Violence mars Eid
Eid festivities in Quetta were overshadowed by grief and mourning after a devastating suicide bombing on Sunday claimed numerous lives and left scores injured. Official figures initially reported…
The Public Purview
Editorial
Climate risks rising
For communities across northern Pakistan, the sound of heavy rain has taken on a new and ominous meaning. What was once a natural rhythm…
Hormuz crisis diplomacy
The fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States has slowed the pace of fighting, but the underlying conflict remains unresolved. Interior Minister Mohsin…
Retail sector favoured
The federal and provincial governments have chosen to extend significant concessions to the retail sector ahead of Eidul Azha, temporarily lifting restrictions on market…
US‑China cautious talks
The recent summit in Beijing between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping was never expected to deliver sweeping breakthroughs. Years of…
Growth below target
Pakistan’s latest GDP figures present a mixed picture of recovery and restraint. The economy is projected to expand by 3.7 percent in the current…
US‑China summit
Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing marks a moment of considerable weight in international diplomacy. It is the first visit by a sitting US president…
Stalemate fuels global turmoil
The war in the Middle East continues to cast a long shadow over global stability, with no clear resolution in sight. Each passing day…
Unified front against terror
The assault on a police outpost in Bannu on May 9 was not only brazen but chillingly sophisticated. According to official reports, fifteen officers…
A better start for children
The earliest years of life are often decisive in shaping the future of a child, and for Pakistan this truth carries profound urgency. Chronic…
Momentary economic respite
The International Monetary Fund’s approval of Pakistan’s latest programme review has arrived at a time when global economic volatility is intensifying, particularly with the…
Pakistan’s climate turn
Pakistan’s climate conversation is finally beginning to shift from reactive appeals for aid to a more serious recognition of domestic responsibility. Finance Minister Muhammad…
Heatwave fuels crisis
Another summer has arrived, and with it the familiar specter of heatwaves that continue to test Pakistan’s resilience. The National Disaster Management Authority has…
Freedom tied to journalism
On World Press Freedom Day, it is vital to pause and reflect on the state of journalism in Pakistan and the implications of its…
Growth under strain
Pakistan’s growth outlook for the current fiscal year offers cautious optimism, yet the fragility of recovery is becoming increasingly evident as external shocks weigh…
Closing Pakistan’s immunity gap
Vaccines rarely dominate headlines unless a crisis erupts, yet their quiet impact on public health in Pakistan has been profound. As World Immunisation Week…
Pahalgam Attack Fallout
A year has passed since the tragic terrorist assault in Pahalgam, occupied Kashmir, claimed the lives of at least 26 people. Yet the incident…