The assumption of the leadership of Bhartia Janta Party (BJP) by a protégé of RSS, Narendra Modi, was ominous for India. Riding on a crest of populism, his swift ascendancy to power in 2014 precipitated the rise of Hindu Rashtra from the ashes of secularism, plural democracy, rule of law and equality before law – […]
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Pakistan’s Energy Circular Debt
Few issues embody Pakistan’s fiscal dysfunction as starkly as the country’s ballooning circular debt in the energy sector. What began as a temporary mismatch between costs and tariffs has now spiraled into a structural crisis, draining the national exchequer, crippling energy companies, and undermining the credibility of governance. Today, circular debt stands as one of […]
Voice of Conscience
Global politics has long been dominated by the doctrine of Realism, where national interests trump principles. Time and again, powerful nations have chosen silence when justice, democracy, and truth demanded their voice. Pakistan, however, has often charted a different course. It has not merely acted as a geographic state but as a moral compass – […]
Nature Reclaims What We Deny
Every season brings with it warnings that most of us have grown used to dismissing. We are told the heat will be unbearable, that the rains will come earlier than expected, that they will strike with unusual force. These warnings are repeated year after year, and yet, when the storm clouds finally burst, we act […]
Blast Blest
Terrorism in Balochistan does not make headlines as it happens every other day. But on Tuesday night, the blast targeted a political gathering and killed 13 people outside Shahwani Stadium in Quetta’s Sariab area. The attack came moments after the Balochistan National Party (BNP-Mengal) concluded a gathering marking the death anniversary of veteran nationalist leader […]
Wakeup Call
People head towards northern areas in search of serenity and healthy air. However, the news of disease outbreaks in Gilgit-Baltistan districts mars the perception of the region’s beauty and clean air. This week, more than 750 people in Astore were hospitalised with cholera and gastroenteritis, according to local health authorities. Most cases are now under […]
TODAY’S CARTOON
Senate panel proposes placing virtual assets authority under Finance Division
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Wednesday recommended placing the Virtual Assets Authority under the Finance Division instead of the Cabinet Division, according to a statement from the Senate Secretariat. Senator Saleem Mandviwalla chaired the committee meeting held at the Parliament House to discuss the Virtual Assets Bill,2025 that aimed to regulate […]
Indonesia, Pakistan negotiating on FTA for trade liberalisation
Indonesia and Pakistan bilateral trade reached up to $4.7 billion in Fiscal Year 2024, and both countries are negotiating on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) for finalization of agreement. Pakistan and Indonesia have strong and growing trade ties, with the bilateral trade volume increasing to around $4.7 billion in 2024 from $3.36 billion in 2023. […]
Pakistani textile innovators forge new pathways at China’s industry expo
Five of Pakistan’s leading textile and apparel manufacturers are capturing international attention at the ongoing Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition 2025, a global trade event taking place from September 2 to 4. Their presence underlines the vibrant revival of Pakistan’s textile sector, which is riding a wave of impressive export growth. The industry […]