Structural reforms in Pakistan

Structural reform refers to profound changes in the underlying structure of an economy or society, aimed at improving long-term growth, efficiency...

sunday 60

Tahir Kamran

Incentive-linked prescribing

T his is a response to Professor Dr Zafar Mirza’s column published on January 24, Bribed Doctors, explaining findings of a study (he was part of)...

sunday 3

Dr Hina Jawaid

The need for global engagement

T he World Economic Forum 2025, held in Davos, Switzerland, convened under the theme, Collaboration for the Intelligent Age, just ended with a...

sunday 20

Dr Samee Lashari

Why wheat production matters

T he importance of increasing wheat production for Pakistan goes beyond filling plates—it is central to securing the country’s economic stability...

sunday 2

Hadia Zaid

The riddle called Trump

M uch can be said about US President Donald Trump, for and against. One may agree or disagree with his policies and pronouncements but most people...

sunday 10

Afzaal Rehan

A century of Lahore’s cinema

I n 1920, when Lahore witnessed the premiere of its first film, the city’s cinema industry embarked on a journey that has seen many highs and lows,...

sunday 20

Ahsan Malik

Reko Diq mine deal promises a golden future

As global transition to clean energy picks up pace, Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine has emerged as a pivotal opportunity, attracting international...

sunday 30

Dr Hafiz Muhammad Usman Rana

The urban planning dilemma

T opophilia, a word I have recently discovered, means the love of or emotional connection with a place. This word perfectly captures the attachment...

sunday 10

Faaiz Gilani

Navigating misinformation and free speech

R ecent amendments to Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act have introduced significant changes aimed at regulating online content and...

sunday 20

Asad Baig

The conflict that has taken over the Internet: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni

It starts with them T he rise of social media has changed the way we consume news, making it harder to distinguish fact from fiction. While major...

sunday 10

Nosheen Sabeeh

Trump 2.0

A s President Trump signs executive orders with a flourish, there is a lot at stake. The birthright citizenship has been revoked and there is some...

26.01.2025 10

Dr Ejaz Hussain

Sowing sustainability

“Food security is not just about filling bellies; it’s about dignity, health and the very foundation of a thriving society.” - Rajendra Pachauri R...

26.01.2025 8

Sana Siddique Rahimoo

Aligning with Trumpism

P akistan is passing through a critical phase of its economic stabilization. It needs to implement fundamental reforms to address long-standing...

26.01.2025 40

Dr Ikramul Haq

The economics of Article 6

I n international climate governance, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement represents a beacon of hope and innovation. It provides a mechanism through...

26.01.2025 4

Dr Khalid Waleed

Something big is coming

B ina Shah’s latest publication, The Monsoon War, is divided into four parts that immerse the reader deep into the world of dystopian feminist...

26.01.2025 3

Qurat Ul Ain Khalil

A special trail

Recently, on a bright and sunny Sunday, when Lahore shone in all its glory, and days of smog and fog were seemingly over, a couple of friends...

26.01.2025 3

Faaria Khan

The plight of migrant workers

M igrant workers are very important for Pakistan’s economy, contributing billions of dollars in remittances every year. In fiscal year 2024-2025,...

26.01.2025 10

Aoun Sahi

Hollow huddles

O n Thursday, Imran Khan pulled a plug on the month-long dialogue with the government that aimed at winning freedom for his party’s incarcerated...

26.01.2025 6

Aamir Ghauri

Weekly edition!

D rake’s legal feud with Kendrick Lamar and Universal Music Group (UMG) is delivering more twists and turns than a Shonda Rhimes drama—and the...

26.01.2025 2

Nosheen Sabeeh

Environmental degradation: an existential threat

T he environmental degradation of our planet is the most pressing existential threat to humanity today. The causes of this...

26.01.2025 20

Tahir Kamran

“Through understanding the history of my faith, I started to feel a sense of belonging”

Sarbpreet Singh is a writer, podcaster and commentator based in Boston, USA. He has been a major force in retelling The Story of the Sikhs...

