Smog Shock By: Daily Time on November 6, 2024It has now almost been a decade that the toxic air of Lahore has become a permanent resident for almost four months every year. T he toxicity has now spread to densely populated districts across central Punjab. The price is obvious: there is a surge in respiratory issues, particularly affecting the nose, throat and ears. […]
Crime Drop By: Daily Times on November 5, 2024Believe 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 […]
Judicial Jam By: Daily Times on November 4, 2024The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice recently approved a bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges from 17 to 25. The government has proposed this as a solution to alleviate the mounting backlog in the Supreme Court, where nearly 60,000 cases await resolution. High courts and lower courts across Pakistan are […]
Smog Emergency By: Daily Times on November 3, 2024Blame Diwali celebrations, bribes from pollution-causing industries or the bustling labyrinth of private transports, no one – not even the fiercest of climate deniers – can close eyes to Lahore, a city known for its rich history and vibrant culture, is currently facing a dire and alarming situation – a smog emergency a curt of […]
A Failed Exercise By: Daily Times on November 3, 2024As powerbrokers in Islamabad scratch their heads, wondering how to damage control after a long-drawn-out and full-of-thunder process to privatise PIA fell flat on its face, a smug look on experts exclaims: We told you so. The potential sale of 60 per cent of PIA shares stopped in its tracks after piquing the interest of […]
Mastung Massacre By: Daily Times on November 2, 2024The Friday bomb blast in Mastung unmasked the ruthless face of terrorism in Balochistan as among the nine deceased are five young children. Even the most vulnerable are not spared by militants. The Friday blast took place near the Mastung Civil Hospital in which an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated near a police vehicle, reportedly […]
Vile Threats By: Daily Times on November 2, 2024Only in India can a politician feel free enough to dig out a controversial statement made by a minority leader out of the closet to flash an ultimatum for the entire community. Although violence should be condemned no matter what its roots or context, there were a million other ways for BJP leader Mithun Chakrabortty […]
Lettergate! By: Daily Times on November 1, 2024From one letter to the next. Former prime minister Imran Khan’s tale of history-making ouster had begun with waving a letter at a public rally two years ago as he shared details from a “huge foreign conspiracy against Pakistan.” That the entire plot soon fell flat on its face would go down as the umpteenth […]
Urgent Attention By: Daily Times on November 1, 2024The UAE, China, Saudi Arabia and now, Qatar. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is on board yet another visit to friendly countries, trying to impress them with the arsenal in hopes of some concrete business deals. Notwithstanding the actual performance of this wild goose chase, much of the extravaganza has been centred around the spring of […]
Cornered in London By: Daily Times on November 1, 2024Political parties in Pakistan either need to establish clear disciplinary protocols for their supporters or proclaim once and for all that the rules of decency do not apply. In yet another example of the vileness that plagues the political theatre, former chief justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa was chased by angry PTI supporters, with […]