This duality of demanding dialogue while inciting confrontation has become PTI’s defining political dilemma
Karachi was only Pakistani city to appear in rankings this year
This was not ‘America’s war’ was refrain heard constantly from American pundits
Victory also involved some prescient coaching by Head Coach Tahir Zaman
The UN was created with the idea that it would preserve global peace and security. However, over the last few years, it has failed to do so. The Iran-Israel issue that has the possibility of going...
Pakistan is going through a severe heatwave, with high temperatures arriving weeks ahead of the usual summer season. This is a serious threat to public health, agriculture and overall public...
The Middle East has, once again, braced itself for the impact of a full blown war between two arch rivals. The recent retaliation by Iran has posed a severe threat to Israel, with the latter...
Everybody knows that, ever since the end of World War II, the US has played a very negative role in international affairs. It has waged undeclared wars in practically every corner of the world. Most...
Inter city buses used to be readily available for commuters travelling from Karachi to other cities in Pakistan. One could easily find these buses at Cantt Station, near the main commercial...
Despite being the largest recipient of American aid and diplomatic protection, Israel has, time and again, acted in ways that harm US interests. Over the decades, Israel has engaged in covert arms...
Not satiated with its bloodletting of over fifty thousand civilians in, Israel has, with US support, attacked Iran on the spurious pretext that it is building nuclear weapons. The fact of the matter...
Reducing the sales tax on imported solar panels from 18 per cent to 10 per cent is a welcome step. However, I believe even a 10 per cent tax is too high for a country like Pakistan, which is heavily...
Pakistan’s education system is divided into two distinct systems: private education and government education. Both the systems are totally different in terms of quality, facilities, fee structures...
This letter refers to the article ‘A risky race without a rulebook’ by Dr Sharmila Faruqi. The crypto phenomenon has already taken the world by storm. Some countries have embraced it readily...
Unfortunately, as soon as the summer season begins in Pakistan, loadshedding reaches its peak. In Islamabad, the situation has worsened to an alarming level, with power outages often lasting for...
There is a glaring lack of moral education in our schools. In the race to secure high grades and produce ‘toppers’, our schools seem to have sidelined the teaching of values, empathy and civic...
The continuing Israel-Iran confrontation has thrown the region into chaos, with constant bombings and missile launches. Diplomacy is the only plausible option for preventing greater damage. As...
Iran’s retaliatory response to Israel’s June 13 strikes was swiftly condemned. While the initial attack was clearly a violation of international norms, it was met with silence or quiet approval....
The Pakistan of 2025 is not an easy place for women. The World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Report 2025 ranked Pakistan last on a list of 148 countries. According to experts, the majority of women...
