News Desk

  • November 21, 2025

    Lahore’s climate crisis

    The News. —Lahore faces severe environmental challenges. Smog becomes a major issue during winter due to traffic emissions, industrial activity...

  • November 21, 2025

    Anti-terror progress

    The News. —Terrorism is the use of violence and fear to achieve political or religious goals. It harms innocent people, creates panics and damages...

  • November 21, 2025

    27th Amendment audit

    The News. —The 27th Amendment has several potential benefits. By creating the Federal Constitutional Court, it aims to resolve constitutional...

  • November 21, 2025

    Why the CED?

    The News. —The other day I went to my bank and asked for a locker. I was given three options: A security deposit of Rs40,000 and no rent, a key...

  • November 21, 2025

    Peace theatre

    The News. —The UN Security Council has approved a US-sponsored resolution to deploy an International Stabilisation Force and establish a...

  • November 20, 2025

    Pakistan needs to do more ahead of GSP+ review: EU envoy

    European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis in this undated photo — APP/FileISLAMABAD: European Union Ambassador to Pakistan...

  • November 20, 2025

    Fix, expand, build: PM approves 5-year flood management strategy

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding climate change induced losses and mitigation plan for the next year's monsoon, on November...

  • November 20, 2025

    Russia ready to help mediate Pakistan’s conflicts with India, Afghanistan: envoy

    Russia's Ambassador to Islamabad, Albert Khorev in this undated photo. — Radio Pakistan/FileISLAMABAD: Russia is ready to help mediate the...

  • November 20, 2025

    Destructive engagement

    The News. —Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is increasingly seen as a political figure whose actions seem to make problems...

  • November 20, 2025

    Balochistan woes

    The News. —The past month has seen Balochistan plunge into chaos, with roads blocked and traffic stranded due to one-way restrictions on...

  • November 20, 2025

    Our Mamdani?

    The News. —In a diverse and cosmopolitan city, a common man armed only with an ambitious, people-centric vision, can still rise. He can defeat...

  • November 20, 2025

    M-Tag woes

    The News. —Many motorists travelling on the M-9 Motorway continue to face delays due to inadequate M-Tag facilities. Despite being mandatory,...

  • November 20, 2025

    Unify

    The News. —I am writing to express my deep concern about the ongoing political instability in Pakistan. Over the past few years, the country...

  • November 20, 2025

    Citizen-traffic police

    The News. —Karachi’s recent traffic reforms deserve appreciation. For the first time in years, we are seeing genuine order on the roads....

  • November 20, 2025

    Train wifi

    The News. —Recently, our college class went on a trip from Islamabad to Lahore. We travelled both ways by train in the economy class. Sadly,...

  • November 20, 2025

    CITY PULSE

    An aerial view of the commercial district of Pakistan's port city of Karachi. — AFP/FileWorld Culture FestivalThe Arts Council of Pakistan is...

  • November 20, 2025

    Tribute paid to Allama Iqbal as ‘poet of hope’

    Shair-e-Mashriq Allama Muhammad Iqbal. — Radio Pakistan/FileGuests and young speakers from different schools paid glowing tribute to...

  • November 20, 2025

    KE removes illegal connections in Liaquatabad

    A KE worker seen working on a poll in this undated image.— Geo News/FileK-Electric continued its anti-theft measures through a targeted kunda...

  • November 20, 2025

    Aseefa visits Abu Dhabi Art 2025

    First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari visits Abu Dhabi Art 2025 at Manarat Al Saadiyat on November 18, 2025. — Screengrab via...

  • November 20, 2025

    Kenyan theatre play ‘Running for my life’ steals the show at World Culture Festival

    An image from the Kenyan theatre play ‘Running for my life’ during the World Culture Festival 2025 at the Arts Council of...

  • November 20, 2025

    A better picture of China’s global lending spree

    Paramilitary police officers stand guard in front of the headquarters of the People's Bank of China, the central bank , in Beijing, China September...

  • November 20, 2025

    Retail investor wave fuels 40pc jump in stocks this year

    In this file photo, Pakistani stockbrokers watch the latest share prices on a digital board during a trading session at the Karachi Stock Exchange ....

  • November 20, 2025

    Pakistan to build artificial island to boost oil exploration

    The representational image shows a refinery of the Pakistan Petroleum Limited . — PPL website/FilePakistan Petroleum Ltd , a state-owned energy...

  • November 20, 2025

    Aurangzeb confirms Saudi Arabia $10bn interest, says B2B shift ongoing

    Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb leads his delegation during a meeting in Washington DC. — X/Ministry of...

