Gunboat diplomacy The unrest in Iran seems to have encouraged the US president to threaten military action. Zahid Hussain
Not the NFC’s fault A permanent technical NFC will ensure debates are grounded in evidence rather than slogans. Waqar Wadho
Spiralling crisis WITH Iran standing at the very edge of a dangerous precipice, regional powers must step up and do what they can in a...
Enhancing exports THE planning minister’s proposal to declare an ‘export emergency’ reflects a growing realisation that there ...
Bodycam order PUNJAB’S decision to strap body-worn cameras onto nurses, ward boys, security guards and pharmacy staff is the...
2025 PMGC captures the pulsating energy driving global esports The energy inside Siam Paragon, which hosted the event from Dec 12 to 14, was electric.
K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Loaded Nachos with Nuggets A quick and flavourful nacho platter layered with crispy K&N’s Nuggets, fresh homemade salsa and chilled sour cream, perfect for sharing.
How corporate action is shaping gender inclusion in Pakistan Women are central to Pakistan’s economy yet real inclusion depends on recognising protecting and elevating their work.
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.
Culture of hate has seized social media SOCIAL media is a good platform for expressing opinions, which is the true spirit of democracy. To bring the public...
Of funeral feasts THIS is with reference to the letter ‘Funeral feasts’ (Jan 7), which was a pertinent commentary on a social evil...
Unsung health heroes WHILE doctors often remain the visible face of healthcare, paramedics continue to work quietly in the background,...
Unethical demand A COUPLE of months ago, I had filed a formal complaint at the Cyber Crime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency...
Saving Islamabad DAILY reports on various weather apps show Islamabad’s air quality to be either ‘unhealthy’ or ‘very unhealthy’, and it even...
LAVISH WEDDINGS LAVISH WEDDINGS: While wedding is fundamentally a joyous celebration of commitment, the focus has increasingly...
From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Refugee camp blockaded BEIRUT: Christian forces clamped a food blockade on a third Palestinian refugee camp and Muslim snipers took up positions in...
From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Bhutto’s Ashura message RAWALPINDI: Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto has said that “Ashura of Muharram reminds us of the supreme...
From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Indian trade team KARACHI: Two rounds of talks were held yesterday [Jan 11] between Pakistan and the visiting Indian trade delegation...
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...
