Editorial

What now?

What now?

Govt's actions could turn the reserved seats verdict into a major clash between institutions. It is a risky and unfortunate escalation. Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:09am

Donating organs

CERTAIN philanthropic practices require a more scientific temperament than ours to flourish. Deceased organ donation... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:09am

IHK election farce

WHILE India will be keen to trumpet the holding of elections in held Kashmir as a return to ‘normalcy’, things... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:09am
Lingering concerns

Lingering concerns

Embarrassed after failing to muster numbers during the high-stakes drama that played out all weekend, the govt will need time to regroup. Published 19 Sep, 2024 08:51am

Pager explosions

This dangerous brinkmanship is likely to drag the region — and the global economy — into a vortex of violence and instability. Updated 19 Sep, 2024 12:12pm

Losing to China

AT a time when they should have stepped up, a sense of complacency seemed to have descended on the Pakistan hockey... Published 19 Sep, 2024 08:50am
Parliament’s place

Parliament’s place

Efforts to restore parliament’s sanctity must rise above all political differences and legislative activities must be open to scrutiny and debate. Updated 17 Sep, 2024 09:19am
Afghan policy flux

Afghan policy flux

A fresh approach is needed, where Pakistan’s security is prioritised and decision taken to improve ties. Afghan Taliban also need to respond in kind. Updated 18 Sep, 2024 09:05am

HIV/AIDS outbreak

MULTIPLE factors — the government’s inability to put its people first, a rickety health infrastructure, and... Published 17 Sep, 2024 08:18am
Political drama

Political drama

Govt must revisit its plans to bring constitutional amendments and ensure any proposed changes to judiciary are subjected to thorough debate. Updated 16 Sep, 2024 09:12am

Melting glaciers

ACCELERATED glacial melt in the Indus river basin, as highlighted recently by the National Disaster Management... Published 16 Sep, 2024 07:08am

Complete impunity

ZERO per cent. That is the conviction rate in crimes against women and children in Sindh, according to data shared... Published 16 Sep, 2024 07:08am
Amendment furore

Amendment furore

Few seem to know what is in its legislative package, and it seems like a thoroughly undemocratic exercise overall. Updated 15 Sep, 2024 08:53am

‘Mini’ budget chatter

RUMOURS are a dime a dozen in a volatile, uncertain economy. No wonder the rumour mills continue to generate reports... Published 15 Sep, 2024 07:33am

Child beggary

CHILD begging, the ugliest form of child labour, is a curse on society. Ravaged by disease, crime, exploitation and... Published 15 Sep, 2024 07:32am

Grim example

The state, as well as the ulema, must reiterate the fact that no one can be allowed to play executioner in blasphemy cases. Updated 14 Sep, 2024 09:21am

Media unity

IN recent years, media owners and senior decision-makers in newsrooms across the country have found themselves in... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:34am
IMF hopes

IMF hopes

Constant borrowing is not the solution to the nation’s deep-seated economic woes and structural issues. Updated 14 Sep, 2024 09:12am

Troubled waters

THE proposed contentious amendments to the Irsa Act have stirred up quite a few emotions in Sindh. Balochistan, too,... Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:24am
Monetary easing

Monetary easing

The fresh rate cut shows SBP's confidence over recent economic stability amid hopes of IMF Board approving new bailout. Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:26am