Stories by Arifa Noor
Those in power are unable to approach the crisis in Balochistan with the political will to heal.
Updated 14 Jul, 2026 08:32am
The 18th Amendment, which was aimed at boosting democracy, ended up weakening it in some ways.
Published 07 Jul, 2026 07:31am
The populace perhaps has a shorter tolerance level and the establishment understands that.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 07:18am
Once the telecom bill caught the media’s attention, everyone started evading responsibility.
Updated 23 Jun, 2026 08:11am
The budget makes it clear the government has continued with some of its bad habits.
Updated 16 Jun, 2026 08:11am
Everyone, it seems, has suddenly realised the poor state of the economy.
Updated 09 Jun, 2026 09:29am
The real issue is about a state unwilling to grant space to ordinary people.
Published 02 Jun, 2026 08:20am
Have the scriptwriters forgotten to write a happy ending for the ordinary people?
Updated 26 May, 2026 07:27am
The West’s coverage of Palestinians has exposed the myth of objectivity among its luminaries.
Published 19 May, 2026 08:16am
The phrase ‘security provider’ sounds impressive but there is little clarity on what it means for the country.
Updated 12 May, 2026 07:35am
By throwing her into prison, they have simply acknowledged her as an equal, someone they fear.
Updated 05 May, 2026 08:26am
There’s some wariness about the excitement surrounding this moment of international glory.
Updated 28 Apr, 2026 09:27am
The PPP was missing on such an important hosting moment for Pakistan.
Updated 21 Apr, 2026 09:32am
The threat from Iran will remain a major concern, especially for those aligned with Tel Aviv.
Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:59am
It is worth asking whether recriminations will intensify if oil prices go up further and other economic shocks make the tight rope walking even more difficult.
Updated 07 Apr, 2026 08:45am
Anything short of fulsome praise falls under the category of unpatriotic activities.
Updated 31 Mar, 2026 09:04am
It is not merely about a populist, whimsical president.
Updated 24 Mar, 2026 10:13am
The PM’s late response to the petrol price hike exposes his party’s poor communication skills.
Updated 17 Mar, 2026 09:34am
The worsening economic situation will feed into the mood against the government.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:09am
This time around, there is little effort to win over the public.
Updated 03 Mar, 2026 09:08am
