Re-reading the water treaty Even as claims are disputed, climate change is disrupting ecosystems and monsoon cycles. Ali Tauqeer Sheikh
World Bank and NFC Award A new report shows how our fiscal-federalism problems are not, at root, technical failures to be fixed with better systems. Khurram Husain
‘Talks over hostility’ THE recent appeal endorsed by civil society members from Pakistan and India, urging the prime ministers of both...
Lahore tragedy THE death of 14 children in the roof collapse of a private tuition centre in Lahore has plunged the entire country...
Data policy THE draft ‘Data Governance Policy’, released by the IT ministry recently, is a welcome step towards modernising...
K&N's SmartCooking Recipes: Pepperoni Pizza A classic pepperoni pizza topped with melted cheese, black olives and a hint of chilli for a deliciously satisfying bite.
Resecurity partners with BankIslami Pakistan to enhance digital risk monitoring and cyber threat intelligence The partnership marks a significant step in strengthening BankIslami's cybersecurity posture through cutting-edge intelligence capabilities.
Alif Holdings hosts Real Estate CEOs Conference with Bilal Yaseen live podcast by Mansoor Ali Khan Topics expected to be discussed include housing policy, urban development, investment confidence, infrastructure planning and the future outlook of Pakistan’s real estate industry.
A budget to calm lenders or households? Economists see little room for growth under IMF programme; economy stuck in low-growth equilibrium as consumers’ purchasing power erodes.
Reimagining deterrence, 28 years after Pakistan's nuclear tests in Chagai The May 2025 conflict demonstrated that limited war under the nuclear shadow is now a practical reality rather than a theoretical possibility.
A jolt that may trip K-Electric Nepra’s surprise tariff cut may ripple far beyond Karachi’s power grid as KE’s profits sink and investors threaten arbitration. Nasir Jamal
Taliban seek quid pro quo from US Unlike previous occasions, Kabul is now looking to secure concessions before complying with the Trump administration’s wishes.
Sugarcane mafia is draining economy SUGARCANE is among the most water-intensive crops. Agriculture experts estimate that producing one kilogramme of...
NBP apathy PENSIONERS have been facing multiple problems owing to the deplorable state of affairs at the Cantt Branch in Lahore...
Electoral lessons AS a matter of tradition, electoral mandate in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) usually favours candidates supported by the...
Difficult times JUST about every nation in the world has faced extreme hunger at some point in its history, including the countries...
A matter of record THIS is with reference to the lucid, pungent and as usual highly-readable column ‘Wars & Grudges’ (May 26) ...
WAITING AREA WAITING AREA: The lack of a seating facility for patients’ attendants at the emergency department of the Jinnah...
From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Baluchistan PA revived ISLAMABAD: The Baluchistan Assembly stands revived with the expiry of the Presidential proclamation of Dec 31, 1975...
From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Friday holiday suggested LAHORE: The Islamic Ideology Council in its interim annual report has unanimously recommended the observance of...
From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1976: Fifty Years Ago: Baluchistan progress ISLAMABAD: A joint sitting of Parliament passed the budget of Baluchistan for 1976-77 and the supplementary budget ...
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...