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Closing the gap

THE numbers are encouraging, yet one cannot help but rue the opportunities still being lost. The GSMA’s Mobile...

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Dawn

Dawn Editorial

Gender justice in Islam

Gender justice in Islam

The state must strive for public welfare.

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Dawn

Muhammad Hayat Lak

Abuse cycle

LULLED into a sense of false security by its own denial and apathy, Pakistan is a long way from achieving tangible...

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Dawn

Dawn Editorial

Rich and poor

Rich and poor

The system ensures that most middle-class aspirants don’t make it.

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Dawn

Aasim Sajjad Akhtar

Unfinished business

Unfinished business

THE landmark 18th Amendment and seventh NFC Award radically reshaped Pakistan’s fiscal federalism by transferring...

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Dawn

Dawn Editorial

The hard state

The hard state

The Punjab government’s proposed law against ‘anti-social’ behaviour carries controversial clauses.

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Dawn

Tariq Khosa

Fitna-Al-Khawarij: Terrorism in guise of Islam

ISLAM is a religion of peace, justice and compassion for all humanity. Its teachings promote harmony, mutual respect and coexistence among people...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Lessons from Surah Hud-11

SURAH Hud is a powerful reminder of steadfastness, accountability, patience and the consequences of rejecting Allah’s guidance Through the stories...

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Pakistan Observer

News Desk

Rankings show priorities

Rankings show priorities

The ‘World Universities Rankings’ may be a rough measure of quality. But they do reveal a lot.

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Dawn

Faisal Bari

The Indus Waters Treaty and International Law

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Daily Times

Sajid Salamat

A mourning for a sovereignty sold in silence

THIS is an absolute *red alert* and a definitive warning for the survival of the state. Pakistan is under a coordinated, lethal economic espionage...

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Pakistan Observer

News Desk

Water Wars

Water Wars

Water Wars July 03, 2026 Newspaper, Opinions, Editorials Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ...

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The Nation (Editorials)

The Nation Editorial

How to train today’s youth to thrive in the AI era

As we transition into the early stages of the artificial intelligence-driven era, it is important to discern and cultivate skills that will underpin...

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The Frontier Post

The Frontier Post

Overdue response

Two news stories are simultaneously plastered across different platforms in Pakistan. One: heavy rains cause flooding and deaths across the country....

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The Express Tribune

Editorial

Crime or cry for help?

WHEN a person reaches a point where death seems easier than life, the essential question is no longer whether the law has been broken. It is what...

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Pakistan Observer

News Desk

Islamophobia: Demolition Drive under BJP

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Daily Times

Sajid Salamat

Pakistan’s Early Political Development: From Liaquat Ali Khan to Iskander Mirza (1947-1958)

Pakistan’s Early Political Development: From Liaquat Ali Khan to Iskander Mirza (1947-1958)

Pakistan emerged as an independent nation in August 1947 on the condition that democracy would prevail as the form of governance. Ever since the...

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Paradigm Shift

Syed Hammad Ali

Pakistan Is Becoming Too Expensive to Live In

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Daily Times

Sajid Salamat

PTI's woes

Mired in confusion, the opposition currently finds itself in a standstill mode. PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan's confirmation that talks with the...

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The Express Tribune

Editorial

Rebuke for a racist rule

In a stinging 6-3 defeat for President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court rubbished his executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship....

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The Express Tribune

Editorial

Europe heatwave death toll hits 3,700 across 3 nations

Europe heatwave death toll hits 3,700 across 3 nations

France, Belgium, and the Netherlands have recorded a combined 3,700 excess deaths tied to the extreme heatwave that gripped Europe from roughly June...

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The News International

Pareesa Afreen

Sara Netanyahu’s heated clash with Benjamin Netanyahu steals the spotlight at Maccabiah Games opening

Sara Netanyahu’s heated clash with Benjamin Netanyahu steals the spotlight at Maccabiah Games opening

An unusual and embarrassing backstage situation took place at the opening ceremony of the Maccabiah Games at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem where Sara...

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The News International

Ruqia Shahid

Iran Talks

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Daily Times

Sajid Salamat

'Alien gun' on Mars? Resurfaced viral NASA photo sparks fresh extraterrestrial theories

'Alien gun' on Mars? Resurfaced viral NASA photo sparks fresh extraterrestrial theories

In the 21st century, the theories regarding the existence of aliens refuse to dial down. Now, the recently resurfaced NASA photo of Martian planet has...

