Opinions

Gender discrimination in Pakistan: Patriarchal norms, legal challenges

Fear of change among beneficiaries of power dynamics, lack of education about gender lead to misunderstandings 9 months ago

Monsoon season in Pakistan: A multifaceted threat

Public awareness, global cooperation crucial in fostering solutions to safeguard lives, livelihoods, environment 9 months ago

Pakistani prison system and loss of identity

Absence of adequate rehabilitation programs means prisoners lack support needed to reintegrate into society 9 months ago

Pakistan Coast Guard reports significant anti-smuggling operations

Large quantities of narcotics, contraband goods seized between June 9 and July 6 9 months ago

Pakpattan police’s zero tolerance on crimes against women, children

Law enforcers also initiate awareness campaigns to educate public on recognizing, reporting crimes 9 months ago

Coping with extreme heat

Recent heatwaves have had devastating effects across the region 10 months ago

Ensuring safety and press freedom

Recent killing journalist Khalil Jibran serves as a grim reminder of the severe risks faced by journalists in country 9 months ago

Tax digitisation for economic resilience

Move towards digital payments is expected to bring about increased transparency across transactions 10 months ago

Pakistan’s path to skill development excellence

Pakistan shows improvement in 2024 Global Skills Report 10 months ago

Transforming tourism in northern Pakistan

Northern Pakistan is a treasure trove of natural beauty and cultural richness 10 months ago

A peep into Punjab’s environmental struggles

Of late, climate change has been exacerbating environmental issues; Punjab experiences major mercury variations 10 months ago

Pakistan’s climate vulnerability grows

Projections suggest climate-related events, environmental degradation, air pollution can shrink GDP by 18-20% by 2050 10 months ago

Ending labour abuse

labour abuse in Pakistan is a pervasive and systemic issue that must be addressed urgently 10 months ago

May 28: Scientists missing in Pakistan's education

Lack of acknowledgment for scientists reflects deeper issues within Pakistan’s education system 10 months ago

Rethinking students safety after Bishkek attack

For Pakistan, this incident sparks a broader discussion about the safety of its citizens abroad 10 months ago

Pak and Iran ties post-Raisi era

Raisi's absence not only disrupts internal Iranian politics but also poses significant questions about trajectory of its foreign relation 10 months ago

Digital leap Pakistan

India’s DPI is anchored by the Aadhaar system, a biometric-based digital identity for over a billion people 11 months ago

Modi's polarising politics and elections

Modi's tenure is marred by his problematic role in the 2002 Gujarat riots 10 months ago

Education budget cuts

HEC's recurrent budget has been slashed from Rs65 billion to a mere Rs25 billion 10 months ago

Debacle of 1971

Muslim League could not fulfil the aspirations of the people of East Benga 10 months ago

Pakistan's debt dilemma

Pakistan wants another longer $9bn IMF programme 10 months ago

Towards climate justice

Pakistan's recent weather extremes serve as a stark warning of the broader consequences of warming world 11 months ago

Tackling food insecurity

Floods in 2022 pushed an additional nine million people into acute food insecurity 11 months ago

Child marriage debate

For years, attempts to correct this legal differentiation faced stiff opposition 11 months ago

Budget detachment

Pakistan's economy is in a state of fragility, rivaling the instability of the civil-military relationship 10 months ago

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