Opinion

Taliban unbound?

Afghanistan can only be fixed by the Afghans, but they need Pakis­tan’s help not hindrance. Updated Dec 31, 2019 08:06am

Work and exploitation

As things stand, 73pc of all labour in urban areas, approximately 11.4m individuals, are associated with informal work. Published Dec 30, 2019 07:15am

Editorial

Economy in 2020

THE incoming year will be a decisive one for the economy. The stabilisation that saw a tortured start in 2019 is set... Published Dec 31, 2019 07:07am

Bustard business

ACCORDING to findings by the Houbara Bustard Commission, the internationally protected migratory bird’s population... Published Dec 31, 2019 07:07am

Bangladesh series

The shift in Bangladesh’s stance has upset the Pakistan Cricket Board which has asked the BCB to explain its reluctance. Updated Dec 31, 2019 07:56am

Development in the tribal districts

If the Punjab government is struggling with governance issues, it appears the KP administration is not far behind. Updated Dec 30, 2019 07:44am

Police body cams

EXCEPT perhaps for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where it fares comparatively better, the police force in the eyes of the ... Published Dec 30, 2019 07:16am

Polio mess

THE outgoing year has proved a devastating one for the anti-polio campaign. As 2019 progressed, reports about the... Published Dec 30, 2019 07:16am

Clipping NAB’s wings

Perhaps it is time to shut down NAB and focus on strengthening the writ of the state across the board. Published Dec 29, 2019 07:17am

Clipping NAB’s wings

Perhaps it is time to shut down NAB and focus on strengthening the writ of the state across the board. Published Dec 29, 2019 07:17am

Letters to the Editor

India: rise of fascism

CITIZENSHIP amendment laws and the golden architecture of the Indian constitution’s ‘secularism’, even if a... Published Dec 31, 2019 07:24am

Musharraf case

THE former president Pervez Musharraf has been awarded death sentence for declaring emergency and holding the... Published Dec 31, 2019 07:24am

Exclusive bus track

WHY are subway and light trains in developed countries more reliable than buses or private vehicles on roads? It is... Published Dec 31, 2019 07:24am

PIA affairs

IN the first six months of the current year, PIA witnessed a significant increase in its revenues owing to an... Published Dec 31, 2019 07:24am

Unions and people

SOME well-meaning people have asked the government to allow the re-emergence of student unions in the country once... Published Dec 31, 2019 07:24am

Agriculture data

AGRICULTURE is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy which relies heavily on its major crops. There are vast gaps... Published Dec 31, 2019 07:24am

Academy for judges

THESE days we have seen many judgments which have been a source of criticism. In many instances an aspirant keen to... Published Dec 31, 2019 07:24am

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