US President Trump’s aid cuts to hurt pro-democracy projects the most in Pakistan
Pakistani institutions, such as the Election Commission, have benefitted from Washington’s support in the past.
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The missing children of Karachi — how the state is failing its most vulnerable
In the last two months, 56 children, between the ages of zero and 18, were kidnapped across Karachi; 22 of them are still missing.
Pakistan’s Karakoram Highway blocked at several points due to landsliding from heavy rains
Snowfall and rain continue across the northern region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan and have paralysed life in the area.
Bangladesh and Pakistan resume direct trade after more than 50 years
The deal follows an improvement in diplomatic relations since an interim government in Bangladesh led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus taking over in the wake of the protests that…
7 terrorists killed in separate operations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: ISPR
Security personnel engaged the terrorists and “four khwarij were sent to hell”, the ISPR said, using the descriptor designating members of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban…
Tripartite distribution of state power is essential to ensure sociopolitical stability: Dawn
A perception has already built up that the courts are being packed with ‘like-minded’ judges so that the regime can secure legal endorsement for its widely criticised actions…
State must take greater control of Kurram, eliminate challenges to its writ: Dawn
Kurram District has for long posed an administrative headache for the authorities. It has attained notoriety as a hotbed for sectarian and ideologically driven violence. Citizens…
The Gulgee Museum in Karachi is a son’s tribute to a master
When Amin started working on the museum, everything started to fall into place. He ended up dividing his father’s collection into 17 sections. “Of course, I’m a huge fan of…
The price of chocolate
Young people in Pakistan, especially less privileged children, get no attention, the writer observes.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz reaffirms ‘strong desire’ to work closely with Trump administration for improved ties
The Prime Minister further emphasised the need to enhance trade, as well as cooperation in the areas of information technology, agriculture, health, education, and energy, among…