The media under siege?
Autocratic regimes worldwide curb media freedom
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”
“It...
Courage under fire
No holds barred confrontation
A widespread perception is fast developing that space for a democratic discourse is perceptibly shrinking. Frequent gagging of the media...
Time for a Vladivostok Declaration?
The USSR brought about the Tashkent Declaration, now it’s Russia’s turn
Russia’s strongman Vladimir Putin was swift enough, as usual, on the sidelines of...
A step in the right direction for peace
There are still a lot of sticking-points
By R Maxwell Bone
On July 7 and 8 a broad delegation of representatives from Afghan society partook...
Madar-e-Millat death anniversary and our chequered history
A day to be remembered, not ignored like this year
The death anniversary of Madar-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah on 9 July was almost a...
Iqbal the economist – Part I
And his solutions for Pakistan
Allama Muhammad Iqbal is known to us as a marvel of excellence in all the fields he worked in....
Religious freedom in the subcontinent
What is common in India and Pakistan?
A recent report on how much a country allows religious freedom or not, has slammed both Pakistan...
The can of worms
At Penpoint
Drugs are in the equation now
The arrest of PML-N MNA and former Punjab minister Rana Sanaullah on a heroin possession charge indicates...
Trouble in Hong Kong
UK should play a more emphatic role
By Azhar Azam
The diplomatic feud between China and the UK spiralled after hundreds of young protesters stormed...
Diamond that needs to be polished
Economic hardships are not at an end
By Azam Badar
Economy talks are going aggressive nowadays. Traders and industrialists are ready to observe strike while...
In defence of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh
How the 18th Amendment made it possible to access the past of the provinces
The unveiling of the statue of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh at the...
Endless tales of torture in Indian society
All lower castes and minorities are mistreated, especially Muslims
Hatred on the basis of caste and creed or race and religion is considered the...
Blooming change
A piching delusion
By: Urwa Khurshid
Every region has an air of its own, a feel which sets the pace of society. Volatility is a...
Way forward for the Pakistani cricket
Ruthless accountability needed
It really pains to write that Sarfraz Ahmad’s leadership during the entire tour of England (14 ODIs and one T20) was...
The US visit and the Afghan irritant
The coming visit should help improve cooperation
A change has been expected between Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and US President Donald Trump when...
Social safety and poverty alleviation
The government is trying hard
The prime duty of the state and the governments running the state affairs is to promote the wellbeing of...
We are all actors, folks
Every waking hour we are in character, playing one role or the other
Whether you memorise the dialogues or improvise on the spot, you...
