Editorial

Tax policy reform

THE cabinet’s decision to create a Tax Policy Office at the finance ministry has raised hopes that tax policy is... Published 17 Feb, 2025 05:53am

Childhood trauma

BEING a child in this society should not be so hard. But recurrent reports of child abuse — from burying girl... Published 16 Feb, 2025 06:12am

Welcome return

IT is almost here; the moment Pakistan has long been waiting for — the first International Cricket Council... Published 16 Feb, 2025 06:12am
Maintaining balance

Maintaining balance

It must take a more proactive approach to establishing Pakistan’s bona fides. Updated 16 Feb, 2025 09:12am

Miners in danger

YESTERDAY’S devastating terrorist attack in Harnai, which killed at least 11 coal miners and injured seven others,... Published 15 Feb, 2025 05:56am

Solar panels scam

THE scam involving over-invoicing to the tune of more than Rs69bn in the import of solar panels raises many ... Published 15 Feb, 2025 05:56am
The Peca problem

The Peca problem

The fight for fundamental freedoms is not the media’s alone, but one that concerns every citizen. Updated 15 Feb, 2025 11:17am

Amazing show

PAKISTAN’S ability to turn it up at the flick of a switch remains uninhibited. The latest show came in... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:24am

Difficult target

A ONE-two punch delivered by an unforeseen, sharp dip in inflation and an extremely slim base of taxpayers is... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:24am
Dangerous times

Dangerous times

Pakistan accounted for six journalist killings in 2024, of which three were deliberately murdered, according to the CPJ. Updated 14 Feb, 2025 08:25am
Trump’s folly

Trump’s folly

This latest pronouncement only reinforces the fears of those who see the plan as a blueprint for ethnic cleansing. Updated 13 Feb, 2025 08:30am

Corruption ranking

IT comes as little surprise. Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024, unveiled on... Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:52am

Support from remittances

EVEN though workers’ remittances dipped, albeit negligibly, in January on a month-over-month basis, the earnings... Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:51am

Sunken dreams

ANOTHER tragedy has struck Pakistani migrants seeking a better future. A boat capsizing off the Libyan coast has ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:43am
Ill omens

Ill omens

One wonders whether institutional leadership realises the long-term ramifications of the ongoing "remaking" of judiciary. Updated 12 Feb, 2025 08:31am

Hate in India

HISTORY shows that rulers use hate speech to provoke hate crimes and ‘othering’ among communities. Indian Prime... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:43am
IMF scrutiny

IMF scrutiny

Strengthening foundations of the economic superstructure will help make the economy competitive and boost growth. Updated 11 Feb, 2025 08:44am

Shadow voices

OVER the weekend, another ‘open letter’ addressed to the army chief and attributed to former prime minister ... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:58am

Paradise at a premium

PAKISTAN’S recent triumph at the New York Travel and Adventure Show 2025, winning the Best Partner Pavilion Award,... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:56am
A positive note

A positive note

With govt unable to press growth accelerator without upending fragile recovery, sufferings of low-middle-income households are unlikely to disappear soon. Updated 10 Feb, 2025 08:15am