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Power transition

NEPRA’S approval of the wheeling auction framework, alongside announcing a date for competitive market operations,...

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Dawn Editorial

World’s dirtiest air

PAKISTAN’S air quality crisis is visible in the winter smog that descends on its cities. The scale of the problem...

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Dawn Editorial

At the crossroads

OVER the next few days, the joint US-Israeli aggression against Iran can go either of two ways: nascent attempts at ...

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Dawn Editorial

Two-nation theory

Two-nation theory

There is a Pakistan of privilege and a Pakistan of poverty.

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Syed Sheheryar Raza Zaidi

Another Nuremberg?

Another Nuremberg?

Leaders would have us believe that war is justified.

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F.s. Aijazuddin

Rising stakes

Rising stakes

Country after country is struggling with a fuel crisis that is only going to intensify in the days ahead.

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Khurram Husain

War and climate resilience

War and climate resilience

The direct ecological cost of the Gulf conflict is immediate and enduring.

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Ali Tauqeer Sheikh

K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Cheesy Sausage Toffee

K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Cheesy Sausage Toffee

Crispy, golden dough parcels stuffed with mini sausages and melted cheddar for a fun and cheesy savoury snack.

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Dawn Editorial

Affordable housing

Affordable housing

Pakistan faces a substantial economy housing shortfall, estimated at 10m units, with an annual addition of around 350,000 units.

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Zafar Masud

Trump’s new gimmick

Trump’s new gimmick

There cannot be any meaningful talks under the shadow of war.

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Zahid Hussain

Fertiliser constraints

AS the Gulf conflict continues, the disruption in global fertiliser markets has again exposed the weaknesses of...

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Dawn Editorial

International silence

WORDS fall short when it comes to describing the scale and depth of horror unfolding in Palestine, whose people face...

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Dawn Editorial

Diplomatic off-ramp

THE international community appeared to let out a sigh of relief when US President Donald Trump pulled away on ...

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Dawn Editorial

Scope for peace

Scope for peace

Is Trump really looking for an off-ramp?

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Mahir Ali

Energy security

Energy security

Energy supply resilience is now a strategic priority.

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Mohamed Yahya

Terror listing

FEW will disagree that terrorism has witnessed a major resurgence in Pakistan, especially after the Afghan Taliban...

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Dawn Editorial

Ending TB

WORLD Tuberculosis Day is meant to remind governments that one of humanity’s oldest diseases remains among its...

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Dawn Editorial

Stopgap relief

THERE is fiscal logic in the government’s decision to sharply increase the petroleum levy on high-octane fuel — ...

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Dawn Editorial

Hydro war crime

Hydro war crime

Any aggression can endanger water in the ME.

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Naseer Memon

A single species

Views on removing conocarpus trees have been mixed.

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Arif Hasan

Peril of not knowing Gordafarid

Peril of not knowing Gordafarid

In modern Persian culture, Gordafarid is a feminist icon and a symbol of Iranian resistance and ingenuity.

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Jawed Naqvi

A hegemon weakens

A hegemon weakens

It is not merely about a populist, whimsical president.

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Arifa Noor

Tax proposals

THE wide-ranging tax proposals put forward by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan seek to...

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Dawn Editorial

ADB strategy

THE ADB’s new five-year country partnership strategy comes at a moment when Pakistan’s economy, though showing...

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Dawn Editorial

Land of the free?

DONALD Trump has changed the US in significant ways — particularly during his current stint at the White House....

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Dawn Editorial

Disaster readiness

Disaster readiness

Karachi should be served by a comprehensive plan.

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Farhan Anwar

Crassus and Carrhae

Crassus and Carrhae

Nothing is ever enough for the Crassuses of the world.

23.03.2026 90

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Zarrar Khuhro

Assessing Pakistan’s trust

Assessing Pakistan’s trust

The US views Pakistan’s efforts to modernise its missile programme with caution.

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Muhammad Amir Rana

Lessons from the war

Lessons from the war

The US has always underestimated the power of nationalism in countries it attacked or occupied.

