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Sindh govt announces compensation for traders affected by Gul Plaza fire

A Season of Risk
The latest forecast from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) of widespread rain and snowfall across large parts of the country is both a blessing and a warning. From Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Balochistan, from Gilgit-Baltistan to Azad Kashmir, and ev…
A Door Still Open
As political tensions escalate in Pakistan, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has extended an olive branch to the opposition, reminding them that the door for dialogue remains open. However, the real question is whether the opposition, particularly the…
A Long-Awaited but Disruptive Shift
After years of resistance, the Pakistani government has finally decided to deregulate its wheat market, ending the practice of setting minimum support prices and engaging in procurement operations.  This move, while politically challenging, has been pushe…
The Cost of Aid Suspension: A Crisis for Women and Refugees
The Trump administration’s decision to pause all US foreign aid programmes, including those funding essential health services for women and girls, is set to have devastating consequences for millions across the world, particularly in developing nations li…
Pakistan’s Fight for Survival
The relentless sun beat down on the parched earth, mirroring the despair in Ayesha's heart. Her village, once a fertile haven, was now a dust bowl. The once-mighty Indus River, the lifeblood of their lands, had dwindled to a sluggish trickle. Ayesha, like…
Sindh and Balochistan Align Agriculture Tax Laws with Federal Regime
With Sindh and Balochistan finally approving amendments to their agriculture income tax (AIT) laws, Pakistan has taken another step towards meeting its commitments under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) funding programme. Although the provinces—excep…
Pak-Iran Friendly, Brotherly, and Neighborly Relations
Pakistan and Iran share not only a friendly relationship but also a deep-rooted bond built on historical and brotherly ties. Both nations possess a shared religious, cultural, and civilizational heritage, which keeps them closely connected. In recent time…
A Bridge Across the Divide
The dust swirled around the barren landscape of Balochistan, mirroring the turmoil within its people. News of another attack, another loss of life, echoed through the valleys. The government’s response was swift, a crackdown that further alienated the alr…
Power Division Aims to Lure Industries Back to National Grid
The Power Division has directed public distribution companies (Discos), including K-Electric, to forge service-level agreements (SLAs) with industries relying on gas-based captive power generation. This move aims to incentivize industries to abandon their…
Judiciary Under Siege
The recent actions of the ruling regime regarding judicial appointments in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) are yet another alarming indicator of the shrinking space for an independent judiciary in Pakistan. The concerns expressed by five judges of the IHC,…
Pakistan’s Digital Dream on Hold
The hum of progress in Pakistan was faltering, choked by invisible barriers in the air. Mobile phones, once symbols of connectivity and advancement, had become instruments of frustration. Call drops were rampant, internet speeds crawled, and the promise o…

Opposition finalises plans for Feb 8 protest against alleged rigging in 2024 elections

A Season of Risk

PTI’s protest on February 8 will only cause harm: SK Niazi

Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope
The whispers of economic stability in Pakistan are laced with caution. A recent Fitch Ratings note paints a picture of a nation perched precariously on a ledge, a single misstep away from tumbling back into crisis. While the immediate outlook appears posi…
A Door Still Open
As political tensions escalate in Pakistan, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has extended an olive branch to the opposition, reminding them that the door for dialogue remains open. However, the real question is whether the opposition, particularly the…
A Long-Awaited but Disruptive Shift
After years of resistance, the Pakistani government has finally decided to deregulate its wheat market, ending the practice of setting minimum support prices and engaging in procurement operations.  This move, while politically challenging, has been pushe…
The Cost of Aid Suspension: A Crisis for Women and Refugees
The Trump administration’s decision to pause all US foreign aid programmes, including those funding essential health services for women and girls, is set to have devastating consequences for millions across the world, particularly in developing nations li…
Pakistan’s Fight for Survival
The relentless sun beat down on the parched earth, mirroring the despair in Ayesha's heart. Her village, once a fertile haven, was now a dust bowl. The once-mighty Indus River, the lifeblood of their lands, had dwindled to a sluggish trickle. Ayesha, like…
Sindh and Balochistan Align Agriculture Tax Laws with Federal Regime
With Sindh and Balochistan finally approving amendments to their agriculture income tax (AIT) laws, Pakistan has taken another step towards meeting its commitments under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) funding programme. Although the provinces—excep…
Pak-Iran Friendly, Brotherly, and Neighborly Relations
Pakistan and Iran share not only a friendly relationship but also a deep-rooted bond built on historical and brotherly ties. Both nations possess a shared religious, cultural, and civilizational heritage, which keeps them closely connected. In recent time…
A Bridge Across the Divide
The dust swirled around the barren landscape of Balochistan, mirroring the turmoil within its people. News of another attack, another loss of life, echoed through the valleys. The government’s response was swift, a crackdown that further alienated the alr…
Power Division Aims to Lure Industries Back to National Grid
The Power Division has directed public distribution companies (Discos), including K-Electric, to forge service-level agreements (SLAs) with industries relying on gas-based captive power generation. This move aims to incentivize industries to abandon their…
Judiciary Under Siege
The recent actions of the ruling regime regarding judicial appointments in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) are yet another alarming indicator of the shrinking space for an independent judiciary in Pakistan. The concerns expressed by five judges of the IHC,…

Opposition finalises plans for Feb 8 protest against alleged rigging in 2024 elections

A Season of Risk

PTI’s protest on February 8 will only cause harm: SK Niazi

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