Editorial

PTI’s bold move: skipping Palestine talks to focus on… themselves

Imran Khan’s PTI skipping the APC on Palestine while he's in jail? Sure, because nothing screams “leadership” like ghosting a major diplomatic issue. Maybe he’s too busy plotting his next chess move with Israel, as some suggest. Clearly, supporting Palestine only matters when he’s the star of the show.

A montage is shown of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan atop a backdrop of the Israeli and Palestinian flags. — MONTAGE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
A combined file photo is shown of US vice president Kamala Harris (L) and former US president Donald Trump (R). — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

It is time to either revamp, or abolish, Pakistan’s draconian blasphemy laws

Pakistan's draconian blasphemy laws have caused more harm than good. They have fostered a culture of mob violence and lynchings, embedding religious extremism into society. The misuse of these laws to serve personal vendettas undermines our justice system and fuels ignorance. It is imperative to reform or abolish these laws to protect human rights and promote societal harmony.

An illustration is shown of mob violence. — ORIGINAL/THE THURSDAY TIMES
An illustration is shown of PML(N) senior vice president Maryam Nawaz. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
A combined file photo is shown of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan at Islamabad on October 15, 2019 (L) and a range of social media apps (R). — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
A file photo is shown of the Extraordinary Joint Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League at Riyadh on November 11, 2023. — FILE/ANADOLU

Overarching hypocrisy at the United Nations

Conflicting interests at the United Nations on the conflict in Gaza leave groups of countries showcasing their leagues' internally backfiring discourse on the global arena.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas holds up a Vision for Peace map while speaking at the United Nations (UN) Security Council on February 11, 2020 in New York City. — FILE

Hypocrisy, dual standards, and selective solidarity

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's unequivocal support for Israel's right to self-defense lay bare stark hypocrisy when juxtaposed against his nation's own struggle against Russian aggression.

A file photo is shown of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) together in 2020. — FILE/REUTERS

Pakistan’s Last Iron Lady

Kulsoom Nawaz, Pakistan's last political matriarch, left behind an unquestionable legacy of democratic commitment and unyielding spirit.

An illustration is shown of former Pakistani first lady Kulsoom Nawaz. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES

Celebrating an ever-alive nation

Amidst the dawn's embrace, Pakistan readies to mark its 76th Independence Day; a testament to the nation’s spirit of endurance, and the ultimate culmination of a journey woven with unity, diversity, and relentless resilience.

A file photo is shown of a Pakistani Independence Day ay parade.A file photo is shown of a Pakistani Independence Day parade.
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