The challenge of the Christmas story
WASHINGTON WATCH
Catholic churches have traditionally erected Nativity scenes outside at Christmas time. To represent the birth of Jesus, the scenes include the baby, his...
Two nations, one struggle
The assertion that the Two-Nation Theory has been rendered obsolete is not merely a misreading of history; it is an exercise in intellectual complacency....
The ISF for Gaza: Legitimacy before logistics
The idea of deploying an international stabilisation force in Gaza may sound reassuring to a world exhausted by images of destruction, displacement and despair....
Power problems
NEPRA has proposed switching the present net metering offered to solar power producers who have retained their grid connections to gross metering, and that...
Waiting in vain
Thousands of vehicle-owners have been waiting to get the new number plates for the last many months. In several cases, the number plates were...
When school runs long
The Punjab government has prescribed teaching hours for all schools in the province from 8.30am to 1.30pm. However, some private schools have set their...
Distracted, not slow
Slow-moving cars are a new nuisance on the roads of Lahore, creating an uncertain situation for the other vehicles commuting on the road. Using...
On the brink
It is quite clear that the main opposition party in Pakistan is currently passing through one of the most critical and challenging phases of...
Learning under siege
Societies emerging from conflict often speak of peace in the language of reconstruction. In Pakistan’s Mirali tehsil of North Waziristan, that measure was answered...
Pneumonia: A global silent killer we can prevent
Have you ever thought how precious every single breath is? Every beat, gives life to millions yet pneumonia remains a silent killer taking hundred...
India a majoritarian state
The pulling down of ‘hijab’ of a newly recruited Muslim lady doctor by Chief Minister of Bihar while awarding appointment letter to her at...
At agriculture’s crossroads
Pakistan’s agriculture feeds a nation, anchors rural livelihoods and earns scarce foreign exchange. It also stands on increasingly fragile ground. Climate shocks, water scarcity,...
Lahore’s vanishing greenery
I am a senior citizen living in Shadman area of Lahore since my childhood. I have seen the green belt on Race Course Road...
Christmas for all
This December, the air across Pakistan shines with greetings, lights and goodwill as Christians prepare to celebrate Christmas with renewed enthusiasm and nationwide warmth....
Homes out of reach
Housing affordability in Pakistan has reached an alarming level where middle-class families are unable to purchase even a small house. Property prices have skyrocketed...