How judges’ quest for seniority chips away at judiciary’s very foundations

The Constitutional Bench’s reluctance to take up the matter underscores complexity of the legal and constitutional issues at play.

Updated 14 Apr, 2025 03:23pm

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How more imports from US can help weather tariff storm

US is still Pakistan’s "number one export destination"; govt constitutes committee to formulate policy response.

Published 05 Apr, 2025 08:14am

The cost of travelling on Balochistan’s highways

Protests, insurgent attacks and multitude of checkpoints make road journey longer, more risky.

Updated 10 Mar, 2025 10:42am

Trump’s aid cuts to hurt pro-democracy projects the most

Pakistani institutions, such as ECP, have benefitted from Washington’s support in the past.

Published 24 Feb, 2025 10:39am

How new cybercrime law puts digital rights at stake

Vague language and harsh punishments mean anyone can face prosecution for what they say or do online.

Published 03 Feb, 2025 10:04am

Pakistani blocs intensify lobbying before Trump’s inauguration

Ambassador Rizwan Sheikh’s schedule filled to brim with "meetings on the Hill"; PTI-allied diaspora groups set to hold Congressional briefing on 22nd.

Published 15 Jan, 2025 09:03am

PPP, PML-N marriage of convenience likely to endure

Analysts believe "the common adversary" will compel both parties to stay part of the alliance, held together with the establishment’s support.

Published 03 Jan, 2025 11:05am

Analysis: Can Pakistan stem the tide of terror resurgence?

"Own losses" far outstrip dent IBOs, kinetic actions put in militants’ operational ability; need to revisit existing anti-terror strategies.

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 07:27pm

The 2024 polio counter is still ticking

Despite end of calendar year, total tally will become clear well into January as collected samples are tested.

Published 01 Jan, 2025 08:13am

Situationer: Kurram’s road to suffering

Sadda and Central Kurram get by somehow, with supplies coming in through a rough mountainous road. Not Parachinar, though, which remains cut off.

Updated 13 Dec, 2024 10:57am

Analysis: Will Champions Trophy suffer from chill in ties?

Indian press, pundits call on New Delhi to reciprocate Pakistan team’s World Cup visit.

Updated 18 Nov, 2024 01:11pm

Analysis: Under Trump, Pakistan to be viewed through ‘China, India lens’: experts

Experts say many picks are decidedly anti-China, while nominees such as Rubio, Waltz have demonstrated their pro-India leanings in past.

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 11:25am

EXCLUSIVE: Questions over a cup of tea with Nawaz

Ex-PM says Indian team should come to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, blames Imran for reneging on "commitment to work together".

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:47am

PTI gears up for Nov 24 countrywide protest through gritted teeth

Imran committed to "final call" despite reservations, says Aleema.

Published 15 Nov, 2024 11:33am

Tackling smog will take more than ‘lockdowns and prohibitions’

Experts say poor air quality "not a seasonal issue"; call for holistic reforms, including cleaner fuels, checking emissions, legal reforms.

Published 06 Nov, 2024 09:30am

Situationer: Imran’s incarceration tests PTI’s cohesion

Bushra-Aleema "rift" takes centre stage as workers grow disillusioned with incumbent leadership.

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 10:18am

Thrilling feat — Pakistan cricket returns to form

Shan is no Mike Brearley, but he might prove to be the best man for the job.

Published 28 Oct, 2024 09:26am

Will India support Pakistan’s bid to join BRICS?

Progress in border talks between India and China may become the sweetener in the bargain, given the special relations Islamabad has with Beijing.

Updated 23 Oct, 2024 11:50am

Who will rule the SC roost?

“The constitutional package is a bundle of confusion and no institution can function with so many contradictions,” a senior counsel says.

Updated 22 Oct, 2024 12:12pm

The elected seek greater role in picking judges

Proposed changes include taking away SC’s suo motu powers, capping CJP’s term at three years, empowering special committee to name top judge from 3 senior-most ones.

Updated 19 Oct, 2024 10:27am

SCO moot showcases Pakistan’s importance on global stage

Observers believe hosting summit enhanced country’s diplomatic standing, showed that it was "open for business" with the world.

Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:49am

‘Leader-less’ PTI falls prey to infighting

Rank & file "frustrated" with decisions coming from top echelons, feel they have "abandoned Imran".

Published 17 Oct, 2024 09:13am

Beyond judiciary, amendments should restructure the state

More provinces, a revisiting of the first-past-the-post electoral system and a directly elected chief executive are some of the reforms Pakistan needs if it is to rise to its full potential.

Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:31am

Will new IPP deals make electricity any cheaper?

Energy experts believe merely renegotiating terms will not bring down cost of electricity.

Published 12 Oct, 2024 10:08am

Clamour subsides as CJP Isa’s ‘exit’ comes into view

Legal circles are still awaiting notification that Justice Mansoor Ali Shah will succeed outgoing CJP.

Published 12 Oct, 2024 09:02am

Three-year reform plan for IMF exit strategy

Govt must focus on increasing investment, controlling fiscal deficits, devolving services, addressing energy crisis and reforming civil services.

Published 06 Oct, 2024 07:41am

Constitutional Amendment ‘coming soon’

NA, Senate sessions likely to be called next week; ruling parties file references against two MNAs for "supporting opposition".

Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:41am

Why Pakistan cricket is still ‘hobbling at the crease’

Babar Azam’s resignation is latest symptom of rot that permeates sports affairs. But PCB is not getting the message, despite embarrassing losses to US and Bangladesh.

Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:07am

Hezbollah — diminished but not vanquished

Losses suffered by Hezbollah in current conflict are significantly higher than those in 2006. But at the same time, the group is now better resourced.

Published 01 Oct, 2024 09:33am

Taking the wind out of alternative energy’s sails

Infrastructure and administrative issues mean even installed wind turbines along Sindh coast are not running at full capacity.

Published 30 Sep, 2024 07:58am

MQM-P — kingmaker of the past, now a mere pawn

"Taken-for-granted" MQM-P earns ire of voters for failing to negotiate a better deal over constitutional amendment package.

Published 26 Sep, 2024 08:52am

Possible exit strategy from the IMF programme

Actions, rather than speeches, will establish credibility and restore investor confidence.

Published 19 Sep, 2024 10:30am

Polio vaccination becomes ‘bargaining chip’

Host of challenges, from violence to use of inoculation campaigns as "bargaining tool" and data forgery, mean virus remains endemic despite three decades of efforts.

Published 16 Sep, 2024 08:40am

Tax or not to tax — tough choices ahead for govt

FBR chief mulls wealthy taxpayers’ audit instead of burdening public, suggests restricting non-filers from land transactions to curb money whitening.

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:59am

‘Constitutional Package’ to increase executive ingress in judicial appointments

PML-N, PPP bigwigs meet to discuss proposed amendment. Some legal experts believe current law is satisfactory while others back JCP reforms.

Published 12 Sep, 2024 10:36am