This year’s score marks second consecutive drop from Pakistan’s best score of 57.7% achieved in 2023
World Bank funding for education reforms stipulated digitisation of teaching in rural districts that barely have electricity
In many Pakistani households, emotional intelligence is not cultivated in sons
Even when political will exists, reform frequently falters due to institutional fragmentation
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz has shown genuine commitment to reforming provincial administrative system
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...
This was not ‘America’s war’ was refrain heard constantly from American pundits
Victory also involved some prescient coaching by Head Coach Tahir Zaman