  • November 19, 2025

    Jang, Geo launch Pakistan’s first media mental health programme

    Dr. Ayesha Mian, Head of SYNAPSE Pakistan and Azhar Abbas, Managing Director of Geo News share a smile after signing a Memorandum of Understanding...

  • November 19, 2025

    LHC bench to hear plea against 27th Amendment

    Lahore High Court building can be seen in this picture. — APP/FileLAHORE: A three-member full bench has been formed on a petition against the 27th...

  • November 19, 2025

    Heckling, deepfake, trolling: journalists targeted in multiple attacks

    A representational image of reporters. — AFP/File KARACHI: Harassment of three prominent journalists in separate incidents — the public...

  • November 19, 2025

    Supporting US resolution in UNSC a conspiracy against Palestinians: PLF

    An image from a meeting of the Patron Committee of the Palestine Foundation Pakistan on 18, 2025. — plfpakistan.org The Patron Committee of the...

  • November 19, 2025

    Play ‘Hansel & Gretel’ fills Arts Council with children’s laughter

    A glimpse from the children’s theatre play titled ‘Hansel & Gretel’ during the World Culture Festival 2025 at the Arts Council of Pakistan...

  • November 19, 2025

    Murad opens exhibition showcasing Islamic spiritual art

    Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah views an Islamic Spiritual Artwork during the inauguration of the Light Upon Light exhibition at Keol Art...

  • November 19, 2025

    Lanjar praises police for arresting suspects who robbed PPP MNA’s house

    Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar addresses the media on March 18, 2024. — Screengrab via Facebook@Shahub Din MallahSindh Home Minister...

  • November 19, 2025

    Press safeguards

    The News. —The new 12-member commission to protect journalists is a welcome move. However, trust in such initiatives is low because past attacks...

  • November 19, 2025

    Breeding super bugs

    The News. —Antibiotics misuse has become a major global health concern. Many people take antibiotics without any proper medical advice....

  • November 19, 2025

    NFC reform

    The News. —This refers to the letter ‘A better NFC’ by Dr Mohammad Saleem . According to the writer, there are reports that the federal...

  • November 19, 2025

    A place to learn

    The News. —Wahi Pandhi is a small town located near District Dadu, Sindh. The city is home to over 100,000 people. Around half of the population...

  • November 19, 2025

    Dengue alarm

    The News. —The alarming rise in dengue cases in Sindh has become a major concern for the people, claiming 36 lives thus far.This exposes the poor...

  • November 19, 2025

    Widespread Cloudflare outage blocks X, ChatGPT websites

    The image shows the logo and name of Cloudflare, a major internet infrastructure and security company. — AFP/File ChatGPT, social-media platform...

  • November 19, 2025

    Bitcoin drops below $90,000

    Representation of Bitcoin coin cryptocurrency is seen in this illustration taken September 10, 2025. — ReutersBitcoin’s slide below $90,000...

  • November 18, 2025

    10 terrorists killed in DI Khan

    The representational image shows Pakistani soldiers standing guard in Bannu, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. — Reuters/FileDERA ISMAIL KHAN: Security forces...

  • November 18, 2025

    Rana Sana says 28th Amendment to be tabled soon

    Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah chairs meeting in Islamabad on October 8, 2024. — APPCHINIOT: Prime Minister’s...

  • November 18, 2025

    ‘Usurpers’ undermined Constitution: TTAP

    Leaders of the Tehreek Tahaffuz Aiyeen-e-Pakistan are seen addressing a public rally on November 17, 2025. — Facebook@PTI/Screengrab ISLAMABAD:...

  • November 18, 2025

    ‘Daesh-K’s presence in Punjab’: Govt refutes Zalmay Khalilzad’s claim

    Former US envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad. — state.gov/FileISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has exposed the...

  • November 18, 2025

    CITY PULSE

    This picture taken on January 30, 2023, shows commuters passing through the Empress Market in Pakistan's port city of Karachi. — AFPFrom the...

  • November 18, 2025

    KE focuses efforts to combat electricity theft amid resistance from local mafias

    View of the KE headquarters in Karachi. — Facebook@K-Electric/FileIn its continued efforts to proactively curb electricity theft, K-Electric ...

  • November 18, 2025

    Sindhi Culture Day celebrated in Calgary

    This representational image shows people celebrating Sindh Culture Day. — Radio Pakistan/FileCalgary hosted a remarkable celebration of Sindhi...