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Rabies toll

EVERY year, rabies, the deadliest zoonotic disease, kills more than 59,000 people worldwide. In Pakistan, it is one...

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Dawn

Dawn Editorial

Weaponising water

CLIMATE Minister Musadik Malik’s warning against what he described as “water aggression” indicates ...

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Dawn Editorial

Diplomatic resolve

PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s declaration that he is making a “final determination” on a proposed agreement with...

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Dawn

Dawn Editorial

The Best Free Islamic Tools—No Ads, No Strings Attached

The Best Free Islamic Tools—No Ads, No Strings Attached

Compare the best free Islamic tools for prayer times and Qibla, with QuranTime offering full access—no ads, no sign-up needed.

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Dawn

Dawn Editorial

Cotton crisis

We need a coherent long-term cotton strategy or else, Pakistan might lose a key pillar of its export economy.

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Dawn Editorial

Eid’s true spirit

Pakistan celebrates Eid while grappling with economic strain that continues to weigh heavily on ordinary households.

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Dawn Editorial

Pressure politics

The attempt to connect the Iran conflict with the Abraham Accords makes little sense.

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Dawn Editorial

Elusive peace agreement

Elusive peace agreement

Trump’s ever-shifting stance has clouded the prospects of a peace deal in the near future.

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Zahid Hussain

Flotilla abuse

THE testimonies that have emerged from international activists, who were part of a Gaza-bound flotilla, paint a...

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Dawn Editorial

Economic engagement

AN array of investment MoUs valued at $7bn signed during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s China visit signifies...

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Dawn Editorial

Balochistan tragedy

Balochistan tragedy

The state keeps reiterating the role of hostile foreign actors in fomenting unrest, yet seems to be short on ideas on how to prevent the ingress of...

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Dawn Editorial

NPT review conference and significance of nukes

THE eleventh Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty ended without consensus on May 23, 2026. Nevertheless, participants underscored...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Nawaz Jaspal

K&N's SmartCooking Recipes: Wings with Mushroom Sauce

K&N's SmartCooking Recipes: Wings with Mushroom Sauce

Creamy mushroom combo wings simmered in a rich garlic and thyme sauce served with flavourful garlic rice.

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Dawn

Dawn Editorial

Justice deferred

PAKISTAN’S courts are quick to remind the public that justice takes time. Increasingly, however, it is the conduct...

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Dawn Editorial

Climate shocks

THE latest State Bank report documenting recurring climatic disasters in Pakistan during the period between 2000 and...

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Dawn Editorial

In chains

In chains

THE question should never be about who is at the receiving end at any given point in time: an assault on an...

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Dawn Editorial

Harvesting humans

ORGAN brokers have for too long preyed on desperation to rake it in. The odious trade — among the most harmful...

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Dawn Editorial

Chinese market

PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s trip to China presents an opportunity to rebalance Pakistan’s economic...

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Dawn Editorial

Some progress

Pakistan deserves credit for helping preserve diplomatic space, but also must avoid appearing aligned with coercive pressure from any side.

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Dawn Editorial

Mirchawala’s launches exclusive ACCA degree pathway with University of Greenwich, London

Mirchawala’s launches exclusive ACCA degree pathway with University of Greenwich, London

Mirchawala’s ACCA students can now earn a globally recognised online Bachelor’s degree from the University of Greenwich after completing 9 ACCA...

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Dawn Editorial

Failed experiment

IT is going from bad to worse for Shan Masood and Pakistan. It is now seven successive Test defeats away from home;...

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Dawn Editorial

Appalling tactics

IN Punjab, an encounter with the law can quickly turn deadly. Encouraged by a culture of ‘shoot first, ask...

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Dawn Editorial

More stabilisation

The stabilisation achieved through painful growth compression steps could have been used as a platform for structural reforms.

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Dawn Editorial

Glof alert

FOR many communities in northern Pakistan, the sound of heavy rain now carries a different meaning. It is no longer...

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Dawn Editorial

Unliveable city

IN Karachi, when it comes to water, it is every man and woman for themselves. A persistent shortage in available...

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Dawn Editorial

Hardening lines

Iranian suspicions about Pakistan’s close ties with Washington and Gulf states persist, while Pakistan remains uneasy over Tehran’s growing...

