Gen Munir calls for accountability of elements spreading disappointment amongst the masses Visits IDEAS-2024) at the Karachi Expo Centre, inaugurates Shahpar-III combat UAV developed by GIDS Pakistan KARACHI/RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General...

LHC rejects Imran’s plea seeking interim bail in all cases

Single-judge bench announces verdict after reviewing reports submitted the Punjab Home Department and federal govt LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday turned...

SC dismisses plea against SIC’s parliamentary party status

Justice Mandokhail chides petitioner, saying It is up to candidates to join any political party ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench on Wednesday dismissed...

Bilawal constitutes panel to take up ‘reservations’ with Federal govt

PPP's senator also pens letter to NA speaker, seeking chairmanship of Public Accounts Committee ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has...

The great VPN fuss

It is not simply a matter of being interrupted, or even delayed, while downloading a cat video. It is not a matter even of unhindered access to pornography sites...

Will G20 wake up?

Brazilian President Ignacia de Silva Lula may have been inspired by the poverty of his childhood, but when he told the G20 Summit in Rio that “hunger and poverty...

Why Pakistan should allow in Chinese security forces 

The evolving security landscape in South Asia necessitates bold, pragmatic decisions to ensure Pakistan’s stability and economic prosperity. One such critical step is allowing Chinese security forces to be...

What would a perfect world look like?

Some things never change. So it is that some exceedingly crazy notions about the word 'perfect' keep doing the rounds surprisingly consistently. The baloney that is believed and expressed...

Shaping Pakistan’s future

Pakistan stands at the threshold of a transformative opportunity, poised to harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation.  With a young, dynamic population eager to engage...

Ethanol fuel as a solution to Pakistan’s smog crisis

In recent years, Pakistan’s urban centres, particularly Lahore, have faced a persistent and severe smog problem. Each winter, the air quality in cities across the country reaches hazardous levels,...

White Lies

WhiteLies: Run an ulti ginti

Run an ulti ginti on your front pages, the federal government’s information apparatus has requested the newspapers, on the deadline given to “illegal”...

White Lies: Dollar’s set to come down

The dollar’s going to come down to 260 rupees, says a proud commerce and industries minister. The irony: the minister, who happens to head the...

White Lies: The Lordships on their turf

A petitioner wants five Justices to be sacked, one of them, the new CJP. Amongst the litany of complaints are the allegations of unaccountable...