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The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, which directly feeds Pakistan's mighty Indus River via its snow and glaciers, has recorded its lowest snow...
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pervasive issue that affects millions of people in Pakistan and around the world. Women and marginalised groups...
Pakistan, as a civilised and peace-loving country, has reached out to India, expressing its willingness to become part of any "neutral and...
Pakistan's longstanding battle with tuberculosis (TB) has taken a dire turn, with the country now ranking fifth globally in the number of TB cases and...
The decision to increase pensions for beneficiaries of the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) is a welcome move to ease life for private...
Politics of convenience prevailed as estranged allies in the coalition agreed to shelve the contentious canal issue. The proposed construction of six...
The spectre of food insecurity in Pakistan has taken on an alarming dimension. The World Bank's recent warning — that nearly 10 million Pakistanis...
The urgent need to eliminate polio in Pakistan has become more pressing than ever, especially in light of the recent tragic events that have seen...
In a calculated rejoinder to India on its aggressive posturing in the wake of Pahalgam killings, Pakistan has hinted at exercising the right to hold...
The numbers speak for themselves. In just a year, the Banking Mohtasib Pakistan has had to intervene in 27,753 cases of fraud and bank-related...
US President Donald Trump's nonsensical "reciprocal tariffs" and the ensuing trade war with China have devastated the global economy and threaten to...
The tragic killings in the scenic Pahalgam resort, near Srinagar, must drive some deep introspection for all. It is neither a moment to react with...
The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation has inadvertently rubbished the claims of local agriculturists that support prices are critical for the...
There is a professional goof at work while dealing with the Haj operations. The fear that around 67,000 aspiring pilgrims will be denied their right...
Tehreek Tahaffuz Aayen-i-Pakistan is turning out to be a non-starter. The anti-government movement that was supposed to be spearheaded by the cornered...
Plastic pollution is a global problem that significantly impacts humans, wildlife and ecosystems. To combat this mounting crisis, Sindh government has...
The Punjab government has once again announced an initiative to support Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by launching a Rs1 billion programme that...
A leap forward has been attained as Pakistan and Afghan authorities have struck a deal to get going amid adversity and reservations. A one-on-one...
Karachi is broken — and it cannot be rebuilt with mere buses and buzzwords. The Sindh government, in a recent meeting with the International...
The declining level of development spending is a matter of grave concern, as not even 40% of the federal government's proposed PSDP from the budget...
Abandoned weapons in Afghanistan are now threatening peace and security across the horizon. Credible reports and recent incidents, such as the Jaffar...
Pakistan's women's cricket team has booked its place at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 with authority and an unbroken winning streak. Playing...
The world continues to bear silent witness to the genocide in Gaza. Even though the death toll has now passed 51,000, with over 100,000 injured and...
Remittances are pouring in and an aura of confidence in the economy is building up. This is a good omen for attaining sustainability, as the country...
The integrity of education boards across Sindh has come into question in light of recently uncovered irregularities and controversial decisions...
Despite a steep fall in international oil prices, there has been no relief for the masses in the country from the unbearably high prices of petroleum...
A reset with Bangladesh is most promising and has opened new vistas of regional cooperation. The foreign secretary-level talks held in Dhaka, after a...
In Pakistan, 10 to 15 patients die every day waiting for an organ that never comes. These are preventable deaths. Lives could have been saved if...
Despite the claims of the government, the surging number of Pakistanis seeking employment abroad is a poignant reflection of the country's economic...
The incentives announced by the government in an earnest endeavour to woo the overseas Pakistanis are worth appreciating. It had been long desired, as...
Washington is cognisant of Pakistan's strategic utility and President Donald Trump had himself praised Islamabad's role in countering terrorism. This...
Since moving to England, well over two years ago, I continue to find it difficult to explain Pakistan to westerners. They know Pakistan as a...
Since moving to England, well over two years ago, I continue to find it difficult to explain Pakistan to westerners. They know Pakistan as a...
Delhi and Punjab face hazardous air pollution levels, with high PM2.5 and PM10 due to crop burning, vehicular emissions, and industrial activity....
In a society increasingly driven by digital engagement, Musk’s actions reveal both the promise and peril of this new frontier in politics. The post...
US sanctions on 19 Indian companies and individuals accused of funneling dual-use components to Russia, purportedly keeping Moscow's military...
A simplified explanation of the 26th Constitutional Amendment to help everyone understand the changes it has introduced to Pakistan’s constitution....
The escalating Middle East conflict, ignited by Hamas' attack on Israel in October 2023, worsened with Iran’s strike on October 2. Israel, backed...
After extended legal battles, PTI has been granted permission for public meetings in Lahore and Islamabad, despite state restrictions following the...
Sindh's environment minister has raised alarm on the fast conversion of farmlands near urban centres into housing societies, posing a serious...
Not sure if shameless is the word to describe Israel's modus operandi. The killing of more than 100 civilians sheltered in a Gaza school is...