Editorial

Basant returns to Lahore skies

After more than two decades, Lahore once again witnessed the flutter of kites across its skies as Basant made a cautious comeback. The festival,…

Joblessness threatens Pakistan’s growth

Pakistan’s mounting unemployment challenge has moved beyond being a demographic concern and is now directly constraining economic growth. World Bank president Ajay Banga recently…

Islamabad’s sectarian attack demands decisive response

The suicide bombing at an imambargah in Islamabad during Friday prayers has once again exposed the fragility of Pakistan’s security environment and the persistence…

Balancing Tax Recovery with Economic Realities

With the upcoming International Monetary Fund review mission scheduled later this month, Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue is under mounting pressure to address a…

The Stakes in US-Iran Talks

After weeks of heightened tension across the Middle East, the United States and Iran are expected to resume negotiations in the coming days, with…

Another pause in the NFC process

The long-awaited 11th National Finance Commission, which was expected to replace the seventh award agreed more than a decade and a half ago, has…

Ending Polio: A Test of Resolve

As Pakistan steps into the new year, the familiar sight of a nationwide polio vaccination drive once again takes centre stage. More than 45…

Balancing relief with reform

The recent announcement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of a relief package for Pakistan’s struggling industrial sector has been welcomed as a timely intervention.…

Confronting militancy in Balochistan

The coordinated wave of terrorist violence that struck Balochistan on Saturday has once again underscored the gravity of the challenge Pakistan faces in securing…

Pakistan steps up Nipah vigilance

Pakistan’s decision to strengthen surveillance at all entry points in response to confirmed Nipah virus cases in India reflects a responsible and measured approach.…

Region resists war as US pressure on Iran grows

The Middle East today finds itself at a tense crossroads, with the possibility of renewed American military action against Iran casting a shadow over…

Tirah civilians need protection

The unfolding situation in Tirah has once again placed ordinary citizens at the center of a conflict not of their making. As the state…

BOARD OF PEACE – PAKISTAN’S STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE

Pakistan’s participation in the proposed Board of Peace (BoP) must be viewed in the broader context of regional stability, principled diplomacy, and the evolving…

A tragedy foretold at Gul Plaza

The devastating fire at Gul Plaza on Karachi’s M.A. Jinnah Road, which claimed more than 20 lives on Saturday night, has once again laid…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Failure on the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Program (IFRP)

The Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Program (IFRP), launched in September 2023, is a major state initiative designed to ensure the phased return of all illegal…

Terror Resurgence in Pakistan

Terrorism has once again cast its shadow over Pakistan, reminding the nation of the fragility of peace and the resilience required to preserve it.…