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Opinion

Errors in counterterrorism

The most effective strategies are those that are adaptive, locally grounded and responsive to evolving realities on the ground.

Muhammad Amir Rana

US game in the region

It would be naïve to assume that ties between global powers hinge on relatively minor issues.

Abbas Nasir

Our silent epidemic

Laws alone cannot address the scourge of sexual violence.

Muna Khan

Being prepared

The Russian quake wasn’t our tragedy, but it is our warning.

Masood Lohar

Editorial

Hybrid ruin

The PTI may be suffering, but it still wants the blessing of its tormentors more than the sympathy of their other victims.

No advantage

THE new agreement between Pakistan and the US, heralded as a ‘strategic’ breakthrough in their trade and...

Starvation politics

THE visit of US envoy Steve Witkoff to Gaza’s aid corridors underlines how broken the West’s humanitarian...

HEC focuses on digitising higher education in Pakistan

HEC has also set up two advanced datacentres named Astrolabes in Lahore and Karachi to support the digital infrastructure.

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Alaska introduces Advanced Graphite Battery Series built for high temperatures

A graphite enhanced battery built for high heat and fast recharge.

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Pepsi partners with PCB to make cricket accessible to girls

‘Ab Hai Tumhari Bari’ is a new initiative designed to provide cricket gear tailored for young girls, helping them access and enjoy the sport with confidence.

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Analysis & Comment

What’s behind Russia’s recognition of Taliban rule?

Experts believe Moscow's groundwork to engage with the Afghan Taliban is born out of its security and geopolitical concerns.

Tahir Khan

Analysis: Greenwashing the ‘climate change’ budget

Experts criticise FY26 budget for prioritising taxation over genuine climate adaptation and sustainability efforts.

Fatima S Attarwala

Pakistan reclaims strategic space in Washington

Army chief’s rare White House luncheon, meetings point to a thaw in bilateral ties.

Anwar Iqbal

Pakistan’s ‘bizarre’ omission from Reuters report

Experts say challenges like media curbs, lack of innovation make it all more important for insight from nation to be studied.

Cartoon

Letters

A lot of money for doing nothing

THIS is with reference to the report ‘Government lifts bar on corporate earnings of bureaucrats’ (July 8). It...

A case of rather strange harassment

WE have all heard about the issues fresh medical graduates face and about women’s harassment by men at workplace....

Chaos on city streets

AS was always expected, the Sindh government’s recent decision to replace the number plates of all vehicles at the...

A moment of pride

THIS is with reference to the report ‘PAF secures two coveted trophies at RIAT 2025’ (July 20), which detailed...

SOARING PRICES

SOARING PRICES: In recent months, the prices of essential medicines, such as painkillers, antibiotics, insulin and...

Displacement plan must be stopped

THE Zionists, the occupiers of Palestine, are worried that their controlled narratives have been dissected and...

50 Years Ago

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1975: Fifty Years Ago: Another oil embargo

KUWAIT: Crown Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia said in an interview … that his country would not hesitate in imposing...

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1975: Fifty Years Ago: Durand Line

LAHORE: Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto today [Aug 1] said Pakistan wanted to have friendly relations with...

From The Past Pages Of Dawn: 1975: Fifty Years Ago: New Punjab Governor

LAHORE: Brig Mohammad Abbas Abbasi, Amir of Bahawalpur, was today [July 31] sworn in as Governor of the Punjab at a...