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Dawn Editorial

FaisalTown Group brings worldwide honour to Pakistan with two wins at International Asia Pacific Property Awards 2026-2027

FaisalTown Group brings worldwide honour to Pakistan with two wins at International Asia Pacific Property Awards 2026-2027

The awards celebrate excellence throughout the world across architecture, development, interior design and real estate.

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Dawn

Dawn Editorial

Seizing hope

ISRAEL’S tyranny knows no bounds. After intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla that set sail last week, disturbing...

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Dawn Editorial

Political activity

THE opposition is astir. There is talk of widespread protests this Friday over a list of dissatisfactions with the...

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Dawn Editorial

External woes

Relying indefinitely on remittances to offset structural economic weaknesses is not sustainable.

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Dawn Editorial

K&N's SmartCooking Recipes: Thai Noodles with Kafta Kabab

K&N's SmartCooking Recipes: Thai Noodles with Kafta Kabab

Kafta kabab stir fried with noodles peppers and peanuts in a sweet and spicy Thai chilli sauce.

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Dawn

Dawn Editorial

Ad hoc culture

THE Supreme Court’s ruling against prolonged ad hoc and acting appointments is an indictment of a deeply ...

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Dawn Editorial

The unkindest cut

SUICIDE, a complex symptom of deep despair triggered by mental health problems, is hardly a moral issue. Punitive...

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Dawn Editorial

Hormuz gamble

Hormuz gamble

The Strait of Hormuz has become the real centre of the confrontation.

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Dawn Editorial

Sexual abuse by Israel

Sexual abuse by Israel

Thousands of Palestinian men, women and children are languishing in Israeli prisons in subhuman conditions, with many routinely subjected to sexual...

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Dawn

Zahid Hussain

The digital bank that Pakistan needs

The digital bank that Pakistan needs

Over the past decade, Pakistan has made meaningful progress in digital financial services.

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Dawn Editorial

Ceasefire in name

THE ink on the latest ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon was barely dry when Israeli warplanes were back...

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Dawn Editorial

Free ride

THE federal and provincial governments have extended what appear to be major concessions to the retail sector ahead...

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Dawn Editorial

Water win

Water win

Besides being a technical and legal win, the ruling validates Pakistan’s argument about the existential stakes involved for it.

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Dawn Editorial

Iran’s uranium enrichment imbroglio

THE international community is demanding immediate, permanent peace between Iran and the United States, motivated by concerns over regional...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Nawaz Jaspal

History made at Giga Boutique Mall: Hussain Rehar sells out within two hours on opening day

The launch of Giga Boutique Mall on May 15 marked a defining moment for Pakistan’s luxury retail industry.

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Dawn Editorial

Unkind cyberspace

WHEN abuse occurs face to face, the boundaries are clear. Yet, the same behaviour online is treated less seriously....

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Dawn Editorial

Unwillingness to tax

THE latest IMF staff report reveals the scale of Pakistan’s fiscal dilemma. The approval of fresh disbursements...

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Dawn Editorial

The Afghan problem

It is to its own peril that the Afghan side seems to be mistaking Islamabad’s restraint for lack of resolve.

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Dawn Editorial

Paper leaks

THIS is not the first nor the last time that the trust of students has been betrayed. Cambridge International...

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Dawn Editorial

Pending disputes

FOR those who follow the trajectory of Pakistani politics closely, it had seemed a given that the election tribunals...

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Dawn Editorial

Beijing’s red lines

The Trump-Xi summit still mattered because both sides met with an interest in preventing relations from becoming even more volatile.

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Dawn Editorial

Why investors who know Lahore are looking closely at Alif Holdings’ 20 Canal Residence

20 Canal Residence: Where prestige meets income.

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Dawn Editorial

Thandiani’s 400 kanals set to rewrite Pakistan’s tourism landscape

Pakistan's first four-season mountain destination takes shape under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between Galiyat Development Authority (GDA) and...

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Dawn Editorial

World’s number one smart home camera brand, EZVIZ, strengthens its foothold in Pakistan’s evolving smart security landscape

Modern home cameras offer that visibility through features such as remote monitoring, motion detection, night vision and mobile access.

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Dawn

Dawn Editorial