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Pakistan is once again grappling with a familiar and painful reality: a renewed wave of terrorism that has left its deepest scars on Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In recent months, attacks on security forces, state infrastructure, laborers and civilians have intensified, reviving memories of a conflict many believed had been pushed to the margins. This resurgence is not accidental, nor does it appear spontaneous. Its pattern, timing and targets suggest a deliberate strategy, one that thrives on instability and feeds on the vulnerabilities of a region already burdened by poverty, underdevelopment and long-standing grievances. To treat this violence as a…

Pakistan is once again grappling with a familiar and painful reality: a renewed wave of terrorism that has left its deepest scars on Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In recent months, attacks on security forces, state infrastructure, laborers and civilians have intensified, reviving memories of a conflict many believed had been pushed to the margins. This resurgence is not accidental, nor does it appear spontaneous. Its pattern, timing and targets suggest a deliberate strategy, one that thrives on instability and feeds on the vulnerabilities of a region already burdened by poverty, underdevelopment and long-standing grievances. To treat this violence as a…

By Uzma Ehtasham Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a series of incentives for exporters, including a sharp cut in the export refinancing rate from 7.5 per cent to 4.5 per cent, a further reduction of Rs4.04 per unit in electricity tariffs, a Rs9 cut in wheeling charges, and the grant of blue passport facilities for two years to top-performing exporters. Speaking at a ceremony held in honor of leading exporters and business figures, the prime minister said their tireless efforts had brought billions of dollars into the country and helped steer the economy from fragility towards sustainable growth. He…

By Atiq Raja Sometimes, solitude protects what the wrong people slowly destroy. From an early age, we are told that humans are inherently social creatures, that connection is survival, and that loneliness is something to fear. Friendship, companionship, and community are celebrated as essential ingredients of a fulfilling life. Yet, while connection is powerful, it is not always beneficial. Not all company nourishes; some relationships drain more than they give, confuse more than they clarify, and weaken more than they support. In such circumstances, choosing isolation is not a punishment—it is an act of protection. The insidiousness of bad company…

By Alia Zarar Khan Across Pakistan, the same tragic stories keep recurring. People, sometimes children, sometimes unsuspecting adults, fall into open manholes. Every time it happens, outrage spreads, social media lights up, and the finger of blame points firmly at the government. And yet, despite repeated warnings and extensive reporting, these incidents continue to occur. This cycle of tragedy followed by condemnation is not only heartbreaking but also reflects a wider reluctance to acknowledge the shared responsibility that public safety demands. To place the blame entirely on municipal authorities or government agencies is, in my view, both simplistic and unfair.…

By Amir Muhammad Khan In a historic diplomatic move announced last week, Pakistan formally accepted an invitation to join the newly formed Board of Peace, a platform aimed at promoting sustainable peace and reconstruction efforts in conflict-affected areas, particularly Gaza. The Federal Cabinet ratified the decision at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signing it in May. India’s expansionist policies and repeated deception have become increasingly clear to the world, while Pakistan’s foreign policy is reaching new heights. The purpose of Pakistan’s participation in the Board of Peace is to demonstrate that it is a…

By Dr Zawwar Hussain Education was never meant to be an exercise in uniformity. It is not a factory process designed to produce identical outcomes from different minds. At its core, education is the most sensitive phase of human development, a period when curiosity can be nurtured or quietly extinguished. A single moment of neglect, indifference or rigid thinking can push a gifted child into self-doubt. Equally, a moment of insight, empathy and understanding can transform an apparently ordinary student into someone exceptional. Yet much of modern schooling has drifted far from this ideal. Education has been reduced to marks,…

The bloodshed in Gwadar has torn through one of Pakistan’s most fragile fault lines, leaving behind not only the bodies of 11 laborers but a deeper wound in a province that has long felt both neglected and besieged. Five men, three women and three children were slaughtered in an act of brutality so stark that it has cut across political narratives and official statements. These were not combatants or symbols of the state. They were families from within Balochistan itself, travelling to the coastal town in search of daily wages and a chance, however small, at economic survival. Their deaths…