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The News International

Aqsa Qaddus Tahir

China-Pakistan’s New Chapter (Part 1)

China-Pakistan’s New Chapter (Part 1)

This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). On the morning of 1 July, a grand gathering marking the...

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The Nation

Jiang Zaidong

UN raises alarm as intensifying El Niño threatens more ‘extreme weather events’

UN raises alarm as intensifying El Niño threatens more ‘extreme weather events’

A warning has been issued by the United Nations’ weather watchdog urging governments and humanitarian organizations to fortify against harsh...

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The News International

Ruqia Shahid

Cricket Synergy

Cricket Synergy

Cricket Synergy July 03, 2026 Newspaper, Opinions, Editorials Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ...

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The Nation (Editorials)

The Nation Editorial

The need to restore the Gulf front

Abdulrahman Al-Rashed The Arab Gulf states face security and existential challenges that may be greater than anything they have experienced before,...

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The Frontier Post

The Frontier Post

An Illusive Dream

An Illusive Dream

Human history is defined by a continuous cycle of warfare. Sociologists and historians categorise these conflicts into major structural drivers, i.e....

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The Nation

Saleem Qamar Butt

South Asia’s NextGen Test (Part II)

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Daily Times

Sajid Salamat

Cartoon

Cartoon

Cartoon July 03, 2026 Newspaper, Opinions, Cartoons Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ...

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The Nation (Editorials)

The Nation Editorial

Beyond the Cart: From Informality to Inclusion

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Daily Times

Sajid Salamat

Terrorism strikes again as Pakistan rises in global esteem

IN the grand ledger of history, it has repeatedly been witnessed that whenever Pakistan, through the boundless mercy of the Almighty, secures a...

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Pakistan Observer

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

The politics of names

Just the other day, I read a letter to the editor in a newspaper in which the writer suggested that the historical names of places in Karachi should...

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The Express Tribune

Akbar N Shad

Treasury’s Modernisation

Treasury’s Modernisation

Treasury’s Modernisation July 03, 2026 Newspaper, Opinions, Editorials Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ...

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The Nation (Editorials)

The Nation Editorial

The Fiction Some Indians Choose To Believe About Pakistan

The Fiction Some Indians Choose To Believe About Pakistan

There is an old saying that hatred clouds judgement. If proof were ever needed, one need only read some of what now passes for commentary on Pakistan...

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The Friday Times

Omar Quraishi

King Charles ‘defying’ Prince William wishes regarding Meghan Markle, Harry?

King Charles ‘defying’ Prince William wishes regarding Meghan Markle, Harry?

Prince Harry, who is set to return to Britain following King Charles olive branch, reportedly knew how hard his brother William campaigned to have him...

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The News International

Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo

Katie Price looks back on 'best time' with ex Peter Andre: ‘My prince’

Katie Price looks back on 'best time' with ex Peter Andre: ‘My prince’

Katie Price has a soft spot for her ex-husband Peter Andre in her heart, as she gushes over the singer, calling him her “prince” in her new doc....

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The News International

Maliha Javed

Terrorists Who Got Through

Terrorists Who Got Through

Pakistan's security forces, police, and armed forces have consistently demonstrated determination and professionalism in responding to terrorist...

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The Nation

Dr Naveed Elahi

Smart policing reclaiming Peshawar

THE evolving landscape of law enforcement in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in Peshawar, is witnessing a much-needed and commendable transformation....

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Pakistan Observer

News Desk

‘Everything will be okay’ with Afghanistan. It still isn’t.

‘Everything will be okay’ with Afghanistan. It still isn’t.

‘Everything will be okay’ with Afghanistan. It still isn’t. https://arab.news/62dc7 I remember sitting across from the commander of the Kabul...

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Arab News Pakistan

Baker Atyani

Seeking Happiness for the Chinese People, Promoting Progress for Humanity, Opening a New Chapter for China-Pakistan Cooperation

This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). On the morning of July 1st, a grand gathering marking the...

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Pakistan Observer

H.e. Jiang Zaidong Ambassador Of The People's Republic Of China To Pakistan