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By Dr Zawwar Hussain For centuries, humanity has looked towards the oceans as an endless source of life, prosperity and opportunity. Vast, powerful and seemingly indestructible, the world’s seas have sustained civilisations, enabled trade, regulated the climate and provided food for billions of people. Yet beneath the surface of this immense blue expanse, a crisis is unfolding. The oceans that have quietly supported life on Earth for millennia are now facing unprecedented pressure from pollution, environmental degradation and climate change. The scale of humanity’s dependence on the oceans is often underestimated. Covering more than two-thirds of the planet, oceans perform…

By Abdul Wahab Munshi The journey from Jamshoro to Karachi has long offered travellers a familiar sight: the broad and powerful sweep of the Indus River, the waterway that shaped the history of Sindh and sustained its people for centuries. Today, however, that journey tells a different story. Large stretches of the riverbed appear exposed and lifeless, covered in sand rather than flowing water. What was once a symbol of abundance now presents an unsettling image of scarcity. It is a scene that raises difficult questions about water management, environmental stewardship and the future of one of Pakistan’s most important…

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By Abdul Qadir Mahesar DADU: n important meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Hyderabad divisional commissioner to review arrangements and security measures for Muharram 2026, bringing together senior civil, police and emergency officials from across the division. The meeting was attended by all deputy commissioners of the division, the DIG Hyderabad, the director general of health, representatives of the Special Branch, HESCO, SSGC and other relevant departments. Participants discussed security preparations, emergency response plans, medical facilities, utility services and coordination among government agencies to ensure the peaceful and secure conduct of Muharram gatherings and processions throughout Hyderabad division.…

By Israr Ahmad Orakzai HANGU: Final matches of cricket and football tournaments held under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s good governance programme concluded with enthusiasm in Hangu district, where a large number of players and spectators witnessed the closing events. Commissioner Kohat Division, Mutasim Billah Shah, attended the concluding ceremony as chief guest and praised the performance of participating teams. Players who performed well in the finals were widely appreciated, while winning teams received congratulations for their achievements. Speaking on the occasion, the commissioner said the provincial government was taking practical and effective steps for the promotion of sports and the…

The announcement of a preliminary understanding between the United States and Iran has injected a rare note of optimism into a relationship that has long been defined by hostility, suspicion and recurring crises. For decades, relations between Washington and Tehran have oscillated between confrontation and cautious engagement, often leaving the wider Middle East trapped in the consequences of their rivalry. Against that backdrop, even a modest diplomatic breakthrough deserves attention. Yet while the signing of a memorandum of understanding has been welcomed across many capitals, history suggests that declarations alone are not enough. The real significance of this moment will…

By Dr Akram Sultan The federal government’s decision to reduce taxes on the import of raw materials used in cancer medicines deserves broad support. In a country where serious illness often pushes families into financial distress, any measure that lowers the cost of life-saving treatment is a step in the right direction. Cancer treatment remains beyond the reach of many Pakistanis, with imported medicines placing a heavy burden on patients and their families. By reducing the tax burden on essential pharmaceutical ingredients, the government has acknowledged an important reality: access to healthcare should not be determined by a person’s financial…

By Ayesha Ibad Pakistan’s coastline, stretching more than 1,001 km along the Arabian Sea, represents a strategically significant yet underutilised marine asset base. The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) hosts diverse biological resources, including seaweeds, shellfish, crustaceans, microorganisms and microalgae, with growing applications in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, biomaterials and environmental sectors. These uses are not merely hypothetical; marine-derived compounds already support well-known pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products on a global scale, especially omega-3-based formulations and other bioactive molecules derived from marine organisms. Within Pakistan, several researchers have highlighted the nutritional and commercial value of marine resources. A study published in Frontiers in Sustainable…

The government’s decision to impose a five percent withholding tax on income earned through social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok appears, on the surface, a modest fiscal measure but in reality it sends a discouraging signal to Pakistan’s growing community of digital entrepreneurs. For young freelancers content creators and small online businesses this policy risks turning a promising digital economy into a heavily regulated space that discourages innovation and limits opportunity at a time when Pakistan should be actively encouraging exports of digital services. The argument that the tax merely ensures “fair share” ignores the fragile…

I am writing to draw attention, through your esteemed newspaper, to the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, which increasingly appear to threaten regional stability and broader international peace. The ongoing hostilities have already resulted in significant loss of life, damage to civilian infrastructure, and a deepening sense of insecurity across an already fragile region. If such developments continue unchecked, the consequences are unlikely to remain confined to the immediate theatre of conflict. Instead, they risk spilling over into wider geopolitical instability, with potential disruptions to global economic systems, energy markets, and international security frameworks. At a time when diplomatic…