JAAC ban tensions
Tension has once again engulfed Azad Jammu and Kashmir, where the administration has proscribed the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) just days before a protest planned…
The Public Purview
Editorial
Pakistan faces heatwaves
World Environment Day arrives at a time when the planet is sliding deeper into climatic uncertainty. Global temperature records are being broken with alarming…
Budget uncertainty
The government’s decision to postpone the announcement of the FY27 budget has sparked widespread speculation, as no official explanation has been offered. In the…
GB polls dynamics
The political temperature in Gilgit‑Baltistan has risen sharply as the region prepares to head to the polls. In recent days, the country’s scenic north…
Confused strategy
The latest US strikes on Iranian targets have injected fresh uncertainty into an already volatile Middle East. Washington insists the attacks were carried out…
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.…
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…