Despite the assurances of government officials, in wake of new developments, critical voices caution that the patwar system may be back
Leaked exam papers, errors in the question papers, and persisting systemic problems, the PPSC needs not just investigation but also a major rethink
TNS talks to Prof Javed Akram, the University of Health Sciences Lahore vice chancellor, on the second wave of coronavirus.
Financial health of the transport sector is precarious; this can be very bad news for the consumer/commuter
The transport sector had been hit hard during Covid lockdowns. The reopening of the economy has brought a sense of reassurance
With the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, the return of Pakistani workers from the Gulf is on a phenomenal rise. Does the government have an immediate...
As Eid draws closer, the government has formulated a cleanliness plan amid prospects of heavy rains and a dengue outbreak
Lahore has long struggled with rainwater flooding, water stagnation and drainage issues during monsoons. This year, Wasa claims to have foolproof...
Of late, Lahore’s biggest problem has been waste management. Will the new system announced by the Punjab CM recently do the needful?
Restrictions on public transport due to Covid-19 had affected commuting systems especially during Ramazan
Disinfection tunnels, which spray a disinfectant on those walking through them, are increasingly being installed at the entrances and exits of...
Kiteflying enthusiasts are looking to make a fresh comeback, as the Lahore High Court hears a petition to return the poor man’s sport to the city
Lahore boasts a noticeable population of Sikhs, yet the city is without a single school where Gurmukhi script is taught. Places like PILAC are...
More than 500 Pakistan students are stranded in Wuhan after the coronavirus outbreak, awaiting a clear evacuation strategy from the Pakistani...
Pakistan lacks a uniform national definition of disability
A DNA test may be irrefutable science, but without a clear-cut policy on admissibility in court, the decision is left to the discretion of judges
The national re-verification programme needs a closer look as Nadra cancels CNICs and revokes citizenships following intelligence agencies’...
Spiritual healers, a good number of them fake, are having a field day in the absence of any regulation
The problems of access, mobility and government neglect for the disabled people are real and need urgent attention
The Young Doctors’ Association boasts about getting the service structures revised, on the strength of sheer street power, amidst allegations of...
