From hard to harder Instead of ‘hard state’ turning even harder, citizens deserve a state that goes soft on them in delivering democratic and development aspirations. Sakib Sherani
Losing the plot It was the likes of Ahluwalia who recognised that the economic strategy would have to change, away from "import substitution" towards liberalisation. Khurram Husain
Canal unrest With rising water scarcity in Indus system, it is crucial to move towards a consensus-driven policymaking process.
Iran-US tension THE Trump administration’s threats aimed at Iran do not bode well for global peace, and unless Washington changes...
Flights to history MOHENJODARO could have been the forgotten gold we desperately need. Instead, this 5,000-year-old well of antiquity ...
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
We’ve enablers of terrorism amid us THE Jaffar Express incident was yet another blow to our national security. This is perhaps the first incident of a...
NICVD apathy I WRITE these lines not just as a desperate mother from Ghotki, but as a voice for countless families betrayed by a...
Cultural ‘punishment’ WEDDING ceremonies that were once marked by simple and intimate celebrations have now transformed into some sort of ...
Burden of cancer THIS is with reference to the letter ‘Cancer in Baltistan’ (March 10), which highlighted the alarming rise in...
Body positivity IN a society where appearances are deemed a measure of ‘respectability’, body shaming constantly fractures the...
DEEPSEEK DEEPSEEK: The release of the Chinese-manufactured artificial intelli-gence (AI) model DeepSeek has taken the AI ...
From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1975: Fifty Years Ago: Sherpao murder probe PESHAWAR: The NWFP Government today [April 2] announced that most of the accused involved in the assassination of Mr...
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...
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...
