Trends - 2018 in Review

Was 2018 the most uncertain year our economy saw in the last five years?

Last year will be remembered as the year Dar’s growth rates unravelled.

Published 04 Jan, 2019 02:27pm

When nothing stood relevant beyond days, sometimes even hours. 2018 was THAT kind of a year

What are the key words that might define the year that it was? Naya Pakistan? U-Turn? Accountability?

Updated 02 Jan, 2019 07:53pm

Is Pakistan-India ice silently breaking?

In 2018, Modi may have missed a big chance to change the discourse with Pakistan, which could have been to his benefit.

Updated 05 Mar, 2019 11:51am

In search of a legacy

Justice Nisar created headlines not just in courtrooms but by visits all across the country.

Updated 06 Feb, 2019 03:50pm

Naya Pakistan: The changing change

The PTI victory had some remarkable features indicating that change also dictated many compromises.

Updated 27 Jan, 2019 03:17am

2018 in review: Biggest corruption scandals of the outgoing year

'Corruption' and 'accountability' were the buzzwords of 2018 in Pakistan.

Updated 31 Dec, 2018 06:44pm

Special report: What will the year ahead bring for Pakistan's economy?

Dawn picks the minds of movers and shakers to spot potential drivers and project trends in key economic indicators.

Updated 01 Jan, 2019 06:01pm

2018 in review: A satirical look back at the outgoing year

How does one deal with the absurdities that often characterised the past year? Perhaps by laughing at them.

Published 30 Dec, 2018 04:00pm

The seismic national events that rocked Pakistan in 2018

From Zainab's murder to Aasia Bibi's landmark acquittal, Dawn.com looks at the biggest events of the year at home.

Updated 03 Jul, 2019 02:26am

Readership is created. This year, we've done just that

We must strive to create better, we must respect readers and trust them to appreciate what we offer.

Updated 28 Jan, 2019 05:04pm

A timeline of 2018's biggest headlines around the globe

A look back at some of major stories that gripped the world's attention this year.

Updated 28 Dec, 2018 05:43pm

Our best Pakistani culture writing from 2018 that you need to read right now

Controversial restaurants, fashion campaigns and celebrity stories — it's been an eventful 2018 for the culture desk.

Published 28 Dec, 2018 12:11pm

The top 5 Pakistani Instagrammers of 2018

From Aurora's 'Top 5ives – 10 Pros in Top 5 Mode' Series.

Updated 28 Dec, 2018 11:08am

Top reads: Dawn.com's highest stories by traffic in 2018

These 19 developments shaped Pakistan's economic future in 2018

Take a look at the major ups and downs on the economic front in the outgoing year.

Updated 28 Dec, 2018 04:30pm

From wacky to well-meaning, 7 upbeat stories of improving lives in 2018

While headlines in 2018 were dominated by somber stories, there were also some positive and brighter headlines.

Updated 27 Dec, 2018 03:23pm

11 trends in 2018 that we hated or loved

Big fat hashtag weddings? So over it.

Updated 27 Dec, 2018 12:55pm

11 sports stories the year 2018 will be remembered for

The unforgettable World Cup, the forgettable Asia Cup, Fakhar's double century, Yasir's world record and more.

Updated 27 Dec, 2018 01:06pm

2018 in review: Pakistan's foreign relations in flux

A look at all the ups and downs in Pakistan's relations with key countries in the outgoing year.

Updated 28 Dec, 2018 04:28pm

Top 5 WTF Moments of 2018

From Aurora's 'Top 5ives – 10 Pros in Top 5 Mode' Series.

Updated 28 Dec, 2018 11:10am

We rank every Pakistani film released in 2018

Did your favourite top our list?

Updated 27 Dec, 2018 12:55pm

Pakistan's biggest social media wins and fails of 2018

Was it really Imran Khan's year or did Reham beat him to it?

Updated 27 Dec, 2018 12:55pm