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...
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...
Childhood on the streets
Every city has them — children running errands, begging for coins or sleeping on sidewalks. Street children are among the most vulnerable members of...
Report or reminder?
What new truths has the IMF’s 2025 Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment Report revealed that most Pakistanis had not always known, talked about or...
Offline in Balochistan
Despite being the largest province of Pakistan, Balochistan is devoid of a reliable internet service. It goes without saying that a large number of...
Companies in flight
The past three years have witnessed an alarming departure of over twenty major multinational companies from Pakistan including Shell, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, Microsoft,...
Dignity in the drain
Manual sewer cleaning remains one of the most degrading and dangerous practices in Pakistan. Despite repeated warnings from human rights organisations, this inhumane method...
Cousins and consequences
Cousin marriage has become a serious problem in Pakistan. In almost all provinces, including Balochistan, Sindh and Punjab, cousin marriage is becoming very common....
When narratives corrode
Over the last few years, the main opposition party has raised eyebrows with its choices and actions. People are generally aware that the third...
Talent in exile
Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan, but art is not properly valued here. People give more importance to other things, but they do...