Dawn Editorial Summary

In the wake of the recent India-Pakistan crisis, I find myself compelled to unpack a confrontation that nearly spiraled into all-out war between two nuclear-armed neighbors

I find it deeply ironic how history keeps repeating itself—this time through PM Modi’s Himalayan misstep that has thrown South Asia back into the whirlpool of confrontation. Ignoring Vajpayee’s vision of coexistence

I’m penning this piece with a heavy but hopeful heart. The recent skirmish between India and Pakistan, though bloodied and brutal, has carved open a new political space

India’s decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty “in abeyance”—a term with no legal weight in the treaty—has sent ripples across diplomatic and environmental corridors

As I look into the complexities of war and its emotional toll on societies, this piece paints a compelling picture of how humour has become Pakistan’s peculiar yet powerful response to conflict

In this compelling piece, I explore how India has taken international law for a ride by declaring the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) “in abeyance”—a move that not only lacks any legal grounding but also sets a dangerous precedent.

As I write this, I can’t help but feel the ground shaking beneath our collective conscience. The article paints a harrowing picture of Gaza, gripped by what can only be called a modern-day genocide

As the blazing sun beats down on Pakistan with no mercy, the nation finds itself squarely in the grip of an unforgiving climate crisis

In the thick of rising tensions between Pakistan and India, the recent editorial in Dawn underscores the urgent need for leaders to get off their high horses and embrace dialogue over destruction.

The regional chessboard of South Asia is once again ripe for movement, and Pakistan has signalled its willingness to engage in meaningful dialogue, hoping India will also come to the table.