Raza Butt

Raza Butt is the editor of The Thursday Times.
Opinion

Fawad Chaudhry’s BBC Interview Was a Disgrace

Fawad Chaudhry was interviewed by the BBC on Friday. The interview was nothing short of a disaster for Pakistan’s image as a whole.
Commentary

Electronic Voting Machines: Good In Theory, Nightmare In Practice

PM Khan has expressed interest in implementing EVMs across Pakistan. But is this actually feasible?
Opinion

کراچی الیکشن: نظریہ بمقابلہ دھاندلی

Details on the aftermath of Karachi's by-elections.
Opinion

ڈسکہ الیکشن نواز شريف کے بیانیہ کی جیت یا تحریک انصاف کی ہار

It's been said that Nawaz Sharif's tenure in politics is over - but the recent elections in Daska show that his presence still towers over the competition.
Opinion

پی ڈی ایم آصف زرداری اور مریم نواز

The PDM has proven to be a voice of reason as opposition to the authoritarian rule of the current government. But what are we to make of its future?
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ACROSS TT

Trump says Iran deal could come this weekend

International 0
Trump says US-Iran negotiations are going very well and a deal could come this weekend, while cautioning it might not happen. Talks back on track.

Pakistan manufacturing returns to growth as export orders hit 15-month high

Economy 0
Per a new purchasing managers’ survey released by HBL and S&P, Pakistan’s manufacturing PMI rose to 50.9 in May, returning to expansion as new orders recovered and export orders posted their strongest rise since February 2025.

Pakistan’s ports see sharp container surge as Gulf disruption shifts cargo routes

Newsroom 0
Pakistan’s major ports are seeing a sharp rise in container and transshipment activity as Gulf disruption redirects cargo towards Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar.

Iran prepares three-day farewell ceremonies and 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei

International 0
Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.

Trump reportedly rebukes Netanyahu as Israel’s Lebanon escalation threatens US-Iran diplomacy

Analysis 0
Trump reportedly warned Netanyahu against further escalation in Lebanon as US-Iran diplomacy faced renewed pressure, with Pakistan and Qatar involved in efforts to preserve a fragile regional framework.

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