Editorial: Balochistan needs a solid security plan so its people can live in peace The sophistication of attack indicates that separatists likely had support from experienced external players. Published 13 Mar, 2025 08:31am
Each growth spurt is shorter and shallower than the one before it Musharraf growth boom lasted for around 5 years, the Nawaz growth spurt for barely 3 years, and the one under Imran for less than two. Published 13 Mar, 2025 10:35am
Gratitude, disbelief and numb feet: Freed Jaffar Express hostages walked for miles to save their lives Most of them described the attack as the most traumatic experience of their lives, one they couldn’t believe they made out of alive. Updated 13 Mar, 2025 11:12am
Muslim students pin hopes on US courts to halt deportations Broader crackdown on students protesting against Israel instils fear among many. Updated 13 Mar, 2025 09:02am
Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun denies ‘secret relationship’ with late star Kim Sae-ron when she was 15 The actor's agency has issued a legal warning after unverified claims from a YouTube channel ignited intense scrutiny on social media. Published 13 Mar, 2025 11:34am
Climate-smart social protection Pakistan needs a systematic transformation of BISP. Published 13 Mar, 2025 08:34am
Timeline: Attacks claimed by BLA over the last one year The Baloch Liberation Army emerged as a key perpetrator of terror attacks in Pakistan in 2024. Updated 12 Mar, 2025 09:16pm
Why is Easypaisa insuring billboards? The hidden dangers of Pakistan’s outdoor advertising industry and how Easypaisa’s ‘Insured Billboards’ campaign is pushing the industry towards greater accountability and safety. Published 13 Mar, 2025 10:28am
Fact check: Viral video of train attack is old from Jan 2022, does not show Jaffar Express hijacking Posts from several Indian accounts on social media platform X on Tuesday shared a video of a train explosion; multiple other false claims recorded. Updated 13 Mar, 2025 11:56am
SBP pauses rate cuts, but likely not for long Analyst says consumer purchasing power will take time to recover from the 75pc+ price surge between 2021-2024. Published 12 Mar, 2025 03:37pm
Why we need to be cautious about underlying policy goals of cash transfer schemes Implementing cash transfer programmes hasn’t been consistent with a rights-based approach. Updated 12 Mar, 2025 09:28am
Editorial: Fiscal, external sectors remain under stress, impeding nascent recovery, faster economic growth Easing monetary policy will be difficult for SBP without large, sustainable foreign capital inflows and structural tax reforms. Published 12 Mar, 2025 08:20am
I wanted to find out why the Aurat March is so controversial, so I attended it After visiting the annual march in Islamabad, I cannot comprehend why it’s construed as a big threat to social or moral order. Published 12 Mar, 2025 10:03am
The making of ‘The Rhythm of Unity’ – one of Pakistan’s most iconic ads Published 12 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Actor Saheefa Jabbar Khattak slammed for ‘entitled’ post about her house help ‘wasting’ money The model turned actor is being called out for shaming her house help online for how she spent money given to her. Published 12 Mar, 2025 11:12am
‘Really suffocating’: Pakistan emerges from record smog season Experts say govt's efforts that tackle pollution’s effects, rather than its source, miss the point. Published 11 Mar, 2025 12:40pm
Editorial: It will take more than zealous speeches to turn tide against religiously inspired militancy The problem now is that most jihadi fighters, ideologues refuse to end their "struggle" on advice of state or mainstream clerics. Published 11 Mar, 2025 08:23am
If a set-up has so much going for it, why then do a few comments cause so much offence? The past week there were hushed whispers about some anchors being taken off air. Published 11 Mar, 2025 09:03am