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The News on Sunday |
A s President Trump signs executive orders with a flourish, there is a lot at stake. The birthright citizenship has been revoked and there is some...
“Food security is not just about filling bellies; it’s about dignity, health and the very foundation of a thriving society.” - Rajendra Pachauri...
P akistan is passing through a critical phase of its economic stabilization. It needs to implement fundamental reforms to address long-standing...
I n international climate governance, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement represents a beacon of hope and innovation. It provides a mechanism through...
B ina Shah’s latest publication, The Monsoon War, is divided into four parts that immerse the reader deep into the world of dystopian feminist...
Recently, on a bright and sunny Sunday, when Lahore shone in all its glory, and days of smog and fog were seemingly over, a couple of friends...
M igrant workers are very important for Pakistan’s economy, contributing billions of dollars in remittances every year. In fiscal year 2024-2025,...
O n Thursday, Imran Khan pulled a plug on the month-long dialogue with the government that aimed at winning freedom for his party’s incarcerated...
D rake’s legal feud with Kendrick Lamar and Universal Music Group (UMG) is delivering more twists and turns than a Shonda Rhimes drama—and the...
T he environmental degradation of our planet is the most pressing existential threat to humanity today. The causes of this...
Sarbpreet Singh is a writer, podcaster and commentator based in Boston, USA. He has been a major force in retelling The Story of the Sikhs...
In January 2013, a few days before the launch of the Alif Ailaan campaign, I spoke to a close friend about the challenges of trying to secure a...
T o someone who’s been to the Lahore Zoo a couple of times in the past, a recent visit to the place — that is, post its much-tomtommed upgrade —...
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy tackles hate speech with bold new YouTube series A cademy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s SOC Films has...
T he toxic air enveloping Pakistan’s cities is a stark reminder of the country’s environmental recklessness. Experts warn that the time for...
Recently, the rhetoric and actions of some prominent leaders including US president-elect Donald Trump and Tesla CEO and Trump’s political...
T he temporary ceasefire agreement, brokered between Israel and Hamas on January 16, marks a significant yet precarious development in the history...
D espite recent signs of relief, the national economy remains precariously perched on the edge of deep crisis. The current GDP growth projection of...
T he political landscape of Gilgit-Baltistan underwent a significant shift a year ago, following the ouster of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf...
T he housing and construction sectors account for 2.53 percent (Rs 380 billion) of Pakistan’s GDP and employ 7.61 percent of the labour force....
I n its recent session, the National Assembly discussed the issue of human trafficking. The House was informed that the government planned to...
A blend of savage satire and poignant allegory, Sarmad Sehbai’s debut English-language novel, The Blessed Curse, stands as a bold commentary on...
P eace is a deeply cherished value, one that transcends the bounds of time, culture and belief. It is the beacon towards which humanity...
T here is no doubt that the economy has made a strong recovery. But most of the fiscal consolidation was achieved by implementing the IMF...
U niversal Health Coverage promises a system where everyone can access essential healthcare services without financial hardship. Pakistan has...
G uru Mangat Road, which is otherwise a wide passage , routinely turns into a bottleneck as vehicles occupy every inch of the road near a private...
F aced with a large trade deficit, energy crises and high unemployment rates, Pakistan’s economy needs a new direction for economic growth....
T he situation has started easing in the violence-hit Kurram district following the January 1 peace agreement reached through a tribal jirga. The...
U raan Pakistan framework, unveiled the other day by the prime minister, aiming for macroeconomic stability and sustainable development, places a...
T he relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been, to put it mildly, an uneasy one. For decades, these neighbouring countries have been...
A s one had always feared, the arbitrary regulation and internet shutdowns in Pakistan have inflicted severe losses on the country’s economy. A...
Production house to watch in 2025 Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, the dynamic duo behind 7th Sky Entertainment, have transformed drama...