Opinion

Staying relevant

If Pakistan had a strong economy and stable systems, would it make the same choices?

Muhammad Amir Rana

The least bad option

Pakistan has wisely sought safety in numbers and has joined the Board as part of an OIC bloc.

Abbas Nasir

What fire takes

A building is more than concrete; it is a vessel of layered experience.

Muna Khan

Lost purposes

Most trial judges in Pakistan don’t even see a trial through.

Asad-ul-Mulk

Editorial

American ‘armada’

If the US and other Western states are serious about resolving their differences with Iran, they must treat it with respect.

No dissent

One does not need the content of the offending tweets to guess what they likely said, just as one does not need legal reasoning to understand this verdict.

Winter misery

Welfare-centric policies and mechanisms that ensure uninterrupted gas and electricity and road safety in extreme weather events are crucial.

Branded Content

Sky47 launches Pakistan’s largest cloud and AI infrastructure platform

Sky47’s newly launched infrastructure includes high-density cloud environments and AI-ready compute capabilities, positioning it as the largest cloud and AI farm in Pakistan.

Maria B makes history with grand debut in Bangladesh

The launch of its flagship store at Center Point Mall, Dhaka marks a new chapter in the brand’s international journey

Dawlance inaugurates advanced condenser manufacturing facility, strengthening Pakistan’s industrial self-reliance

The initiative marks a major milestone in Dawlance’s localisation strategy and represents a significant advancement in Pakistan’s refrigeration component manufacturing capabilities.

Analysis & Comment

A jolt that may trip K-Electric

Nepra’s surprise tariff cut may ripple far beyond Karachi’s power grid as KE’s profits sink and investors threaten arbitration.

Nasir Jamal

Taliban seek quid pro quo from US

Unlike previous occasions, Kabul is now looking to secure concessions before complying with the Trump administration’s wishes.

Sindh and Punjab at odds over discrepancies in water flow data

Sindh officials claim discrepancies in data shared by Punjab authorities; Punjab seeks proof, says auto and manual systems working accurately.

Why breaching is ‘not an option’ for Sindh

Irrigation minister says Punjab’s strategy can’t be emulated downstream due to Sindh’s peculiar topography.

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Letters

When fire speaks, it tells the harsh truth

THE Gul Plaza fire was more than just a tragic headline. It was a stark reminder of how quickly life can change when...

Basant can still be a safe affair

THIS is with reference to the report ‘Police submit report on Basant security plan in LHC’ (Jan 17), according ...

PIA accountability

PAKISTAN International Airlines (PIA) was established by rebranding and nationalising Orient Airways by the...

Horse in hospital

TALKING about the unprovoked attack by the United States against Venezuela to topple its democratically-elected...

A STRANGE NOTICE

A STRANGE NOTICE: One of my relatives recently received a gas bill that carries an unbelievable notice, warning that...

Coalmine tragedies and safety failures

COALMINING remains one of Pakistan’s most crucial yet perilous industries, especially in Balochistan, where...

50 Years Ago

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Formidable nation

HYDERABAD: Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto declared here today [Jan 24] that days are not far off when Pakistan...

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Tax recovery campaign

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Finance Minister, Mr Mohammed Hanif, has declared that the Government will determinedly ...

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Bhutto slates Opposition

HYDERABAD: Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto said today [Jan 22] that Pakistan People’s Party is a dynamic,...