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Strengthening counterterror resolve
September 20, 2026
The brutal assault in Kohat on Friday represents yet another escalation by Pakistan’s enemies, underscoring the evolving nature of the terrorist threat. The attackers…

Death of Deep Reading and the Rise of Pseudo-intellectuals
September 20, 2026
By Prof. Dr. Umer Farooq I remember the days when people of our generation- Gen X, generally defined as those born between 1965 to…

Courts in conflict
September 18, 2026
What began as a straightforward Supreme Court directive to transfer former prime minister Imran Khan to a hospital for medical tests and treatment has…

Pakistan to Expand EV Sector, Push Local Parts Production: Haroon Akhtar
September 18, 2026
LAHORE, September 18: Pakistan plans to further expand its electric vehicle industry while increasing local production of EV components, Adviser to the Prime Minister…

Targeted energy conservation
September 17, 2026
Pakistan is once again grappling with the consequences of a global energy shock, and the urgency of demand management cannot be overstated. Houthi attacks…

Judicial Well-being and the Administration of Justice
September 16, 2026
By Maryam Riaz Judicial well-being is a prerequisite for judicial independence and the proper administration of justice. Because a stressed judiciary is more susceptible…

Pakistan Joins Global Alliance to Promote Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Public Health
September 16, 2026
ISLAMABAD, September 16: Pakistan has joined an international alliance backing the Lisbon Manifesto on extra virgin olive oil, linking the country’s growing olive sector…

Politics and protests
September 16, 2026
The cycle has become familiar: whenever the opposition announces a protest, the government responds with a heavy hand. Citizens are detained, roughed up, and…

When Life Doesn’t Wait for Payday: How Daira Can Help with Short-Term Digital Credit
September 19, 2026
A medical bill can arrive a few days before payday. A motorcycle can break down on the morning someone needs it to get to…