Opinion

Up in the air

Much of the Basant goodwill has been squandered by news of an unnecessary expense.

Arifa Noor

Addressing Trump’s curiosity

Trump and Witkoff should be able to understand Iran by simply reading about the life of American peace activist Rachel Corrie.

Jawed Naqvi

Eye for an eye

Every body part is important, but few are as important as an eye.

Shahzad Sharjeel

Faith of voters

A mature democracy does not fear identity.

Taha Ahmed

Editorial

Afghan strikes

IN the wake of the recent wave of terrorist attacks targeting Pakistan, with most of the atrocities linked to ...

Tug of war

THE timing may be questioned, but the issue is not new. The PPP and the MQM-P are once again engaging in their old...

Easier CNIC access

NADRA’S decision to issue CNICs to first-time applicants without requiring them to produce a birth certificate is ...

Branded Content

Gold Box rings in festivities with amazing surprises to celebrate Eid this year

During the campaign, first the users with cumulative purchase spending reaching Rs3,600,000, will automatically qualify for the lucky draw.

K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Mexican Style Nugget Shawarma

A hearty Mexican style nugget shawarma wrapped in warm tortillas with creamy sour cream fresh salsa sautéed vegetables and crispy fries for a bold and satisfying bite.

Faisal Town Group partners with Punjab govt for 500,000 Tree Plantation Drive in Margalla Hills

The initiative sets a target of planting 500,000 saplings during 2026, reinforcing the Group’s long-term commitment to environmental sustainability and ecological rehabilitation.

Analysis & Comment

A jolt that may trip K-Electric

Nepra’s surprise tariff cut may ripple far beyond Karachi’s power grid as KE’s profits sink and investors threaten arbitration.

Nasir Jamal

Taliban seek quid pro quo from US

Unlike previous occasions, Kabul is now looking to secure concessions before complying with the Trump administration’s wishes.

Sindh and Punjab at odds over discrepancies in water flow data

Sindh officials claim discrepancies in data shared by Punjab authorities; Punjab seeks proof, says auto and manual systems working accurately.

Why breaching is ‘not an option’ for Sindh

Irrigation minister says Punjab’s strategy can’t be emulated downstream due to Sindh’s peculiar topography.

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Letters

Hurdles in the way of battery plants

PAKISTAN plans to introduce a National Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Policy for 2026-31, aimed at developing a...

Unnecessary checks

OVERSEAS Pakistanis play a crucial role in contributing to the nation’s economy through remittances. Not only do...

Fire experts

THIS is with reference to the report ‘Judicial commission to probe Gul Plaza fire notified’ (Feb 5) regarding ...

Water springs

THE abrupt shortage of water in Buner calls for serious national attention and intervention. Springs in the...

One-day revolution

ON Jan 5, while on my way to market, I was astonished to see the main roads cleaned, and all encroachments from the...

PEACE THROUGH MUSIC

PEACE THROUGH MUSIC: I want to highlight a positive effort by a group of young people in Parachinar who recently...

50 Years Ago

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Pakistan-BD trade

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Commerce Minister Mir Afzal Khan today [Feb 23] said that the Governments of Pakistan and...

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: ‘No guerrilla war’

STOCKHOLM: Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto reiterated tonight [Feb 22] that the trainer aircraft Pakistan had...

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: ‘Democracy is goal’

STOCKHOLM: Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto declared here … that the hearts and minds of Pakistan and Sweden ...