Opinion

The Thursday Times‘ Opinion section amplifies diverse voices and sharp perspectives, sparking thought and debate on the issues that define our times. From bold takes on global events to nuanced reflections on local challenges, The Thursday Times invites readers to engage deeply with ideas that challenge, inspire, and broaden horizons.

Bonn’s quiet climate reality check

The Bonn Climate Change Conference may not attract the drama of a COP summit, but SB64 offered a clear reality check: the future of climate diplomacy will be judged less by promises and more by whether countries can deliver practical, fundable and sustainable climate action.
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Waiting for Godot in Islamabad

Islamabad and Rawalpindi have found themselves trapped in a strange political theatre: roads sealed, schools disrupted, businesses hit and ordinary routines broken, all in anticipation of talks between American and Iranian delegations that keep being delayed.
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خوابیدہ میڈیا اور لکھاریوں کا المیہ

While many aspiring journalists set out to provide a neutral, informative stance on their country's ongoings, it is difficult to do so when faced with authoritarian backlash.
Opinion

تربوز درخت پر کیوں نہیں اگتے؟

Political analyst Ammar Masood draws a unique comparison between a thick-skinned fruit and political hierarchies.
Commentary

اندھیر نگری چوپٹ راج

Journalist Azhar Syed discusses the trickle-down effect of having incompetent folk leading the population of a nation in peril.
Opinion

سیاستدان اور ڈکٹیٹر کا فرق

Journalist Hammad Hassan outlines the differences which can be found between the authoritarianism in a dictator and the democratic ways of a politician.
Commentary

یہی تھا وہ سادہ عمران خان

Journalist Hammad Hassan details the façade of simplicity which has been keystone in Prime Minister Imran Khan's political career thus far.
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Celebrity sufferings

Reham Khan details her explosive marriage with Imran Khan and the challenges she endured during this difficult time.
Commentary

لائٹ نہیں آ رہی

In light of the recent power outages which plagued the nation of Pakistan, political analyst Ammar Masood is inspired to discuss how this event reflects a bigger picture.
Opinion

فوج سب جانتی ہے

Prominent political analyst Ammar Masood gives his take on PM Imran Khan's recent claims that the army has his back, whatever the cost.
Opinion

ہمیں ایک معمولی واقعے کا انتظار ہے

Ammar Masood gives his take on the current face-off between democratic and authoritarian powers.
Opinion

خودکشی اور ہمارے اجتماعی رویے

Afshan Masab gives her thoughts on suicide numbers growing in Pakistan and the collective reactionaries which spawn from such a tragedy.
Commentary

ہم کتنا بدل گئے ہیں

Prominent political analyst Ammar Masood provides his unique take on the current state of Pakistan, its politics and affairs surrounding a democracy in crisis.
Commentary