Editorial

On Tuesday, in a high-level huddle, the government announced a comprehensive and result-oriented military operation against militants (or call them terrorists, Khawarij or …) in Balochistan, particularly the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The announcement of the operation was a matter of time as there had been an alarming rise in deadly attacks. While the decision […]

The economy is showing signs of improvement due to government initiatives and measures taken to meet conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other lenders. While progress is visible, economic stability is still a long way off. Foreign exchange reserves have increased, remittances are rising, and exports have grown. The trade deficit has […]

The recent developments suggest that we should be ready to live without Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Pakistan. Earlier, the country was made to live without popular social media site X. We no longer complain about Internet shutdown or slow internet streams. There is debate ongoing on pros and cons of crackdown on unregistered VPNs. […]

The COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan matters the most for Pakistan as one of the most affected countries at the hand of climate change disasters. The event provided a platform for global leaders to reach a finance deal for developing nations. For Pakistan, a country with a fragile economy and a population frequently hit by […]

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent statement about taking action against tax evaders is a step in the right direction. Tax evasion harms economic progress, burdens honest taxpayers and deprives the nation of crucial resources for development. However, capturing tax evaders, while important, addresses only part of the problem. The real challenge lies in expanding Pakistan’s […]

The corridors of Daily Times’ old building have been familiar to the powerful presence of Khaled Ahmed, veteran journalist, intellectual and writer. This is the place Khaled Sahib wrote columns on the rising militancy and other issues. He is no more. His passing marks the end of an era for Pakistan’s intellectual and journalistic circles. […]

As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) left Pakistan after unscheduled talks, Finance Minister Aurangzeb told media on Sunday that everything is on the right track. Really? Perhaps, the busy schedule did not allow the minister to go through a reminder-type note issued by the IMF team in Washington. The note spotlights key challenges in the […]

If data are to believed, the textiles and clothing industry in Pakistan has shown an upward trend with a 10.44 percent increase in exports during the first four months (July-October) of FY25. Exports this year fetched $6.15 billion compared to $5.56 billion last year. The textile export growth is unbelievable despite challenges such as falling […]

Bad blood-related news comes from Balochistan almost every other day. And the attack on a checkpost in Kalat, Balochistan, is just another brutal reminder of the galloping security crisis the region is facing. Assailants armed with weapons ambushed security personnel and departed the area trailing blood and grief. Already struggling with governance at the best […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) finds itself entangled in an unwarranted controversy sparked by India’s decision not to send its cricket team to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. This refusal, communicated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), lacks a clear justification, leaving cricket enthusiasts across the globe questioning India’s […]