Editorial

In Attock, a senseless tragedy unfolded over a mere Rs 100 fare, resulting in the loss of life and serious injuries to an innocent father. Elsewhere in Lahore, a police inspector was allegedly shot dead by a workshop owner over a petty parking issue. These horrifying incidents, shocking in their immediate brutality, highlight a deeper […]

In a world increasingly reliant on technology, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s call for the implementation of a modernised cargo scanning system to combat the rampant smuggling of goods in Pakistan is not only timely but absolutely essential. The harsh reality is that unchecked smuggling has become a systemic plague that devastates our economy, undermines legitimate […]

Ah for every one step forward, there are two steps backward. Wasn’t it just yesterday that we celebrated a change in the air, a need-of-the-hour heartening sight as the government sat with members of PTI in an effort to defuse growing political tensions? And while the coalition government’s recent measures to engage with opposition leaders […]

As Barrick Gold (a major stakeholder in the Reko Diq mine) suggests, exploring the “world’s largest underdeveloped copper-gold areas” would go a long way in reshaping Pakistan’s economic landscape. With an estimated $74 billion in free cash flow projected over the next three decades, the potential benefits of this joint venture are undeniable. Yet, as […]

What has no feet but travels far? “Fake News.” Apparently, all it takes for social media users to amass tens of thousands of views is a toxic concoction of misinformation, crass allegations and the usual splash of self-righteous patriotism. What this alarming surge of fake news means for public discourse and democracy is of no […]

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term as President of the United States, the world stands on the brink of a geopolitical upheaval. With a foreign policy rooted in nationalism, Trump 2.0i is set to upend established alliances and reshape global dynamics, which, in our case, might lead to increased demands. Political pundits are […]

It would not have been an unusual move had the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) backed out of the ongoing dialogue with a government-mandated team after the court decided against party founder Imran Khan in the Al-Qadir Trust case. No doubt the decision brings harsh sentences for Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi. However, the party […]

Guns are not silent in Kurram and things remain precarious in Balochistan. Let us discuss the Katcha area terror some other time. The recent militant attack on a police post in Turbat speaks volumes of the growing reign of terrorism in the province. Armed attackers on motorcycles raided the checkpost, took police officials hostage and […]

In a heartbreaking twist that defies the growing expectations of a return to normalcy, a tragic attack on an aid convoy in Kurram claimed the lives of ten innocent individuals. Making one wonder about how long the region will remain ensnared in a cycle of violence, this incident starkly reflects the challenges surrounding security in […]