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Maleeha Lodhi

Chery Master Pakistan gears up to deliver Tiggo 8 PHEV in April 2026

Chery Master Pakistan gears up to deliver Tiggo 8 PHEV in April 2026

Tiggo PHEV series was first unveiled in Nov’25 at Pakistan Auto Show 2025, followed by a nationwide sneak preview.

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Dawn Editorial

Weathering the storm

KARACHI’S severe overnight storm once again exposed how fragile the city’s infrastructure is. Though the ...

20.03.2026 60

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Dawn Editorial

Pakistan’s right

THE US director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, recently made uncalled-for comments regarding Pakistan’s...

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Dawn Editorial

Sombre Eid

Had there been greater unity within the Muslim world, foreign aggressors would have thought twice about launching such criminal wars.

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Dawn Editorial

Active learning

Active learning

Rote learning doesn’t help students connect theory with reality.

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Mehrin shah

Whose fear counts?

Whose fear counts?

The architecture of othering puts the soldier above the schoolgirl.

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Muna Khan

Iran’s escalation dominance

Iran’s escalation dominance

If the Arab states attack Iran, there will be celebrations in Tel Aviv as the Zionist dream would have come true.

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Abbas Nasir

Diminishing ODA and more

Diminishing ODA and more

In a fast-changing world, we need to start owning our problems.

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Zafar Mirza

Zong 5G is live; Leading Pakistan’s digital journey into a new era with commercial 5G launch!

Zong 5G is live; Leading Pakistan’s digital journey into a new era with commercial 5G launch!

This launch reflects a clear strategic commitment: to lead Pakistan’s transition into a fully digital, intelligent, and connected future.

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Dawn Editorial

Stopgap or long-term?

Stopgap or long-term?

The austerity plan is for a limited period and hence of limited benefit.

19.03.2026 50

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Ahmed Bilal Mehboob

Let them in

THE government need not be so difficult. Former prime minister Imran Khan’s sons, Kasim and Sulaiman, have not ...

19.03.2026 60

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Dawn Editorial

War’s hunger toll

THE conflict between the US, Israel and Iran continues to widen with far-reaching repercussions.The UN’s World ...

19.03.2026 60

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Dawn Editorial

Larijani’s killing

THE US-Israeli attempt to wipe out Iran’s top leadership is not likely to have the intended effect of making the...

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Dawn Editorial

Labour’s journey

Labour’s journey

Uncertainty marks the future course of industrial relations.

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Parvez Rahim

A glass Napoleon

A glass Napoleon

Gulf states must prepare themselves for the worst.

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F.s. Aijazuddin

Managing wartime volatility

Managing wartime volatility

The most important thing is to ensure that Pakistan stays out of the fighting, no matter the cost.

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Khurram Husain

FaisalTown Group and Alfalah Investments forge strategic partnership for REIT-based villa development at Faisal Hills

FaisalTown Group and Alfalah Investments forge strategic partnership for REIT-based villa development at Faisal Hills

The collaboration will advance healthcare, infrastructure advisory, and the development of 100 premium villas through an innovative REIT investment...

18.03.2026 20

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Dawn Editorial

K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Black Pepper Jalapeno Basil Chicken

K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Black Pepper Jalapeno Basil Chicken

Crispy chicken tossed in a bold black pepper, jalapeño and basil sauce for a vibrant, Asian-inspired dish with a fiery kick.

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Dawn Editorial

Pakistan’s dilemma

Pakistan’s dilemma

Bound by a defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan is in a precarious position.

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Zahid Hussain

Disappointment in Dhaka

FOR a side looking for lift-off after a disappointing T20 World Cup, it was despair for Shaheen Shah Afridi’s ...

18.03.2026 40

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Dawn Editorial

Unsafe trains

SUNDAY’S accident involving the Shalimar Express has once again brought into sharp focus the deep structural and...

18.03.2026 60

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Dawn Editorial