Opinion

Constrained partnership

The Global Fund’s observations point to serious weaknesses in governance & institutional accountability.

Zafar Mirza

Ambition without scale?

Competition among brands is desirable, but proliferation of incompatible platforms undermines supplier competitiveness.

Ehsan Malik

Midterm lessons

Growth is no longer enough as a political argument.

Asif Saad

Beyond diplomacy

Constitutional federalism needs to work for economic development.

Laraib Sajid

Editorial

Climate challenges

Pakistan cannot afford to confront its climate crises one disaster, one season and one international summit at a time.

Under fire

THE bloodshed continues unabated. On Wednesday, at least 12 policemen were martyred in the line of duty in KP. Ten...

Used car imports

THE government’s effort to restrict used car imports appears to be faltering. So suggest the numbers. Despite...

Branded Content

The air we bring our children home to

An appropriately sized air purifier with effective particle filtration can help reduce airborne particles in the room where it operates.

Getz Pharma’s Astola Facility achieves WHO Prequalification, reinforcing global quality leadership

WHO Prequalification is among the most stringent quality benchmarks in the global pharmaceutical industry.

Premier Choice International expands its portfolio of global partnerships with Regus in Islamabad

Building on its partnerships with international hospitality names Hilton and Ramada, PCI brings global co-working brand Regus to its developments, with further expansion planned across Islamabad.

Analysis & Comment

Can KP CM Afridi strike a balance between agitation & governance?

Critics accuse the PTI-led KP govt of putting agitation ahead of administration, calling for governor’s rule if things don’t improve.

Inflation eases, but prices stay high — here's why the relief isn't being felt

Lower inflation does not mean prices have returned to previous levels. It simply means that they are rising more slowly on average.

A budget to calm lenders or households?

Economists see little room for growth under IMF programme; economy stuck in low-growth equilibrium as consumers’ purchasing power erodes.

Reimagining deterrence, 28 years after Pakistan's nuclear tests in Chagai

The May 2025 conflict demonstrated that limited war under the nuclear shadow is now a practical reality rather than a theoretical possibility.

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Letters

Academic degrees guarantee nothing

YOUNG, educated men and women leave Pakistan every day because the country has failed to carve out a space for them...

Pollution in Peshawar

THE severity of air pollution in Peshawar has reached alarming levels, posing serious health risks to the people....

SECP accountability

THE Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) regulates non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and...

Childhood trauma

CHILDHOOD, a beautiful phase of life, is meant to be a safe and happy time where children can grow and learn without...

Risk assessment

THE prime minister recently met Bill Gates in New York, and media reports of the meeting suggest there might be some...

STRAY DOGS

STRAY DOGS: Packs of stray dogs roam around schools, markets, hospitals and residential areas in Hyderabad, posing a...

50 Years Ago

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Red shirts slated

BANNU: Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto said here today [Nov 12] that his endeavour was to accelerate the pace of...

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Transitional legal steps

DIR (Malakand Division): Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto today [Nov 11] announced transitional legal measures for...

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Indus waters

KOHAT: Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, yesterday [Nov 9] said that a Judicial Commission will be appointed...