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Their finest hour

Pakistan must consider using its good offices to convince Arabs and Iranians that a regional pact for mutual harmony and coexistence is not merely...

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Dawn

Dawn Editorial

Calm, for now

MERE hours before the deadline the American president had set himself to destroy Iranian civilisation, a diplomatic...

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Dawn Editorial

America’s war crimes

America’s war crimes

The madness of the leader at the helm of the world’s most powerful nation knows no bounds.

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Zahid Hussain

Colonial relics

PUNJAB’S move to scrap a colonial-era provision that allows arrest without warrant for having “no ostensible...

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Dawn Editorial

Adopting e-mobility

Electrification of transport, when combined with cleaner energy, offers a pathway to simultaneously reduce emissions, modernise infrastructure and...

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Dawn Editorial

Apocalyptic threats

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s threats to Iran are getting more menacing by the day, raising serious questions about...

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Dawn Editorial

R&I Electrical Appliances celebrates 25 years of excellence with grand event in Karachi

R&I Electrical Appliances celebrates 25 years of excellence with grand event in Karachi

This landmark event not only commemorates the company’s journey and achievements but also sets the stage for an exciting new chapter.

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Dawn Editorial

Chery Master Pakistan lines off 1st Tiggo 8 PHEV CKD, gears up for deliveries ahead of schedule

Chery Master Pakistan lines off 1st Tiggo 8 PHEV CKD, gears up for deliveries ahead of schedule

Chery Master Pakistan has successfully rolled off the first unit of Tiggo 8 PHEV, marking one of the fastest transitions from brand entry to...

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Dawn Editorial

HFM and ARSENAL announce multi-year, global partnership

HFM and ARSENAL announce multi-year, global partnership

The agreement brings together two international brands defined by performance and ambition, united by a shared commitment to long-term success.

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Dawn Editorial

Heat before summer

MARCH has offered an early glimpse of the climate Pakistan is drifting towards. Data released by the Met Office...

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Dawn Editorial

IMF and subsidy

FEW expected the IMF’s silence over a capped, targeted fuel subsidy to be a green light for blanket price...

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Dawn Editorial

Trump’s threats

Instead of more violence and bullying, if Mr Trump wants to end this war, he must reach out to the Iranians with respect.

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Dawn Editorial

Afghanistan imbroglio: Pakistan’s hard shift

PAKISTAN’S restrained kinetic use of force has reduced the number of terrorist attacks in the country and, to some extent, rationalized the attitude...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Nawaz Jaspal

Muhammad Hamid Afridi promotes education through Mirbashkhel Falahi Welfare Organisation in Kohat.

Muhammad Hamid Afridi promotes education through Mirbashkhel Falahi Welfare Organisation in Kohat.

Mirbashkhel Falahi Tanzeem is dedicated to improving society through education and welfare programs.

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Dawn Editorial

Mercantile launches MacBook Neo in Pakistan at an amazing price

Mercantile launches MacBook Neo in Pakistan at an amazing price

Mercantile has introduced the much-anticipated MacBook Neo, making the Apple ecosystem more accessible than ever before.

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Dawn Editorial

Banking for teens

THE State Bank’s decision to allow teenagers to independently open and operate bank accounts is an important move as...

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Dawn Editorial

The carbon test

PAKISTAN’S first carbon market agreement with Norway has rightly been described as a milestone. For a country that...

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Dawn Editorial

Unsustainable rise

PAKISTAN’S population debate has seen moments of concern, followed by long stretches of inaction.

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Dawn Editorial

Trading humans

HUMAN sale is a dark blot on Pakistan’s conscience. Although global collaborations have attempted to end the...

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Dawn Editorial

Reactive move

A LARGE abrupt rollback of petrol prices through a reduction of Rs80 per litre in the petroleum levy following an...

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Dawn Editorial

Bannu bombing

Long-term peace in KP and the rest of the country is contingent on kinetic actions, as well as a solid CT policy.

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Dawn Editorial

Dengue risk

WITH the recent rain spells across Pakistan, the risk of a dengue outbreak has grown stronger. Though the peak ...

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Dawn Editorial

Pezeshkian’s letter

AWAY from the actual battlefield, a war of narratives is underway between the US and Iran. While both sides claim...

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Dawn Editorial

Another oil shock

The move shows that Pakistan simply does not have the capacity to sustain fuel subsidies.

