Opinion

Returning to a repressive order

There is no sign of the Taliban showing any flexibility in their position and taking a more moderate stance. Updated 04 Aug, 2021 08:21am

Rafia Zakaria

Capacity for cruelty

Those who believe in the human capacity to eschew cruelty are believed to be stupid and naïve. Published 04 Aug, 2021 07:41am

Inayat Ullah Khattak

Education crisis

It is imperative to avoid measures that could further dent an already weak and vulnerable school system. Updated 04 Aug, 2021 08:35am

Mahir Ali

Off the planet

Billionaires are yet to match the accomplishments of 60 years ago. Published 04 Aug, 2021 07:34am

Arifa Noor

Films and reality

It is hard to remember if films ever glamorised the relationship between first cousins. Published 03 Aug, 2021 07:44am

Jawed Naqvi

Dilip Kumar an Indian metaphor

Born a Muslim, Dilip Kumar only once played a Muslim character, as Prince Salim. Updated 03 Aug, 2021 08:09am

Bina Shah

Women talk peace

Afghan women will not remain silent anymore. Published 03 Aug, 2021 07:36am

Owen Bennett-Jones

Who benefits more?

It’s been widely assumed that China was always going to secure the most benefits. Updated 03 Aug, 2021 08:35am

Maleeha Lodhi

Back to the future

A civil war next door would pose serious threats to Pakistan’s security and multidimensional challenges. Updated 02 Aug, 2021 07:48am

Sara Malkani

Defining sexual harassment

Conduct that is rooted in gender-based discrimination and creates an abusive work environment must also be considered harassment. Updated 02 Aug, 2021 08:08am

Editorial

PML-N’s dilemma

The road ahead for the PML-N is going to be long and bumpy no matter which narrative it follows. Updated 04 Aug, 2021 07:57am

Attacks on cops

AMIDST cautious optimism that Pakistan may be finally beginning to achieve success in bringing the number of polio... Published 04 Aug, 2021 07:27am

Myanmar about-face

SIX months into the coup that sent Myanmar’s hybrid civ-mil government packing, the generals have made their... Published 04 Aug, 2021 07:27am

Changing GB’s status

THE government’s plans to accord a provisional provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan are progressing steadily and... Published 03 Aug, 2021 07:34am

Taliban assault

Intra-Afghan peace talks should be promoted, but the global community must be ready for the imminent collapse of the Afghan state. Published 03 Aug, 2021 07:34am

Cancelling Aurat March

THE cancellation of Aurat March Faisalabad is exactly one of those ‘isolated incidents’ which, when viewed... Published 03 Aug, 2021 07:31am

Row over NCSW

SOME matters are simply too important to play politics on. Protection of women’s rights is one of them.... Published 02 Aug, 2021 06:53am

Row over NCSW

SOME matters are simply too important to play politics on. Protection of women’s rights is one of them.... Published 02 Aug, 2021 06:53am

Letters to the Editor

The Simla agreement and Murphy’s law

THIS is with reference to the letter ‘Is it time to do away with the Simla pact?’ (July 14). Nothing is as easy... Published 04 Aug, 2021 08:10am

Nothing straight!

THIS is with reference to the letter ‘World is plaything for the Americans’ (July 26), which underscored the ... Published 04 Aug, 2021 08:10am

KE ownership

THIS is with reference to the article ‘Who controls K-Electric?’ (July 16) whose conclusion that what happened ... Published 04 Aug, 2021 08:10am

Olympics contingent

IT was a delightful moment for Pakistanis to watch Talha Talib competing in Tokyo Olympics where he secured the ... Published 04 Aug, 2021 08:10am

Hepatitis screening

THIS is with reference to the report ‘World Hepatitis Day to focus on efforts to eliminate disease by 2030’ ... Published 04 Aug, 2021 08:10am

MASS VACCINATION

MASS VACCINATION: Even though the Sindh government has increased the number of 24/7 Covid vaccination centres in... Published 04 Aug, 2021 08:10am

The avoidable E-11 fiasco in Islamabad

THIS is with reference to the report “Satellite images confirm ‘tampering’ with E-11 nullah’s route in... Published 03 Aug, 2021 08:03am

50 Year Ago

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1971: Fifty Years Ago: Thant calls for action

UNITED NATIONS: In a memorandum to the President of the Security Council, Secretary-General U Thant has called for... Published 04 Aug, 2021 07:52am

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1971: Fifty Years Ago: ‘Aid to be thrown back’

KARACHI: President Yahya has said that he would throw any aid back on to the donor’s face if there are strings... Published 03 Aug, 2021 07:47am

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1971: Fifty Years Ago: East Wing economy

DACCA: President Gen Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan has urged the banking and financial community to provide ideas and... Published 02 Aug, 2021 07:07am

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1971: Fifty Years Ago: ‘Rock ‘N Roll’ moon ride

HOUSTON: Apollo-15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin rolled off across the moon at a steady five miles an hour... Published 01 Aug, 2021 07:05am

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