Where do we start – Good governance and performance?

Syed Haider Raza Mehdi | As we enter a new phase in governance in Pakistan, expectations are high as are the challenges we face. Here's a...

Turkey’s lira crisis: How bad can it get?

AFP | Three, four, five, six… What next? Turks have over the last half decade counted the rapid depreciation of the Turkish lira on the screens...

Four killed in shooting in Canada, including 2 police

AFP | Two police officers were among four people killed Friday in a shooting that sparked panic and a police lockdown in a sleepy eastern...

Does money dominate the outcome of the electoral process?

Saad Rasool | As we settle our democratic nerves, in the post-election scenario, all energies (of media personnel and political operatives) have been focused on...

Mega corruption in Indian defense deals?

News Analysis | India’s audit agency is questioning the decision by the Ministry of Defense to award a $2.13 billion contract to Boeing for eight...

Peaceful neighborhood imperative for prosperity

Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal | Pakistan has unsettled borders with India and Afghanistan. Its relations with India are warlike and with Afghanistan full of mistrust....

Russia, China block US bid to slap North Korea sanctions

AFP | Russia and China on Thursday blocked a US request to add a Russian bank to a UN sanctions blacklist along with a North...

Taliban launch attack on Afghan city, casualties: officials

AFP | Taliban militants have launched an attack on an Afghan provincial capital and heavy fighting is underway as security forces try to beat them...

Facebook moves to stop sharing of 3D gun blueprints

AFP | Facebook on Thursday said it was moving to prevent the sharing of blueprints for 3D-printed guns on the social network, which violates its...

Indian high commissioner visits Imran Khan: Will this be the beginning of a new era between India & Pakistan?

News Analysis | India’s high commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria is expected to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan today at his Bani Gala...

At least 29 children killed in strike on Yemen bus

AFP | An attack on a bus at a market in rebel-held northern Yemen killed at least 29 children Thursday, the Red Cross said, as...

New chief minister Balochistan nominated

News Analysis | The six-party alliance that is leading with the majority seats in the Balochistan assembly held a joint meeting of parliamentary leaders late...