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Dawn Editorial

K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Kofta Shakshuka

K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Kofta Shakshuka

A hearty and spiced kofta and egg skillet simmered in a rich tomato gravy, delivering a comforting and flavour-packed meal.

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Dawn Editorial

Neutrality at risk

THE killing of three Indonesian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon shows that...

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Dawn Editorial

Trump’s hot air

OBSERVERS across the globe were expecting uncharacteristic statesmanship from Donald Trump when he addressed his...

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Dawn Editorial

Urumqi meeting

THE meeting between representatives of Pakistan and Afghanistan, facilitated by China, in Urumqi on Wednesday is the...

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Dawn Editorial

Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV- Pakistan’s most efficient PHEV, up to 1,400 km combined range and 170 km pure electric.

Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV- Pakistan’s most efficient PHEV, up to 1,400 km combined range and 170 km pure electric.

In practical terms, this translates into less refuelling and more uninterrupted driving, aligning with how mobility needs are evolving in Pakistan.

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Dawn Editorial

Video fiasco

PUBLIC health facilities have been plagued by scandal for too long. Recently, Lahore’s Lady Willingdon Hospital...

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Dawn Editorial

Education interrupted

THE war in the Middle East has had several unanticipated consequences, among them one which requires a little more...

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Dawn Editorial

Five-point plan

China’s backing for peace talks brings the weight of a global player to the efforts of Pakistan and other regional states.

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Dawn Editorial

Executing Palestinians

THAT Israel has moved to legalise the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks comes as little...

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Dawn Editorial

Drought plan

THE recent unveiling of the National Drought Action Plan marks a long overdue shift in how the state confronts one ...

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Dawn Editorial

Troubled skies

AS the relentless exchange of missiles and drones, which seem to be flying, crashing and exploding all over the...

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Dawn Editorial

Perils of mediation

Perils of mediation

Pakistan’s balancing act is becoming tenuous as the scope of the war widens.

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Dawn

Zahid Hussain

Lucky Motor Corporation signs strategic and exclusive partnership with GAC Group for Pakistan

Lucky Motor Corporation signs strategic and exclusive partnership with GAC Group for Pakistan

This strategic partnership will enable LMC to offer Pakistani consumers robust build quality and competitively priced NEVs backed by advanced battery...

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Dawn Editorial

Myco is leading TV and streaming rights for PSL 2026 in Pakistan

Myco is leading TV and streaming rights for PSL 2026 in Pakistan

Myco acquired exclusive TV sales and monetisation rights, along with non-exclusive streaming rights for PSL 2026 in Pakistan, making it easier for...

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Dawn Editorial

Tourism resurgence

AGAINST the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East and travel advisories issued by some countries...

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Dawn Editorial

Tough summer ahead

THE government appears to be bracing for a difficult summer, preparing a hybrid response to suppress peak summer...

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Dawn Editorial

Diplomatic push

Unless there is an immediate ceasefire, and plans for a ground invasion are nixed, de-escalation efforts by Pakistan and other states will go nowhere.

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Dawn Editorial

Pakistan’s mediation to de-escalate the war

THE ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict significantly impacts Pakistan’s national interests due to its deep ties with the Gulf states. The crisis...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Nawaz Jaspal

Preserving heritage

RECENT restoration work at the World Heritage Sites of Mohra Moradu and Sirkap in Taxila has triggered serious alarm...

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Dawn Editorial

The most vulnerable

THE measure of a conflict is not in territory gained or power projected but in the lives destroyed — most...

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Dawn Editorial

Afghan truce

AFTER a temporary pause during Eidul Fitr, Pakistan says that Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, which began in late ...

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Dawn Editorial

Hotter urban future

PAKISTAN is headed for a dangerous future, one that is not only characterised by rapid urbanisation but also rising...

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Dawn Editorial

Narrowing space

THE HRCP report Regulation or Restriction? is a telling account of the constraints faced by NGOs in Punjab. Its...

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Dawn Editorial

Shadow of crisis

The IMF appears to acknowledge that exogenous shocks of this magnitude require calibrated flexibility rather than rigid adherence to doctrine.

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Dawn Editorial

Fatima Fertilizer joins the Multan Sultans Family

The company signs as the Title Sponsor of Multan Sultans in a historic partnership.

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Dawn Editorial

Delayed tax refunds

THE FBR chief’s assurances to the business community of faster tax refunds must be welcomed. A commitment to...

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Dawn Editorial