Editorial

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
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

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
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

Justice for all

ALONG with his domestic agenda, Donald Trump is busy ripping to shreds the post-World War II ‘rules-based... Published 10 Feb, 2025 07:07am

Held back

IT is a crying shame how women are conspicuously absent from Pakistan’s civil services. Despite comprising half ... Published 10 Feb, 2025 07:07am
Race against time

Race against time

While some bright spots emerged at Breathe Pakistan moot, we must streamline our climate governance. Updated 09 Feb, 2025 08:35am

Open door

THE door is still open for talks, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has reminded the PTI. What matters, however,... Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:52am

Football suspension

ONCE again, Pakistan has been ousted from the global football family. FIFA recently suspended the Pakistan Football... Published 09 Feb, 2025 07:51am

Wheat decision

THE federal decision to stop setting the minimum support price for wheat and cease the staple’s procurement... Published 08 Feb, 2025 06:32am

A year later

A war of egos has been fought between a handful of individuals at the cost of the well-being of millions of ordinary Pakistanis. Updated 08 Feb, 2025 08:27am

Dhanmondi attack

HISTORY has shown that unless states deliver development and equal rights to all, disenfranchised people can target... Published 08 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Depopulating Gaza

Depopulating Gaza

The least feasible "solution" is the Trumpian plan for Gaza’s ethnic cleansing and occupation, which is a non-starter. Updated 07 Feb, 2025 08:02am