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Tax or treat?

The burden of responsibility for Pakistan's deteriorating healthcare landscape primarily belongs to government officials who are tasked with...

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Students and drug addiction

The magnitude of drug abuse among students in Karachi continues to get worse, despite intervention efforts by the government and social welfare...

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Fifty days on

More than fifty days after their vessel was hijacked off the Somali coast, Pakistani crew members remain hostage at sea with no visible breakthrough...

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Most boycotted nation

Israel has earned the unenviable distinction of becoming "the most boycotted nation in the world", according to a leading Israeli newspaper....

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Uneducated and unwell

Pakistan's Economic Survey 2025-26 offers a useful yardstick to gauge the state of the country's health and education sectors over the past...

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AJK situation

There is a politico-administrative standoff in the AJK. The strike called by the apolitical Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) for seeking...

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A forward-looking budget

The Rs18.8 trillion Federal Budget for FY2026-27, unveiled in the National Assembly yesterday, reflects a distinctly forward-looking approach. With...

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Blustering water threats

India's latest water warfare rhetoric is desperate, dangerous and delusional. India's Water Resources Minister CR Patil recently claimed...

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Missed growth, promising outlook

The Economic Survey for the outgoing year paints an optimistic outlook of the economy, despite the growth target being missed. The survey highlights...

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Saved by benefit of doubt

The Supreme Court's acquittal of two MQM workers in the Baldia factory fire case is a devastating blow to the families of over 260 workers who...

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Maiden football title

Pakistan's long-suffering football fraternity finally has a moment to cherish. After decades of administrative turmoil and international...

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Safe city!

The figures emerging from Islamabad should alarm every citizen and embarrass every institution tasked with protecting the public. In the first five...

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Precarious Mideast

Crests and troughs in the Middle East are surely unravelling the fragile peace. Warring parties seem to have resumed hostilities, and the diplomatic...

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FIFA greed cup

The biggest-ever FIFA World Cup kicks off tomorrow with a match between South Africa and Mexico, which is co-hosting the 48-nation tournament along...

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Karachi's crime culture

There is little debate left about Karachi's liveability as it plunges further into disorder every year, especially when compared with other big...

10.06.2026 40

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Paperless assembly

The Punjab Assembly's first fully paperless session on 8 June marks a significant milestone in Pakistan's long and often uneven journey...

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Regional security profile

Pakistan's synopsis on security concerns vis-à-vis India and Afghanistan, made public at the UNSC on Monday, was on the mark. Ambassador Asim...

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Acid and impunity

Sabra Sultana. Raheela Raheem. Noreen Jabbar. Iqra Parveen. Naila Farhat. And now Dr Mahnoor Khan Nasar. These are only some of the names of the...

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Trade deficit surge

As the federal government prepares to unveil the FY27 budget, the latest trade figures offer a sobering reminder that the country's economic...

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G-B's verdict

The elections in Gilgit-Baltistan are all set to deliver a hung assembly, with PPP emerging as the single largest party securing 10 of the 24 seats up...

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Punishing efficiency

Pakistan's power sector is once again attempting to treat the symptoms while ignoring the disease. The government's proposed "two-part...

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A Mideast deal a must

Escalation is on the cards in the Middle East as the uneasy ceasefire that has been in place since April 8 seems to be unravelling. Fresh skirmishes...

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Death for demonic crimes

In a nation where the scales of justice often tilt against the most vulnerable, our courts have delivered powerful, unequivocal verdicts that deserve...

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Minimum wage

Pakistan's economic managers often point to improving macroeconomic indicators, easing inflation and signs of recovery. Yet for millions of...

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Expanding settlements

Israel is going ahead with its ethnic cleansing exercise in the West Bank, with over 2,100 new houses set to be built on illegal settlements in the...

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Looming food crisis

The US-Iran conflict and its spillover across the Middle East has not only impacted the geopolitical landscape, but has also taken a toll on the...

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Blow to Trump

The US Congress has castigated Donald Trump for his war-mongering in the Middle East – in what amounts of a serious political setback. The vote in...

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Prioritising climate

World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5, arrives this year with a message that is both timely and urgent. Under the theme, "Inspired...

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No end in sight

Keeping track of the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme (K-IV Project) feels a bit like Groundhog Day, where every morning starts with the...

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Deadly heat

Pakistan is once again in the grip of an unforgiving heatwave that is testing the limits of public health preparedness. From suffocating humidity to...

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No rest for Gaza

The holy days of Eid-ul-Azha are meant to herald peace, festive meals and the laughter of children dressed in new clothes. Instead, for the 2.1...

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75 years of ironclad friendship

Timed with the 75th anniversary of bilateral ties, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's ongoing tour of China has reinforced the deep strategic and...

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Time to share blessings and joy!

Eid-ul-Azha reminds us of the significance of sacrifice, generosity towards the needy, and the spirit of submission to the Will of Almighty. The...

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Empty tanks before Eid

Breakdowns at the Dhabeji pumping station that provides millions of gallons of water to Karachi are so frequent that they almost seem like standard...

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Data security

Pakistan's digital transformation has accelerated rapidly over the past decade. But while the country has embraced technology, it continues to...

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An untenable approach

The government has dropped hints that the upcoming budget may not feature any raise in salaries and pensions – suggesting a lack of consideration...

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Quetta train blast

The heinous blast on a shuttle train in Quetta yesterday, which claimed at least 14 lives amid fears of a rise in casualties, underscores the...

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More convictions, higher visibility

A so-called cleric serving a religious seminary in Karachi has been handed double 15-year sentences along with a fine of Rs2 million by a sessions...

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Digital fire safety

Karachi's fire safety record has long been shaped by neglect and weak oversight, with action often coming only after disaster strikes. Commercial...

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Energy security

The recent push to establish a strategic oil reserve is a much-needed solution that would have been timely about 20 years ago, when the country was...

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Formalising labour

In a welcome move, Sindh Assembly has finally approved and passed the Domestic Workers Welfare Bill 2025 that aims to safeguard the rights of...

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Dog culling ban

When it comes to stray dogs in Pakistan, people often have two different responses. On one hand, there are those who treat them like pets and put out...

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Proud at 75

Pakistan and China are phenomenal friends, indispensable strategic partners and exemplary neighbours. Marking the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic...

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Nishtar hospital again

The recent incident at Nishtar Hospital in Multan, where a patient underwent surgery without mandatory HIV screening and later tested positive, is...

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Xi, Putin huddle

Xi Jinping playing host to Vladimir Putin just days after Donald Trump's landmark visit is an extension of Chinese clout in global affairs. As...

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Sana Yousaf murder verdict

The death sentence handed to Umar Hayat for the brutal murder of 17-year-old TikToker Sana Yousaf is the first step in securing justice for the...

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FIA misconduct

Those tasked with upholding the law cannot be seen violating it. This is not a complicated principle. It does not require legal training to grasp, nor...

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Two degrees, one invoice

HEC is just about to roll out a higher education programme that went through its fair share of controversy back in 2015 - except this time it's a...

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Hardening positions

Tehran's continued defiance is adding to Washington's frustration bordering on retribution. In a latest move, the Islamic republic has...

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Provocative rhetoric

India never seems to learn. Decades of repeated confrontations and hard lessons have done little to temper a recurring impulse in New Delhi to mistake...

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