Hollow Victimhood By: Daily Times on January 16, 2025In the murky waters of South Asian politics, India has once again risen to the challenge of portraying itself as a victim, an act that is becoming all too familiar. This week, we witnessed a fresh wave of its antics, as a series of misleading accusations emerged, first from its army chief and then its […]
Smoking Epidemic By: Daily Times on January 16, 2025Pakistan stands at the brink of a monumental public health catastrophe, as it has been unequivocally revealed that the nation now boasts the highest smoking-related death toll in South Asia. This grim reality, highlighted by alarming findings in Gallup Pakistan’s analysis of the Global Burden of Disease 2024 report, must serve as a clarion call […]
Unruly Politics By: Daily Times on January 15, 2025Everyone knew that the upcoming third round of PTI-Government talks would be the only standout event of the first parliamentary session of the year. Yet, judging by recent events, we should brace ourselves for the political temperatures to soar to new levels. Noisy protests, raucous sloganeering and decorum thrown out the window are all signs […]
Flicker of Hope By: Daily Times on January 15, 2025More than 46,000 – mostly women and children – killed, more than 110,000 injured, and more than ten thousand others missing: the suffering of the Palestinian people has reached harrowing new depths, their cries for justice drowned out by the deafening silence of the international community. Today, when the potential for a ceasefire deal may […]
United Against Terrorism By: Daily Times on January 14, 2025On Monday, when Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir reaffirmed that terrorism has no place in Pakistan, he reflected the sentiments of the entire nation as well as the army’s determination to end this menace. General Munir visited Peshawar and interacted with law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and political (civilian) leaders, to show his […]
Stereotypes Stigmatise By: Daily Times on January 14, 2025Elon Musk must grow up, if he can at this age. At least the recent remarks of the prominent tech billionaire on ‘grooming gangs’ reflect his disappointing level of immaturity. His simplistic comments, devoid of clarity and maturity, only add fuel to a growing trend of stereotyping entire communities, mostly of colour and ethnicity, based […]
Positive Signals By: Daily Times on January 13, 2025If 2024 were all about efforts to stay on course, the government would have one believe that the ongoing year would prove to be a culmination of its hard work. Going by the headlines, they might actually have some reason to celebrate. In contrast to the dismal outlook of the past, exports to Europe are […]
Baby Steps By: Daily Time on January 13, 2025Sometimes, a little goes a long way. The first-ever historic Governors’ Summit may not promise immediate solutions to the longstanding political crises plaguing the nation, but it is still a pleasant step forward. The sight of representatives from every province convening on a single stage to acknowledge the urgent need for enhanced inter-provincial communication is […]
Educating Girls By: Daily Time on January 12, 2025Education is a powerful tool of transformative change, especially for girls who are eager to lead healthy, productive lives and contribute meaningfully to society. Unfortunately, the current state of girls’ education in Pakistan is nothing short of a national tragedy: a grim reality that jeopardizes the very fabric of our society. During the ongoing International […]
Banning TikTok By: Daily Time on January 12, 2025TikTok on the clock. With over 170 million users in the US, the short-video application has transcended its origins as a platform for dance trends to become a battleground for critical issues surrounding free expression and national security, all the while finding itself at the centre of a contentious legal battle. On Friday, the Supreme […]