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Pakistan's economy entrapped in vortex of fiscal futility, strategic despair
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Pakistan's economy entrapped in vortex of fiscal futility, strategic despair

Latest budget earmarks 46% of the total revenue towards debt servicing, a figure that appears Sisyphean

The begging bowl mirror: Why India can’t afford to mock Pakistan
India

The begging bowl mirror: Why India can’t afford to mock Pakistan

Is the Indian assertion that Pakistan is poor true? Let's take a look at the numbers

Diljit Dosanjh: Redefining Indian Stardom
India

Is Diljit bigger than Bollywood?

The singer-actor doesn’t just represent India; he represents a global identity

How tax evasion undermines Pakistan’s progress
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How tax evasion undermines Pakistan’s progress

Structural issues, such as high tax rates, complex filing processes, and lack of transparency, contribute to noncompliance

Pakistan’s tax system and the colonial hangover
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Pakistan’s tax system and the colonial hangover

If Pakistan is to move toward sustainable growth and meaningful reform, it must abandon colonial-era governance practices

The Damocles sword of tariffs
China

The Damocles sword of tariffs

Tariffs will continue to be used as a negotiating tool, with intermittent taxes replacing blanket tariffs

Can May 9 trials be concluded in 4 months? Experts weigh in
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Can May 9 trials be concluded in 4 months? Experts weigh in

We asked legal experts whether this deadline is realistic and what it means for the rights of the accused

From UAE ports to Indian shores: Centuries of enduring friendship and trade
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From UAE ports to Indian shores: Centuries of enduring friendship and trade

Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan visits New Delhi to discuss strengthening strategic ties and cooperation across key developmental sectors

Pakistan’s new cybercrime law: A timeline of growing suppression
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Pakistan’s new cybercrime law: A timeline of growing suppression

From journalists to activists, the country’s PECA law is rapidly expanding its reach, stifling free speech

Did CPEC really change Pakistan’s game?
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Did CPEC really change Pakistan’s game?

Contrary to what was expected, growth path was not jolted by CPEC. In fact it has nose dived in some sectors

Fan engagement in Pakistan: A neglected aspect of sports development
Sports

Fan engagement in Pakistan: A neglected aspect of sports development

It's essential to recognize that an athlete's rise to fame isn't solely about their performance on the field. It heavily relies on the audience's engagement and support

The curious case of constitutional supremacy in Pakistan
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The curious case of constitutional supremacy in Pakistan

Pakistan's ruling parties abandon constitutional ideals they once championed when in opposition, raising questions about political hypocrisy and coercion

How India stole Pakistan’s show
Sports

How India stole Pakistan’s show

The ICC Champions Trophy was supposed to be a once-in-a-three-decades celebration for hosts Pakistan. It turned out to be anything but!

Pakistan cricket’s downward spiral: Is there a way forward?
Sports

Pakistan cricket’s downward spiral: Is there a way forward?

Pakistan’s Champions Trophy failure isn’t just about bad form—it’s a reflection of a cricketing system in free fall. But is there light at the end of the tunnel?

Can US-Pakistan cooperation on Sharifullah's arrest signal a broader strategic shift?
World

Can US-Pakistan cooperation on Sharifullah's arrest signal a broader strategic shift?

Pakistan's role in Sharifullah's arrest hints at renewed US ties, but is it a tactical move or a long-term shift?

Can Pakistan, Bangladesh reimagine the South Asian economy?
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Can Pakistan, Bangladesh reimagine the South Asian economy?

Ice seems to have melted between the arch-rivals even though it took 53 years to bury the hatchet

The best gift Saudi Arabia can give Pakistan is a blueprint for change
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The best gift Saudi Arabia can give Pakistan is a blueprint for change

The true value of Pakistan-Saudi ties lies in Vision 2030’s lessons, not just financial aid or investment deals

Veteran journalist Mazhar Abbas calls govt ads disguised as news 'disinformation'
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Veteran journalist Mazhar Abbas calls govt ads disguised as news 'disinformation'

Government using advertising budgets as both reward and punishment for media outlets, Abbas says

Afghan Taliban regime 'stuck in a dead end', says Afghan-Pakistani journalist
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Afghan Taliban regime 'stuck in a dead end', says Afghan-Pakistani journalist

Afghanistan faces deepening crisis as Taliban consolidate power but struggle to govern, with no opposition in sight

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