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Deadly heat

Pakistan is once again in the grip of an unforgiving heatwave that is testing the limits of public health preparedness. From suffocating humidity to...

30.05.2026 50

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Editorial

No rest for Gaza

The holy days of Eid-ul-Azha are meant to herald peace, festive meals and the laughter of children dressed in new clothes. Instead, for the 2.1...

30.05.2026 30

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Editorial

Proxy wars and human rights in Afghanistan

The geopolitical architecture built around Afghanistan since August 2021 clearly prioritises hard borders, security imperatives and economic...

30.05.2026 40

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Imtiaz Gul

Mountain ballot: why G-B election matters to Pakistan

On June 7, Gilgit-Baltistan will go to the polls. For many in the rest of Pakistan, this may appear to be a routine election in a distant mountain...

30.05.2026 64000

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Shakeel Ahmed Shah

Learning in the age of consumption

A university is a place where students do not simply acquire information; they learn how to question, disagree, reason, accept correction and grow...

30.05.2026 40

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Dr Intikhab Ulfat

Human premium, or not

This week, Pope Leo XIV launched his first encyclical on AI titled 'Magnifica Humanitas' and I am grateful that I did not write my AI piece...

30.05.2026 30

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Farrukh Khan Pitafi

75 years of ironclad friendship

Timed with the 75th anniversary of bilateral ties, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's ongoing tour of China has reinforced the deep strategic and...

28.05.2026 50

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Editorial

Time to share blessings and joy!

Eid-ul-Azha reminds us of the significance of sacrifice, generosity towards the needy, and the spirit of submission to the Will of Almighty. The...

28.05.2026 40

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Editorial

Dowry and silence

Dowry is one of those things people in South Asia still defend with a straight face, and honestly, that has always confused me. Travel outside this...

26.05.2026 40

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Atif Mehmood

The structural malaise behind PTI's crisis

Every now and then, a political movement in Pakistan captures the imagination of a generation. It challenges entrenched power, speaks of justice and...

26.05.2026 30

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M Zeb Khan

Pak-China friendship will grow broader like Karakoram Highway

The year 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. Over the past 75 years, the two countries have stood...

26.05.2026 30

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Prof tang ming shung

First step towards school autonomy in Sindh

School Specific Budget (SSB) marks a significant shift from the highly-centralised bureaucratic control of schools' budget towards devolving...

26.05.2026 30

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Asghar Soomro

Empty tanks before Eid

Breakdowns at the Dhabeji pumping station that provides millions of gallons of water to Karachi are so frequent that they almost seem like standard...

26.05.2026 30

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Editorial

Data security

Pakistan's digital transformation has accelerated rapidly over the past decade. But while the country has embraced technology, it continues to...

26.05.2026 50

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Editorial

An untenable approach

The government has dropped hints that the upcoming budget may not feature any raise in salaries and pensions – suggesting a lack of consideration...

26.05.2026 40

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Editorial

A fair grade

In an academic system where a degree, and not actual learning, is the main goal, grades take on a disproportionate importance. It may seem that a...

26.05.2026 40

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Muhammad Hamid Zaman

Celebrate Eid - with responsibility

Every year on Eid-ul-Azha, municipal areas become overwhelmed by the influx of sacrificial waste. The improper disposal of animal remains, offal and...

26.05.2026 30

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Saira Samo

Who defaced Peshawar? Lessons from the UK

Presently, I am travelling across the United Kingdom. Right from London to Nottingham, from Nottingham to Manchester, and from Manchester to Blackpool...

26.05.2026 30

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Dr Syed Akhtar Ali Shah

Education without character cannot build a nation

Pakistan's crises are often described in economic, political or institutional terms. Yet beneath these visible failures lies a deeper erosion:...

26.05.2026 80

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Dr Asghar Zaidi

Quetta train blast

The heinous blast on a shuttle train in Quetta yesterday, which claimed at least 14 lives amid fears of a rise in casualties, underscores the...

25.05.2026 60

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Editorial

More convictions, higher visibility

A so-called cleric serving a religious seminary in Karachi has been handed double 15-year sentences along with a fine of Rs2 million by a sessions...

25.05.2026 30

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Editorial

Digital fire safety

Karachi's fire safety record has long been shaped by neglect and weak oversight, with action often coming only after disaster strikes. Commercial...

25.05.2026 40

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Editorial

Sanctuaries and sovereignty

Behind the statistics of urban poverty lies a manifesto of survival. In Zakarya Goth, a low-income settlement towards the north of Karachi, the...

25.05.2026 40

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Mansoor Raza

Water and words

In 1994, a Japanese scientist, Dr Masaru Emoto, performed a series of experiments to find a relation between words and water. First, he examined...

25.05.2026 50

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M Nadeem Nadir