Smokers’ corner: The BLA reckoning

Smokers’ corner: The BLA reckoning

The BLA’s historical trajectory, its ideological mutations and its potential role in an impending regional conflict need to be reckoned with.
Published 23 Mar, 2025 10:09am
The show goes on

The show goes on

For many generations in Pakistan, the travelling Lucky Irani Circus — which recently made a brief appearance in Islamabad — epitomised spectacle and daring bravado.
Published 23 Mar, 2025 10:07am
Countering insurgency

Countering insurgency

It is necessary to go beyond simplistic narratives and recognise the complex nature of COIN.
Updated 23 Mar, 2025 08:58am
NAP it in the bud

NAP it in the bud

It is important for all thinking people in the country, including Balochistan, to come up with concrete suggestions.
Updated 23 Mar, 2025 09:03am
Rising stars: youth climate activists from Pakistan

Rising stars: youth climate activists from Pakistan

Anushe Engineer on how Pakistan’s youth are leading the charge for climate justice by challenging outdated systems, driving grassroots activism and demanding real change.
Published 23 Mar, 2025 08:00am
Four killed in South Korea wildfire

Four killed in South Korea wildfire

“Four people — three firefighters and one public servant — have been confirmed to be dead,” a fire agency official says.
Published 23 Mar, 2025 06:52am
Plan to cut costs, boost exports

Plan to cut costs, boost exports

Commerce minister acknowledges that export performance reflects govt's commitment to focuse more on exports of value-added finished products.
Published 23 Mar, 2025 06:43am
Torkham border reopens for pedestrians

Torkham border reopens for pedestrians

Stranded Afghans allowed to return amid complaints of visa curbs; 4,000 Afghans cross back into their country; 1,100 Pakistanis return home.
Updated 23 Mar, 2025 08:14am
Can an ad be patriotic without a flag or anthem?

Can an ad be patriotic without a flag or anthem?

As the country celebrates Pakistan Day, Talha Bin Hamid opines that patriotic advertising doesn’t necessarily have to feature the national flag or anthem. It can just feature effective storytelling and social messaging.
Published 23 Mar, 2025 12:00am