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Economic Diplomacy

Economic Diplomacy
Over the past two years, Islamabad and Tashkent have built an impressive architecture of engagement, frequent ministerial exchanges, business delegations, institutional working groups and now an expanding preferential trade framework. The reported 10 perc…
A Contested Coronation
The PTI has succeeded in achieving its goals. It has, at least for the time being, been successful in getting its candidate appointed to the position of KP province chief executive. Many cautions had been sent once Sohail Afridi was nominated. Almost imme…
The Critical Shift
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, or "Pink October," is a period of vital focus. It sees a flurry of activities—pink ribbons, fundraising drives, and public service announcements—that shine a much-needed spotlight on the most common cancer among women global…
Pakistan’s Battle for Breath
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal’s recent declaration—that Pakistan is facing a “toxic air crisis,” a “battle for survival,” and a “national health emergency”—is not hyperbole; it is a long-overdue state…
Responsibility
Plastic pollution is a global crisis that demands a systemic and collaborative response. While the visible waste—plastic bags snagged on trees, bottles bobbing in the ocean—is a stark reminder of the problem, the true issue is far more deeply rooted in ou…
‘Strong, Durable Peace’?
A ray of hope has appeared in Gaza following two years of ceaseless bombardment and killing. US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan for peace in Gaza began Thursday with the signing of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hama…
The Choking Reality
Pakistan is struggling for breath. What was once an occasional winter haze has metastasized into a chronic, lethal crisis. Year after year, cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Faisalabad are enveloped in a toxic shroud of smog, consistently ranking. This is …
Growing calls for Statehood
The magnitude of what an occupied population has had to go through is still beyond the scope of these figures, which are cautious by all measures. What has been done to and taken from the Palestinians over the past two years—a people who, even at the begi…
A Vital Shield
Pakistan’s launch of the “Modernization of Hydromet Services of Pakistan” (MHSP) project marks a critical, long-overdue investment in survival. In a nation where the 2022 floods displaced over 33 million people and where torrential rains continue to wreak…
Crisis at the door                
When disaster strikes, the immediate images of destruction—torrential waters, collapsed homes, and flooded fields—dominate the news cycle. Yet, for millions around the globe, the crisis doesn't recede when the waters do. In regions recently ravaged by ext…
A Calculated Move
Many, including Israel, were caught off guard by Hamas's reaction to US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan for peace in Gaza.  The Palestinian faction has made a calculated decision by agreeing to a number of the plan's main components, such as a…

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The Promising Trajectory
The narrative of Pakistan's IT sector is one of burgeoning potential. The country boasts a massive, tech-savvy youth population, with over 60% of its people under the age of 30. This demographic dividend provides a vast, fertile talent pool that is increa…
A Contested Coronation
The PTI has succeeded in achieving its goals. It has, at least for the time being, been successful in getting its candidate appointed to the position of KP province chief executive. Many cautions had been sent once Sohail Afridi was nominated. Almost imme…
The Critical Shift
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, or "Pink October," is a period of vital focus. It sees a flurry of activities—pink ribbons, fundraising drives, and public service announcements—that shine a much-needed spotlight on the most common cancer among women global…
Pakistan’s Battle for Breath
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal’s recent declaration—that Pakistan is facing a “toxic air crisis,” a “battle for survival,” and a “national health emergency”—is not hyperbole; it is a long-overdue state…
Responsibility
Plastic pollution is a global crisis that demands a systemic and collaborative response. While the visible waste—plastic bags snagged on trees, bottles bobbing in the ocean—is a stark reminder of the problem, the true issue is far more deeply rooted in ou…
‘Strong, Durable Peace’?
A ray of hope has appeared in Gaza following two years of ceaseless bombardment and killing. US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan for peace in Gaza began Thursday with the signing of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hama…
The Choking Reality
Pakistan is struggling for breath. What was once an occasional winter haze has metastasized into a chronic, lethal crisis. Year after year, cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Faisalabad are enveloped in a toxic shroud of smog, consistently ranking. This is …
Growing calls for Statehood
The magnitude of what an occupied population has had to go through is still beyond the scope of these figures, which are cautious by all measures. What has been done to and taken from the Palestinians over the past two years—a people who, even at the begi…
A Vital Shield
Pakistan’s launch of the “Modernization of Hydromet Services of Pakistan” (MHSP) project marks a critical, long-overdue investment in survival. In a nation where the 2022 floods displaced over 33 million people and where torrential rains continue to wreak…
Crisis at the door                
When disaster strikes, the immediate images of destruction—torrential waters, collapsed homes, and flooded fields—dominate the news cycle. Yet, for millions around the globe, the crisis doesn't recede when the waters do. In regions recently ravaged by ext…

We have very good relations with foreign countries: SK Niazi

Gold price hits record high again today; how much is it per tola?

Warning issued regarding ‘city-destroying asteroids’ in space!

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