Opinion

Epstein’s creepy world

The new files reveal the extent of Epstein’s social network and web of sexual abusers.

Zahid Hussain

Exiting IMF: change incentives

The perks system lies at the heart of the country’s dysfunction.

Nadeem ul Haque | Shahid Kardar

Not a drop to search

Imagine the water consumed in even a day of web searches.

Shahzad Sharjeel

The Epstein effect

Starmer’s fall might not mean much.

Mahir Ali

Editorial

Past follies

IN the aftermath of last Friday’s brutal bombing targeting an Islamabad imambargah, ways to address the menace of...

Sensible decision

The PCB was fighting a bigger battle: to ensure equality in world cricket against the governing body that has for long acted on India’s whims.

The missed million

NEARLY a million children missed and 53,000 refusals in a single nationwide polio campaign marks a significant...

Branded Content

Japan-Pakistan Business Seminar 2026 highlights trust, quality and long-term economic alignment

The seminar focused on industrial policy, human capital, technology absorption and trade cooperation as foundations for sustainable bilateral growth.

K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Stir Fry Lemon Pepper Chicken Tempura

A zesty stir fry of lemon pepper spaghetti tossed with crisp chicken tempura fresh vegetables and a bold citrus kick perfect for a quick flavour-packed meal.

Japan–Pakistan Business Seminar 2026: Shaping the future together

A high-level seminar in Islamabad will explore how Japan and Pakistan can build long-term business partnerships anchored in quality trust and shared growth.

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.

Cartoon

Letters

Privilege, distance, selective dissension

PUBLIC criticism of the state is a prefectly legitimate democratic right. However, the credibility of such criticism...

Humanity bleeds

THE deadly attack on an imambargah in Islamabad by terrorists exposes a warped ideology that stands in stark...

Napa still dancing

THIS is with reference to the article ‘Preserving dance’ (Jan 8), highlighting the place of dance within...

Fire tragedies galore

THIS is with reference to recent reports about multiple fire incidents in Karachi within days. The most tragic of...

LAWLESSNESS IN GHOTKI

LAWLESSNESS IN GHOTKI: Wide-spread lawlessness in Ghotki has made everyday life unbearable. Robberies, murders, ...

Generational tussle is rather misplaced

THE young in Pakistan are frustrated, and that frustration is understandable. They have grown up in an era of...

50 Years Ago

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Port Qasim financing

LAHORE: Negotiations are being held with Belgium and Romania for financing the first phase of the Port Qasim ...

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: M-E situation serious

CANBERRA: The Middle East situation is one of the most serious in the world today, United Nations Secretary-General...

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Threat from pollution

EDITORIAL: The disclosure at the CENTO seminar in Karachi that vehicles all over the country are emitting 84 million...