The Editorial Desk
Views from The Thursday Times' editorial desk.
Pakistan, back on the world stage
Pakistan is making a bold comeback on the world stage with the 2024 SCO Summit in Islamabad, turning challenges into opportunities for regional influence and economic renewal. This is more than a summit—it’s Pakistan reclaiming its voice in global affairs.
فلسطین پر آل پارٹیز کانفرنس غیر اہم، عمران خان کیلئے سیاست مقدم
عمران خان کی پارٹی نے فلسطین پر آل پارٹیز کانفرنس کا بائیکاٹ کیا، کیا لیڈر سیاسی مفادات کیلئے اس قدر اہم سفارتی معاملہ بھی نظر انداز کر سکتا ہے؟ کچھ لوگ کہتے ہیں کہ عمران خان اسرائیل کے ساتھ سیاسی شطرنج کی اگلی چال تیار کر رہے ہیں۔ کیا فلسطین کی حمایت صرف اس وقت اہمیت رکھتی ہے جب عمران خان تخت پر ہوں؟
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.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump head to head with 100 days left
With only 100 days left until the 2024 US presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are in a close race; Harris is focused on progressive issues, while Trump campaigns on economic nationalism.
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.
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