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The News on Sunday |
I slamabad winters are like Pakistani politics – pleasantly warm around noon and chilly after sundown. When offices shut and employees head home,...
P akistan’s energy sector is at a precarious intersection of availability, affordability and sustainability. Addressing these critical dimensions...
O ver the past few years, Pakistan has gained international recognition for its ambitious reforestation efforts. The Billion Tree Tsunami...
H ave you ever wondered why, whenever we walk through the streets and markets of Pakistan, we are struck by an overwhelming sense of filth and...
A ccording to the Pew Research Center, generations can be divided into following categories: Baby boomers (born between the years 1946 and 1964),...
The socio-cultural landscape of South Asia, once a vibrant tapestry of interwoven identities and shared traditions, has dramatically transformed...
T The World Food Programme has released an analysis report of nutrition (cost and affordability) in Pakistan titled Fill the Nutrient Gap. This is...
F asih Abbas Bawa lives in Gulberg II. He says MM Alam Road once felt like a walk in the park. But the road’s charm has long faded under the weight...
T he tussle over registration of madrassas can once again expose Pakistan to Financial Action Task Force restrictions. The government is under...
D iscussing the critical importance of water as a resource in Pakistan will not require us to build our argument on the Malthusian theory....
T he year is 1816. An 18-year-old woman named Mary has joined a group of like-minded friends, including the renowned Romantic poet Percy Bysshe...
T he Lahore police claimed a significant drop in the frequency of heinous crimes in October this year. However, the recent flurry of police ‘...
G roundwater is crucial for Pakistan’s water security. It caters to more than 50 percent of agricultural irrigation and 90 percent of drinking...
D eepak Perwani celebrated his 30 years in the industry by launching a flagship store in Karachi. The event was attended by designers,...
T wo events have riveted Americans’ attention over the past week or so. The first is the frantic manhunt for Luigi Mangione, who shot and killed...
I f recent political developments are anything to go by, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf may just as well have changed its political strategy – from...
I nflation is a persistent economic phenomenon where the general price levels of goods and services increases over time, eroding the purchasing...
T he recent developments in Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham HTS) formerly an Al Qaeda affiliate have brought drastic shifts to the country’s...
W ithholding income tax, a cornerstone of modern tax systems, plays a critical role in ensuring fiscal stability across the globe. Its inception,...
P akistan’s microfinance sector continues to evolve. There is still a lot of room for improvement. Several lending organisations have emerged as...
A call for civil disobedience has been issued recently by former prime minister Imran Khan. An informed debate on the subject requires proper...
D omestic fiction is often believed to be detached from public realities. Those who harbour such cynical assumptions tend to forget that the...
T he government is exuberantly celebrating what some of its leaders deem remarkable success of its economic policies. They cite the soaring...
TONI&GUY South Pakistan celebrated its 20th anni-versary with a fabulous show in the city by the sea. The show was not only a reflection of its...
G ender based violence is a severe societal and public health problem, making it one of the foremost global health challenges of our times. It can...
I n the last week of November, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced the establishment of Pakistan’s first Tier-IV data centre at the Nawaz Sharif...
T he Gaza-Israel war, which began in October 2023, has evolved into a major regional crisis, marked by significant civilian casualties,...
T he Japanese concept of ikigai represents the intersection of purpose, passion, vocation and mission, forming a guiding principle for a fulfilling...
I magine this: you have a task to complete and it is all you can think about. It occupies your mind every waking hour, you have everything you need...
P akistan’s exports tell a story both of resilience and stagnation. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, exports in FY2023-24 increased...
T The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s march on Islamabad, followed by intra-party disagreements and the controversy regarding the decision to lead the...
The phrase maan jaisi riyasat (mother-like state) reflects a paternalistic view of the state, portraying it as an institution that nurtures,...