Stories by Editorial

Mineral wealth

PAKISTAN’S mineral wealth offers an opportunity to attract investment, earn foreign exchange and support long-term...
Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:24am

Late diagnosis

AS we mark World Diabetes Day today, Pakistan faces a troubling question: how many people are living with diabetes...
Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:24am

Referendum talk

Unless the PPP is deliberately using Sindh as a bargaining chip, it should issue a clarification with a clear, consistent position on new administrative units, not one tailored to protect its home turf.
Updated 14 Nov, 2026 08:42am

Climate challenges

Pakistan cannot afford to confront its climate crises one disaster, one season and one international summit at a time.
Updated 13 Nov, 2026 07:42am
Under fire

Under fire

KP police are increasingly vulnerable as they play a frontline role in ongoing operations against terrorists.
Updated 13 Nov, 2026 05:13pm

Used car imports

THE government’s effort to restrict used car imports appears to be faltering. So suggest the numbers. Despite...
Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:08am

Iran status quo

The US cannot hold the world hostage in order to find an honourable exit from a disastrous war for which it has only itself — and Israel — to blame.
Updated 12 Nov, 2026 08:05am

Unspent funds

THE slow pace of development spending shows how public investment continues to bear the brunt of efforts to create a...
Published 12 Nov, 2026 06:46am

Homes and hope

THE completion of more than one million homes for families displaced by the 2022 floods is a moment worth...
Published 12 Nov, 2026 06:46am
CT battle

CT battle

Gains made over the last month should be capitalised on, with the affected areas permanently cleared of terrorists.
Updated 11 Nov, 2026 05:09pm

Water management

THE Sindh chief minister, while reflecting on Karachi’s water woes, recently observed that water supply is only part...
Published 11 Nov, 2026 06:23am

Opposition moves

Expectations of the maulana leading another street confrontation with the government anytime soon are likely to remain wishful thinking.
Updated 11 Nov, 2026 08:02am

Restructuring plans

It would be a much wiser move, politically speaking, to take up any debate on administrative restructuring again after the next general election.
Updated 10 Nov, 2026 08:06am

Extreme heat

Climate adaptation is yet to find a place in our agricultural policies.
Updated 10 Nov, 2026 04:29pm

Israel power struggle

A POWER struggle is emerging after last month’s elections in Israel resulted in no party securing the requisite...
Published 10 Nov, 2026 07:15am

Antalya agenda

For Pakistan, the priority should be to secure easier access to climate funds, more grants rather than debt-creating loans, and clear deadlines for financial contributions.
Updated 09 Nov, 2026 08:21am

Beyond viewership

PAKISTAN has an enormous appetite for online content. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, it...
Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:35am

Rabid Modi

Modi’s silence throughout his reign of fear shows his endorsement of hate.
Updated 09 Nov, 2026 04:44pm

Trump’s choice

In order to prevent a new military and economic crisis, the US leadership must prioritise diplomacy over war.
Updated 08 Nov, 2026 08:02am

Bilawal’s advice

PPP CHAIRPERSON Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has given sound advice to the government to stop “fighting everyone”. And...
Published 08 Nov, 2026 07:15am