25.01.2025 2

Aasim Akhtar

Political will, tricky still

In January 2013, a few days before the launch of the Alif Ailaan campaign, I spoke to a close friend about the challenges of trying to secure a...

19.01.2025 30

Mosharraf Zaidi

Zoo-ming in

T o someone who’s been to the Lahore Zoo a couple of times in the past, a recent visit to the place — that is, post its much-tomtommed upgrade —...

19.01.2025 10

Ahsan Malik

Weekly edition

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy tackles hate speech with bold new YouTube series A cademy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s SOC Films has...

19.01.2025 4

Maheen Sabeeh

Toxic skies

T he toxic air enveloping Pakistan’s cities is a stark reminder of the country’s environmental recklessness. Experts warn that the time for half-...

19.01.2025 2

Amjad Bashir Siddiqi

Imperial ambitions of Trump and Musk

Recently, the rhetoric and actions of some prominent leaders including US president-elect Donald Trump and Tesla CEO and Trump’s political...

19.01.2025 5

Tahir Kamran

Praying for Peace

T he temporary ceasefire agreement, brokered between Israel and Hamas on January 16, marks a significant yet precarious development in the history...

19.01.2025 3

Dr Ejaz Hussain

Ending policy stagnation

D espite recent signs of relief, the national economy remains precariously perched on the edge of deep crisis. The current GDP growth projection of...

19.01.2025 2

Ahad Nazir

The road to prosperity in Gilgit-Baltistan

T he political landscape of Gilgit-Baltistan underwent a significant shift a year ago, following the ouster of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf...

19.01.2025 2

Nabi Wani

Transforming real estate and construction industry

T he housing and construction sectors account for 2.53 percent (Rs 380 billion) of Pakistan’s GDP and employ 7.61 percent of the labour force. The...

19.01.2025 3

Shoeb Memon

Dying to migrate

I n its recent session, the National Assembly discussed the issue of human trafficking. The House was informed that the government planned to...

19.01.2025 2

Waqar Gilani

The Manto of our times

A blend of savage satire and poignant allegory, Sarmad Sehbai’s debut English-language novel, The Blessed Curse, stands as a bold commentary on...

18.01.2025 6

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Newspaper Columnists

Structural reforms in Pakistan

Tahir Kamran

Incentive-linked prescribing

Dr Hina Jawaid

The need for global engagement

Dr Samee Lashari

Why wheat production matters

Hadia Zaid

The riddle called Trump

Afzaal Rehan

A century of Lahore’s cinema

Ahsan Malik

Reko Diq mine deal promises a golden future

Dr Hafiz Muhammad Usman Rana

The urban planning dilemma

Faaiz Gilani

Navigating misinformation and free speech

Asad Baig

The conflict that has taken over the Internet: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni

Nosheen Sabeeh

Trump 2.0

Dr Ejaz Hussain

Sowing sustainability

Sana Siddique Rahimoo

Aligning with Trumpism

Dr Ikramul Haq

The economics of Article 6

Dr Khalid Waleed

Something big is coming

Qurat Ul Ain Khalil

A special trail

Faaria Khan

The plight of migrant workers

Aoun Sahi

Hollow huddles

Aamir Ghauri

Weekly edition!

Nosheen Sabeeh

Environmental degradation: an existential threat

Tahir Kamran

“Through understanding the history of my faith, I started to feel a sense of belonging”

Aasim Akhtar

Political will, tricky still

Mosharraf Zaidi

Zoo-ming in

Ahsan Malik

Weekly edition

Maheen Sabeeh

Toxic skies

Amjad Bashir Siddiqi

Imperial ambitions of Trump and Musk

Tahir Kamran

Praying for Peace

Dr Ejaz Hussain

Ending policy stagnation

Ahad Nazir

The road to prosperity in Gilgit-Baltistan

Nabi Wani

Transforming real estate and construction industry

Shoeb Memon

Dying to migrate

Waqar Gilani

The Manto of our times

Waqar Mustafa