Editorial

We had almost forgotten to cheer our cricketers for a long time after the team hardly stood out for deserving claps. In recent weeks, our boys have, however, brought smiles to the cricket-loving nation. First, they made a comeback in a series against England. Now their victory over Australia in the One-Day International (ODI) series […]

There is blood in Balochistan. The early Saturday morning suicide blast at Quetta Railway Station has left the nation in shock and grief. Precious 26 lives have been lost and over 60 injured. It has become an increasingly ritualistic to condemn ‘senseless act of violence’. Now is the time to highlight security lapses in high-risk […]

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recent proposal to ban social media use for children under 16 deserves serious attention from global leaders, international organisations and communities worldwide. Albanese says that the misuse and unchecked influence of various social media platforms are endangering the mental and physical well-being of young users. He urges tech companies to […]

As the real winter bite has yet to sting the people, the government has come up with a power relief scheme, the Bijli Sahulat package, claiming that the package promises reduced electricity rates for consumers across Pakistan during the winter season. For three months, from December to February, domestic, commercial and industrial users can expect […]

The recent protests in Kurram district show the frustration of its residents, who have been facing road closures, violence and a lack of security for weeks. When there was no end to the unrest, residents held a massive demonstration and demanded the reopening of roads that had been shut down for nearly a month. The […]

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi’s recent remarks on the potential of opening multiple border crossings with Afghanistan signal a pragmatic approach to improving the fortunes of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and fostering economic integration in South Asia. With years of unrest, security concerns, and socio-political upheaval, KP desperately needs sustainable development. Connecting with Afghanistan and […]

Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb says what he should say; in a recent talk, he said Pakistan’s latest macroeconomic indicators offer a hopeful outlook. The statement, however, raises questions about the depth and durability of these improvements. At the eighth edition of “The Future Summit,” Aurangzeb celebrated what he described as positive trends: a stabilising rupee, […]

Despite facing deficit in all walks of life, Pakistan has emerged as a front runner in producing more human. Our ever growing population has become a pressing issue with severe implications for the nation’s economy, resources and social stability. At a recent seminar, experts voiced grave concerns over the government’s lack of effective policies to […]

Believe it or not, recent police data suggests a significant drop in crime in Lahore, with a 46 percent reduction in heinous crimes reported in October 2024 compared to the same month last year. This decline, based on emergency helpline 15 data, highlights the potential impact of targeted policing and strategic planning. However, the real […]