Editorial

Judges should remain impartial and above politics, regardless of how challenging or isolating it may be to apply specific laws dispassionately to individual cases. But what to do when the final arbiter of law succumbs to hyper-partisanship, turning into a chaotic circus? After weeks upon weeks of speculations about the wishes of an outgoing Chief […]

After last month was formally registered as the second-warmest September in a year that would be remembered for its abnormal climate and frequent severe weather events, an extraordinary October is setting a new record for itself. Although the sweltering heat should have been enough to knock some sense about the apocalyptic situation no longer a […]

Another staggering defeat on the home ground and yet another reshuffling announcement by the Pakistan Cricket Board. At this point, it seems that nothing – not even a textbook example of having egg on its face – is capable of knocking some sense into both the players and the management of a team that remains […]

On Wednesday, Afghan forces violated international norms for the umpteenth time as they opened fire on Pakistani soldiers when they were engaged in fence repair on their side of the Durand Line. In a befitting reply, Pakistan’s security forces also targeted Afghan checkpoints. Considering the frequency of these outbreaks of violence, concerns are always heightened […]

On Thursday, a first-ever global and regional estimate on sexual violence against children released by the UN lamented how every 1 in 8 females was cursed to have experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18. In light of heartwrenching stories that continue to hit headlines in our part of the world, we […]

It is not every day that we see much-talked economic pledges translate into concrete commitments and therefore, the arrival of a high-level Saudi delegation, led by none other than the Kingdom’s Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz, in Islamabad amid hopes for a significant $2 billion business-to-business proposals does add to the oomph of the Sharif […]

Pakistan’s stock market has been upward for the last several weeks. The surge reflects country’s economic recovery as the stock market often shows the overall health of the economy. When the market is doing well, it indicates that investors and businesses are feeling optimistic. The stock market remained undeterred despite a series of negative events […]

The government has received a billion-dollar financial boost from friendly countries, thanks to the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council and the government’s efforts. We are told that several Asian and European countries are ready to invest $27 billion in direct investment in Pakistan. The proposed investment includes $5 billion from Saudi Arabia, $10 […]

Adiala jail inmates might be cursing the day they committed the crime that led them to land in jail. Now, they might be cursing their fate for sharing the jail barracks with former prime minister Imran Khan. The wailing comes against the backdrop of a recent decision by the Punjab government to impose a ban […]

Top political leadership, under an all-party conference, gathered at the President’s House to discuss the Palestine issue. The APC did it main objective well: it united various political factions in Pakistan against Israeli aggression in Palestine and Gaza. While the gathering brought together top-tier leaders from multiple parties, the event ultimately failed to produce any […]