National
A recent nationwide survey has revealed that most Pakistanis continue to consider democracy vital for the country’s stability and development, despite concerns about its current functioning. The poll, conducted by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) and cited by The News, gathered responses from over 1,000 individuals
Opinion
In a bustling Karachi tea stall, chatter turns sour. “Hukoomat kyun itni bari hai?” a mechanic grumbles, eyeing news of the PML-N’s 50-plus-member cabinet—ministers, advisers, aides—feasting on perks while he skips meals to pay bills. Pakistan’s governance, meant to steer the nation, feels
Business
The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, is expected to present the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 today at 2 pm. The budget places strong emphasis on development, particularly in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and governance. According to official documents, the total development budget is proposed
Government
The Supreme Court has underscored the critical importance of prioritizing general elections over constituency delimitation issues, warning against the potential governance vacuum and legitimacy crisis that could ensue from postponing elections. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, in a decision on December 18, emphasized the need for proportional action and the