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Pakistan is consistently ranked among the most climate-vulnerable nations in the world, facing a growing frequency of extreme weather events from devastating floods to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in its northern regions. These disasters are no lo…
From doubt to dominance
It is equally probable to hear that ‘the youth are Pakistan’s greatest asset’ and that ‘population growth is the nation’s biggest problem’. The country appears unable to reach a decision. However, this past Sunday, the under-19 men’s cricket team provided…
Smart mobility for a smarter Pakistan
Pakistan stands at a critical crossroads where economic pressures, climate vulnerability, and rapid population growth demand innovative and sustainable solutions. In this context, electric vehicle (EV) technologies and the expanded use of artificial intel…
Gaza stabilization force plan
Comments made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday have highlighted the ongoing uncertainty regarding Pakistan's potential involvement in the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza. While addressing the media, Rubio expressed …
Gaza Strip
The catastrophic destruction across the Gaza Strip has been described by educators as a scholasticide. With nearly 90% of school buildings damaged or destroyed, and over 625,000 children denied formal education for more than a year, the crisis is not mere…
Energy sector reforms and the road to sustainability
One of the most significant takeaways from the meeting was the World Bank’s appreciation of the Petroleum Division for resolving the long-standing LNG issue. For years, LNG mismanagement had imposed heavy financial burdens on the national exchequer, disru…
Smart data, stronger institutions
Pakistan’s public financial management system stands at a critical juncture, where traditional methods of oversight are increasingly inadequate to meet the demands of a complex, digitalizing economy. The inauguration of the Center for Government Data Anal…
A digital endorsement with global resonance
Pakistan’s digital transformation journey has received a timely and meaningful international endorsement with GovInsider recognition of Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, in its prestigious “Meet the W…
Rising Influenza threat and the need for vigilance
As winter sets in across Pakistan, the arrival of flu season once again poses a serious public health challenge. Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is often underestimated as a routine seasonal illness. However, its rapid spread, potential compli…
A test of resolve and responsibility
Over the years, Pakistan has made notable progress in reducing polio cases through sustained immunization drives, improved surveillance, and closer coordination with international partners. Yet, the persistence of the virus highlights enduring challenges:…
NFC Award
The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, a constitutional obligation under Article 160 of the Constitution of Pakistan, is the bedrock of fiscal federalism in the country. It serves as a vital mechanism for the vertical and horizontal distribution of …

Second round of Iran–US talks is getting closer

Prime Minister arrives in Turkey after Qatar

Israel and Lebanon agree on 10-day ceasefire; Trump claims

A cornerstone of Pakistan’s fiscal federalism
The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, a constitutional obligation under Article 160 of the Constitution of Pakistan, is the bedrock of fiscal federalism in the country. It serves as a vital mechanism for the vertical and horizontal distribution of …
From doubt to dominance
It is equally probable to hear that ‘the youth are Pakistan’s greatest asset’ and that ‘population growth is the nation’s biggest problem’. The country appears unable to reach a decision. However, this past Sunday, the under-19 men’s cricket team provided…
Smart mobility for a smarter Pakistan
Pakistan stands at a critical crossroads where economic pressures, climate vulnerability, and rapid population growth demand innovative and sustainable solutions. In this context, electric vehicle (EV) technologies and the expanded use of artificial intel…
Gaza stabilization force plan
Comments made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday have highlighted the ongoing uncertainty regarding Pakistan's potential involvement in the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza. While addressing the media, Rubio expressed …
Gaza Strip
The catastrophic destruction across the Gaza Strip has been described by educators as a scholasticide. With nearly 90% of school buildings damaged or destroyed, and over 625,000 children denied formal education for more than a year, the crisis is not mere…
Energy sector reforms and the road to sustainability
One of the most significant takeaways from the meeting was the World Bank’s appreciation of the Petroleum Division for resolving the long-standing LNG issue. For years, LNG mismanagement had imposed heavy financial burdens on the national exchequer, disru…
Smart data, stronger institutions
Pakistan’s public financial management system stands at a critical juncture, where traditional methods of oversight are increasingly inadequate to meet the demands of a complex, digitalizing economy. The inauguration of the Center for Government Data Anal…
A digital endorsement with global resonance
Pakistan’s digital transformation journey has received a timely and meaningful international endorsement with GovInsider recognition of Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, in its prestigious “Meet the W…
Rising Influenza threat and the need for vigilance
As winter sets in across Pakistan, the arrival of flu season once again poses a serious public health challenge. Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is often underestimated as a routine seasonal illness. However, its rapid spread, potential compli…
A test of resolve and responsibility
Over the years, Pakistan has made notable progress in reducing polio cases through sustained immunization drives, improved surveillance, and closer coordination with international partners. Yet, the persistence of the virus highlights enduring challenges:…

Second round of Iran–US talks is getting closer

Prime Minister arrives in Turkey after Qatar

Israel and Lebanon agree on 10-day ceasefire; Trump claims

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