Fighting Israel’s war The Zionist state not only acts as a spoiler but also effectively dictates the terms of war and peace in the region. Zahid Hussain
Not a level playing field Stadiums are largely empty and media attention wanes when it comes to women playing sports. Zofeen T. Ebrahim
Dubai's non-oil miracle faces its hardest test The four engines that drive Dubai’s economy are under stress. Moazzam Husain
Missing confidence For the government, the economy may be more stable now than it was three years ago, but for manufacturers and exporters, it is still difficult to do business.
GB elections THERE has been some heated politicking in the country’s scenic north in recent days, with Gilgit-Baltistan finally...
The Lebanon factor THE fragile calm that followed the recent US-Iran confrontation is being tested. Iran has made it clear that it does...
One Homes announces $35m foreign investment in Lahore after success of One Canal Road development One Homes has acquired a prime site on Raiwind Road, where the developer will launch its next landmark residential project in Lahore.
K&N's SmartCooking Recipes: Lucknowi Kabab Handi Tender kababs simmered in a rich, creamy Lucknowi-style handi sauce infused with aromatic spices and cashew paste.
'From Collapse to Comeback': The rise of ABHI Bank The shareholder’s origins have always been rooted in technology and financial innovation.
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.
A jolt that may trip K-Electric Nepra’s surprise tariff cut may ripple far beyond Karachi’s power grid as KE’s profits sink and investors threaten arbitration. Nasir Jamal
Taliban seek quid pro quo from US Unlike previous occasions, Kabul is now looking to secure concessions before complying with the Trump administration’s wishes.
The ‘new’ Pakistan is the global saviour REGARDLESS of the direction in which the negotiations between Iran and the United States would move ahead, the role...
The real issue IN the ongoing US-Iran confrontation, a negotiated exit seems unlikely any time soon given the geopolitical...
Armed gangs KARACHI has a huge presence of armed gangs. These gangs are called rifle groups as they use Kalashnikovs, ride...
Legal representation THERE are certain practices prevalent in police stations across Hub city that are putting a question mark against ...
CHARGED PARKING CHARGED PARKING: The Sindh government had issued a notification, formally discontinuing charged parking in any shape...
The spread of HIV is rather alarming THE number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases that keep appearing every now and then in the national media...
From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Land reform amendment ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly today [June 2] passed a Bill which ... provides for extension of the suo moto...
From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Implementation squad ISLAMABAD: The Federal Education Minister, Mr Abdul Hafeez Pirzada, today [June 1] directed the setting up of an...
From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Minorities Week KARACHI: “Minorities Week” is being celebrated throughout the country from today [June 1]. Beginning with early...
OTHER VOICES : Punjab Press : Peanuts for the people ...[T]HE government tends to have the federal budget approved hurriedly while playing up its ‘successes’ in...
OTHER VOICES: Pashto Press: Afghan polls: second phase AFGHANISTAN has announced that the second phase of its presidential election [will take place on] June 14. ... Dr...
OTHER VOICES: Far East Press: Top security official DEFENCE Minister Kim Kwan-jin’s hawkish stance against North Korea has made him No. 1 target of Pyongyang’s...
