Dawn Editorial Summary
The recent surge in terrorist incidents across Pakistan highlights the complex nature of the militant threat facing the nation. A deadly blast near Karachi airport, which resulted in the deaths of at least three people, including two Chinese nationals, underscores the urgent need for enhanced security measures
The Middle East stands on the verge of a dangerous and possibly catastrophic war between Israel and Iran. Israel’s recent actions, including the assassination of key Hamas and Hezbollah leaders and the invasion of Lebanon, have left Iran no choice but to respond, which it did with missile strikes on Israeli targets
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October could be a decisive month for both the Middle East conflict and Pakistan’s political scene. Israel has expanded its aggressive military tactics from Gaza to Lebanon, killing civilians and flattening buildings, with Western nations providing indirect support
This article stresses the need for a comprehensive three-year action plan to implement domestic reforms that could help Pakistan smoothly transition from reliance on IMF programmes to sustainable, non-inflationary growth.
The article discusses the ongoing civil war in Sudan, which erupted in April 2023, amid a backdrop of international neglect and ongoing crises in other parts of the world, particularly the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The article critiques the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) as an outdated and unscientific water management strategy for the Indus basin. Initially designed to allocate water between Pakistan and India, the treaty has failed legally, environmentally, and politically, exacerbating issues such as river pollution, environmental degradation, and inefficient water usage.
The article focuses on the Quadrilateral group, consisting of Pakistan, Iran, China, and Russia, urging the Afghan Taliban to take decisive action against terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan.
The article covers a growing conflict between Israel and Iran, following Iran’s missile attack on Israel, marking the second direct confrontation between the two states. Iran’s strike was a response to a series of Israeli provocations, including the assassination of key figures such as Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah, both seen as […]
The article discusses Israel’s recent invasion of Lebanon, which mirrors its 1982 invasion that lasted 18 years. Israel aims to dismantle Hezbollah, which has lost key leadership, including Hassan Nasrallah, but vows to continue fighting
The article discusses the impact of U.S. military actions in the Middle East, particularly regarding Israel and its conflicts, highlighting the contradictions in U.S. foreign policy