Editorial

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

The institution is meant to bridge the gap between the citizen and the administration

Govt’s decision to allow import was to help consumers, but rising int'l prices canceled out any possible benefit

It’s time for the nation to stay united and not to fall for the enemy’s tricks

India is the birthplace of a sect that is a source of ideas for Taliban

Rise in food prices amid growing unemployment since has pushed another 10% Pakistanis into poverty

If the PM is serious about revamping online commerce sector, govt needs to reassess the PTA policies

Locusts descended on crops in Balochistan whereas formerly they usually settled in desert areas

The islands are protected under the Ramsar Convention as integral wetlands

Pakistan set a new record last year by exporting more than 100,000 tons of the delicious fruit

It goes without saying that Karachi’s drainage system has been the biggest contributor to the sea pollution

It is unclear whether the price of wheat flour will come down after the imported wheat arrives in the market

It is a welcome change that US authorities have started taking some action against white supremacist terrorists

Transfers at this mythical speed of police officials erode their efficiency and bring demoralisation

We must question the reconstruction plan which looks more like a standard housing colony rather than a functional city

Government should ensure that universities don’t produce graduates that claim to know everything and know nothing

With remittances expected to decline sharply due to job losses devaluation is almost certain to continue

The truth is that most cabinet appointments have nothing to do with competency, but with political expediency

Govt needs to discourage the sentimental and unmalthusian habit of thoughtless procreation addressing malnutrition

During the past 12 years not a single public bus has been launched in the metropolis

There is need to reduce political tension in interest of the nation, and responsibility for that lies on both sides