Dawn Editorial Summary
The claim of Pakistan’s economic revival, heavily publicized through media campaigns, falls apart when examined beyond the surface-level indicators. While inflation has significantly dropped, the exchange rate remains stable, and foreign remittances have hit record levels
The PTI’s persistent attempts to leverage U.S. political influence for Imran Khan’s release underscore a deepening crisis in Pakistan’s democratic landscape. Despite former President Arif Alvi and Pakistani-American lobbyists engaging with U.S. lawmakers, there has been no sign of intervention from the Trump administration.
Corruption in Pakistan’s bureaucracy is not just a persistent issue—it is an art form perfected over the years. The practice of “attaching wheels to files” through bribery and “stuffing files”
The resurgence of the “ugly American” image underscores a fundamental shift in U.S. global priorities, as reflected in the recent freeze on USAID funding. This move, though reversed by a federal judge, highlights the broader shift towards a world engaged in “total war,”
The first year of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government has been marked by governance challenges, political instability, and increasing authoritarianism
The recent terrorist attack in Harnai, Balochistan, which claimed the lives of at least 11 coal miners, brings to the fore the multiple dangers faced by these workers. Beyond the well-known risks of mining—such as cave-ins and hazardous working conditions—these miners are now also targeted by terrorists
The latest policy introduced by the government to counter extremism appears to be another addition to the long list of previously proposed strategies, many of which remain unimplemented.
With Trump back in the White House, Pakistan finds itself walking a diplomatic tightrope as U.S.-Pakistan relations face renewed uncertainty. Washington’s increasing alignment with New Delhi
The article looks into the pressing concerns surrounding bureaucracy, highlighting how both the United States and Pakistan face institutional inefficiencies. In the U.S., Elon Musk’s aggressive pursuit of downsizing government institutions reflects a larger ideological battle against bureaucratic red tape
Pakistan’s education sector faces a dire crisis, with systemic inequities and external shocks exposing its fragility. The nation grapples with an alarming 26 million children out of school and an education system unable to withstand climate disasters like the 2022 floods, which devastated over 30,000 schools.