Dawn News

Dawn News is a Pakistani English-language daily newspaper that covers national and international news. The articles provided primarily focus on political and economic events in India and Pakistan, as well as global news. The site often reports on contentious issues and political affiliations, which can lead to a biased perspective. There are very few instances of contradictions within the articles provided, but some articles contain misleading or deceptive information. The site frequently discusses conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest, but does not appear to have any direct conflicts of interest themselves. The articles are generally well-written and easy to read.

80%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

91%

Examples:

  • The articles often present a clear bias towards the subjects they cover, particularly in cases where political affiliations or contentious issues are involved.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • The articles frequently discuss conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest, but do not appear to have any direct conflicts of interest themselves.

Contradictions

10%

Examples:

  • There are very few instances of contradictions within the articles provided.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • Some articles contain misleading or deceptive information, particularly when it comes to sensationalist language or lack of context for certain events.

Recent Articles

  • Indian Stocks Plunge as Modi's Landslide Victory Falters in General Election

    Indian Stocks Plunge as Modi's Landslide Victory Falters in General Election

    Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 India's general election results on June 4, 2024 indicated a tight race between the BJP and Congress party, causing Indian stocks to plummet with the Sensex and Nifty 50 indices each closing down nearly 6%. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream of a landslide victory was at risk, raising concerns about economic reforms. The unexpected competition led to investor fears of high valuations and the need for corrections.
  • US Dollar Surge: Asian Currencies Plummet, Emerging Markets Concerns Rise

    US Dollar Surge: Asian Currencies Plummet, Emerging Markets Concerns Rise

    Broke On: Monday, 29 April 2024 The US dollar's surge has caused most Asian currencies to drop significantly, with the Japanese yen and Korean won falling by 9% and 6% respectively. The Fed's decision to delay rate cuts due to stronger inflation numbers and Middle East conflict is causing capital outflows from emerging markets, leading to a tumble of their currencies against the greenback. Meanwhile, some companies reported stronger Q1 2023 results, while others experienced disappointing profit reports. The US dollar's strength has also led to a rise in Treasury yields and pressure on the bond market.
  • 36 Lives Lost: Heavy Rains and Lightning Strikes in Pakistan Trigger Crisis, Over 600 Houses Damaged or Destroyed

    36 Lives Lost: Heavy Rains and Lightning Strikes in Pakistan Trigger Crisis, Over 600 Houses Damaged or Destroyed

    Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024 At least 72 people have lost their lives in Pakistan and Afghanistan due to heavy rains and lightning strikes. In eastern Punjab province, farmers harvesting wheat were among the victims as houses collapsed. Authorities declared a state of emergency in Baluchistan province, while flooding from seasonal rains in Afghanistan caused damage to over 600 houses and killed 33 people. Environmental expert Rafay Alam attributes these extreme weather conditions to climate change following unusual rainfall after a heat wave two years ago. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered relief aid for the affected areas, with Pakistan's water reservoirs expected to benefit from the rains.
  • Imran Khan Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Revealing State Secrets Days Before Elections

    Imran Khan Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Revealing State Secrets Days Before Elections

    Broke On: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for revealing state secrets. The cipher case pertains to a diplomatic document that was never returned by Imran and is believed to contain a threat from the United States to oust him as prime minister.

  • Dublin Riots Sparked by Stabbing Incident Highlight Rising Anti-Immigrant Sentiment

    Broke On: Friday, 24 November 2023 A stabbing incident near a primary school in Dublin resulted in injuries to three children and a woman, sparking violent riots. The identity of the attacker remains unconfirmed, with conflicting reports about his nationality fueling anti-immigrant sentiment. The riots led to widespread destruction, with 11 police vehicles damaged, 13 shops vandalized, and several more looted. The Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, condemned the riots and promised new laws to bring those involved to justice.

  • US Conducts Retaliatory Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Militants in Iraq

    Broke On: Wednesday, 22 November 2023 US forces conducted retaliatory airstrikes against Iran-backed militants in Iraq, marking the fourth round of such actions. The strikes were a direct response to a ballistic missile attack on the Ain al-Assad base in Iraq, where US forces are hosted. A vehicle belonging to a pro-Iranian group traveling through Abu Ghraib, west of Baghdad, was hit in a separate strike. US forces in Iraq and Syria have reported a spate of attacks from pro-Iranian groups since the Gaza crisis started after an October 7 raid.

  • US Conducts Retaliatory Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Militants in Iraq

    Broke On: Wednesday, 22 November 2023 US forces conducted retaliatory airstrikes against Iran-backed militants in Iraq, marking the fourth round of such actions. The strikes were a direct response to a ballistic missile attack on the Ain al-Assad base in Iraq, where US forces are hosted. A vehicle belonging to a pro-Iranian group traveling through Abu Ghraib, west of Baghdad, was hit in a separate strike. US forces in Iraq and Syria have reported a spate of attacks from pro-Iranian groups since the Gaza crisis started after an October 7 raid.

  • UK Labour Party Rebellion Over Gaza Ceasefire Vote

    Broke On: Thursday, 16 November 2023 UK Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer, faced a rebellion within his party leading to the resignation of 10 Labour MPs. The rebellion was sparked by Starmer's refusal to back a vote for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The conflict in Gaza began after an attack by Hamas-led terrorists on Israel, leading to over 1,200 deaths.

  • U.S. Navy Warship Intercepts Drone from Yemen in Red Sea

    Broke On: Wednesday, 15 November 2023 The USS Thomas Hudner, a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer, shot down a drone believed to have originated from Yemen in the Red Sea. The drone was heading in the direction of the ship, prompting the crew to engage and neutralize the threat. There were no U.S. casualties or damage to the ship reported. The U.S. did not launch a recovery effort for the drone, which is estimated to be worth roughly $30 million. The Hudner was not believed to be the intended target of the drone. The USS Thomas Hudner is part of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and was in the southern portion of the Red Sea at the time of the engagement. The Houthi leader has stated that his forces will continue attacks on Israel, including potentially targeting Israeli ships in the Red Sea and the Bab al Mandeb Strait.

  • Pope Francis Dismisses Bishop Joseph Strickland in Unusual Move

    Broke On: Saturday, 11 November 2023 Pope Francis has dismissed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Tyler, Texas. Bishop Joe Vásquez of Austin has been appointed as the apostolic administrator in Strickland's place. Strickland had been asked to resign but refused, prompting the Pope's intervention. Strickland has been a vocal critic of Pope Francis's moderate views on issues such as abortion and LGBT rights.