menu_open

The News on Sunday

We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

Four challenges confronting Pakistan

The focal point of our latest deliberation was the delicate balance between individual freedom and the demands of collectivism. The participants...

sunday 100

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

So, you think you know: Pakistani TV dramas?

1. Pakistan’s first Netflix series will feature almost all the big names in the industry such as Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Sanam Saeed, Ahad Raza...

sunday 30

The News on Sunday

Instep Desk

The urgency of raising tobacco taxes

T obacco taxation is a critical tool in the hands of policymakers aimed at safeguarding public health, generating revenue and reducing tobacco...

sunday 20

The News on Sunday

Syed Ali Wasif Naqvi

Inflation and monetary policy

I Inflation is when the prices of goods and services rise across the economy, reducing the purchasing power of a currency and the value of certain...

sunday 40

The News on Sunday

Dr Ikramul Haq

The solar power tariff

A lthough the government has denied that it plans to slap a fixed monthly charge on solar panels installed by households, the idea has been...

sunday 40

The News on Sunday

Mansoor Ahmad

One for the road

I In February this year, the Punjab government resumed the free Wi-Fi service in public places in several parts of Lahore and other cities of the...

sunday 20

The News on Sunday

Ahsan Malik

‘Free Palestine’

T he higher education institutions in the United States are known for being centres of academic excellence that attract students from all over the...

sunday 40

The News on Sunday

Dr Awais Saleem

The revenue challenge

P rime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s decision to remove 25 senior officials, apparently in a critical move aimed at cleansing the Federal Board of...

sunday 20

The News on Sunday

Malik Faheem Awan

An unsafe place

T he ability to craft a story and the art to tell it engagingly have been valued since ancient times. With the advent of various forms of...

sunday 30

The News on Sunday

Aamir Ghauri

Anatomy of a crisis

T he Punjab produces nearly 80 percent of the country’s wheat. This year wheat was sown over 17.5 million acres in the Punjab out of the total...

sunday 10

The News on Sunday

Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan

Collingwood and the autonomy of history – I

T he Twentieth Century was unique not only for its astonishing achievements in science and technology but also for the emergence of various...

04.05.2024 20

The News on Sunday

Aziz Ali Dad

A strategic challenge

P resident Ebrahim Raisi and his cabinet have wrapped up a three-day visit to Pakistan aiming to enhance bilateral trade to an ambitious level of...

28.04.2024 70

The News on Sunday

Waqar Gillani

Weathering the AI storm

A doption of the new artificial intelligence, generative AI and machine learning based technologies is not only making human lives easier, it is...

28.04.2024 100

The News on Sunday

Jawwad Rizvi

Tarikh, history and itihas

T he three epistemic classifications are often perceived as distinct manifestations within the same domain of knowledge. However, their origins...

28.04.2024 20

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Malaria prevention and control

A ccording to the World Health Organisation, Pakistan is one of the seven countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region that account for 98 per...

28.04.2024 10

The News on Sunday

Dr Naseem Amin Dhedhi

Consolidating electoral gains

P akistan Muslim League-Nawaz has won most of seats in the by-elections, thereby undermining Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s narrative about rigging of...

28.04.2024 9

The News on Sunday

Mubasher Bukhari

Content with income

A head of Eid this year, Shafaq dedicated a good while to social media, posting simple but compelling reviews of bangles and other Eid essentials...

28.04.2024 10

The News on Sunday

Ahsan Malik

Pop culture matters

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy to open Tribeca Film Festival S harmeen Obaid-Chinoy possesses an exceptional ability to tackle any subject and do justice to...

28.04.2024 6

The News on Sunday

Instep Desk

The case for higher taxes

G lobal lenders, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, have put their weight behind the calls for raising federal excise...

28.04.2024 10

The News on Sunday

Muhammad Badar

The legality of a ban

O n February 17, X (Twitter) users started facing difficulty in accessing their feed or in posting/ reposting fresh tweets. This appeared to have...

28.04.2024 6

The News on Sunday

Muhammad Aftab Alam

Financing universal health coverage

I n the realm of healthcare, priorities are paramount. All allocations of funds must be guided by a clear understanding of the population’s needs...

28.04.2024 2

The News on Sunday

Obaid Arshad Khan

From fantasy to the inevitable

T he thought of being able to create an intelligent life has gone from if to when – from fantasy to the inevitable. Artificial Intelligence is...

27.04.2024 10

The News on Sunday

Arash Muhammad

Whither India?

T he Lok Sabha elections in India startedon April 17.These will be completed in seven phases and are touted to be “the biggest (almost 1 billion...

21.04.2024 7

The News on Sunday

Avinash Kumar

Lashes for lies

I n a rare verdict that highlights the complexity of Pakistani law, a sessions court in Malir recently sentenced one Fareed Qadir to 80 lashes for...

21.04.2024 10

The News on Sunday

Minahil Ali

The younger Sharif

H istory is replete with examples of a family becoming a political force over a short span of time by skilfully employing their social, societal...

21.04.2024 3

The News on Sunday

Aamir Ghauri

Safety first

A A favourite activity of Lahoris during Eid holidays is to visit some park or the zoo. The children, in particular, like to have fun outdoors....

21.04.2024 1

The News on Sunday

Ahsan Malik

April 2024: An excellent month for music

Coke Studio 15 comeback Transcending geographical boundaries and setting a standard for how music should be both heard and viewed, while showcasing...

21.04.2024 9

The News on Sunday

Maheen Sabeeh

Debt management and growth strategy

F or many years now the national economy has not been stable. This has created doubts about the very viability of the state. The multifaceted...

21.04.2024 10

The News on Sunday

Dr Ikramul Haq

Climate, catastrophe and disease

K ultali is one of the most stunning geographies in the world. It is home to the Royal Bengal tiger and more than four million people who have been...

21.04.2024 6

The News on Sunday

Abantika Ghosh

Historicity unraveled

T he concept of historicity in philosophy refers to the idea that various elements such as concepts, practices and values have historical origins...

21.04.2024 9

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Parliamentary transparency

A ccess to information is the key to keep the democracy going. In casting their ballots, the voters entrust their representatives with the mantle...

21.04.2024 5

The News on Sunday

Dr Muhammad Usman

A journey to equitable resource distribution

P akistan’s journey towards fiscal devolution has been marked by both progress and challenges. Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in its...

21.04.2024 10

The News on Sunday

Waqas Paracha

c13df969d7fad7415c98d347d66acea7