First line of defence Pakistan’s foreign service has long needed reform to be able to adapt to global changes and leverage opportunities in a more multipolar world. Maleeha Lodhi
The roots of crisis This youth bulge is frequently talked about, but its scale and possible impact remains under-analysed. Umair Javed
Eid amidst crises Until the Muslim world takes practical steps to end these atrocities, these besieged populations will see no joy.
Women’s rights Such judgements, and others directly impacting women’s rights should be given more airtime in media.
Not helping THE continued detention of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders — including Dr Mahrang Baloch in Quetta and Sammi ...
The cost of travelling on Balochistan’s highways Protests, insurgent attacks and multitude of checkpoints make road journey longer, more risky. Muhammad Akbar Notezai
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.
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.
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. Anwar Iqbal
Introspection is an integral part of Eid AFTER successfully outlasting the holy month of Ramazan, we celebrate Eidul Fitr today with joy, thanksgiving and...
Sharing and caring HIGH prices of commodities are not the bane of our society. The real misery is that prices are never the true worth...
Against the spirit RAMAZAN is supposed to be a month of blessings, a time to share with the poor and the needy, and to adopt virtues ...
Jobless therapists PHYSICAL therapists in Pakistan face an uphill battle. One of the biggest challenges is the lack of structured house...
Electric rickshaws RICKSHAWS are a common sight all over the country, standing out as defining features of its streets and roads as ...
UNSAFE CARS UNSAFE CARS: Small cars in Pakistan are quite popular because of the afford-ability factor and fuel efficiency....
From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1975: Fifty Years Ago: Mir Waiz thanks PM RAWALPINDI: Mir Waiz Mohammad Farooq, Chairman of the Awami Action Committee, has thanked the people and the Prime...
From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1975: Fifty Years Ago: Saudi reshuffle RIYADH: King Khalid of Saudi Arabia today [March 29] reshuffled the Cabinet, appointing Crown Prince and...
From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1975: Fifty Years Ago: Assad’s warning BEIRUT: Syrian President Hafez Assad warned the Arabs today [March 28] against what he called the “danger of...
OTHER VOICES : Punjab Press : Peanuts for the people ...[T]HE government tends to have the federal budget approved hurriedly while playing up its ‘successes’ in...
OTHER VOICES: Pashto Press: Afghan polls: second phase AFGHANISTAN has announced that the second phase of its presidential election [will take place on] June 14. ... Dr...
OTHER VOICES: Far East Press: Top security official DEFENCE Minister Kim Kwan-jin’s hawkish stance against North Korea has made him No. 1 target of Pyongyang’s...
