From the Newspaper

The wrong approach

GOVERNMENTS in Pakistan have a long history of using the police force to suppress and silence those having opinions... Published 23 Nov, 2024 08:19am

Fairness phobia

THIS is with reference to the impact of fairness creams on ‘beauty standards’ and racial reverence in the... Published 23 Nov, 2024 08:19am

FACT CHECK

FACT CHECK: This is with reference to the article ‘The last of the maestros’ (Icon, Nov 3). The obituary of ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 08:19am

Political gimmick

I FELT a gush of happiness when I heard that a three-month winter electricity relief package was being offered by ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 08:19am

Shikarpur lawlessness

IN a recent video circulating on social media platforms, a family on its way to a local school in Shikarpur can be... Published 22 Nov, 2024 07:07am

CONTROVERSIAL AMENDMENT

CONTROVERSIAL AMENDMENT: The 26th Constitutional Amendment, despite the controversy surrounding its passage through... Published 22 Nov, 2024 07:07am

Visually impaired

IN an era where inclusivity is a guiding principle, it is vital for organisations to take actionable steps to ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 07:07am

Hostel charges

THE exorbitant charges of hostels in Islamabad are affecting a large portion of the community. In recent years, the... Published 22 Nov, 2024 07:07am

Pakistan and US under Trump

EVERY leader from Pakistan, either in government or opposition, has congratu-lated Donald Trump, the president-elect... Published 22 Nov, 2024 07:07am

‘Real’ independence

DONALD Trump has won the presidential elections in the United States once again, and is ready to take what is... Published 22 Nov, 2024 07:07am

Diplomatic concerns

POLITICAL appointments on key positions may not always align with the qualifications and expertise required for... Published 22 Nov, 2024 07:07am

Illegal service tax

DESPITE a clarification by the Sindh government to the effect that the service tax on debit and credit card... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:18am

Police reforms

TIME and again, we realise the pressing need for introducing reforms in the policing system of the country. Multiple... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:17am

A neglected spot

IN my childhood, whenever we came to Karachi, a visit to the Hawkesbay and the Seaview was a must. A picnic at the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:15am

M2 perilous stretch

THE Islamabad-Lahore Motorway (M2) was inaugurated in 1997 and serves as a flagship project that has transformed... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:15am

HOSPITAL BEDS

HOSPITAL BEDS: An acute shortage of hospital beds as well as ventilators in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT),... Published 21 Nov, 2024 08:12am

Lahore needs to do what London did

THERE are severe threats to human health and environment that smog poses to Lahore and other cities in Punjab. Every... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:53am