollution-caused asphyxia, and increasing number of garbage sites being major reasons

We hope Japan hiring skilled workers would go a long way in easing Pakistan’s problem of joblessness