Opinion

Beyond identity cards

Watch Pakistan’s political theatre long enough, and a pattern emerges. Our parties do not really compete on outcomes. They compete…

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Reform the economy

The swift official action across Punjab last week to seize illegally held wildlife, mostly lions, made headlines. But the episode…

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What was Pakistan’s 2025 story?

As 2025 draws to a close, one can safely say that it was yet another eventful year for Pakistan. It…

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How to counter Israeli machinations

The recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region of the Federal Republic of Somalia, by Israel has created outrage across the…

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Chainsawed Islamabad

Trees are the custodians of life. Long before climate treaties, court orders or development plans, they sustained civilisations. Unfortunately, Pakistan’s…

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Winter health tips: How to stay fit during chilly season

The arrival of winter brings pleasant weather and cozy vibes, but it also comes with several health challenges. Cold winds…

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Gul Plaza’s smoke signals

Again, I feel compelled to write about a big blaze in a big city. It is not the Gul Plaza…

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Tokenisation and its impact

Pakistan is considering the issuance of digital government bonds. This shift in the management of public debt promises several benefits,…

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A spectre of confrontation

The spectre of military tensions is haunting millions of pacifists across the world, with the US planning to increase its…

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Rhetoric is not reform

The renewed call by a prime ministerial panel, led by the minister for planning and development, for “urgent ease of…

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