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Relief, reforms and revival: What Budget 2026–27 seeks to achieve
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Relief, reforms and revival: What Budget 2026–27 seeks to achieve

A notable feature of the budget is its emphasis on broadening the tax base rather than increasing the burden on existing taxpayers. Pakistan has long struggled with a narrow tax…

Relief, reforms and revival: What Budget 2026–27 seeks to achieve

Relief, reforms and revival: What Budget 2026–27 seeks to achieve

Jun 22, 2026
A notable feature of the budget is its emphasis on broadening the tax base rather than increasing the burden on existing taxpayers. Pakistan has long struggled with a narrow tax net, forcing a relatively small segment of the population to shoulder a dispr…
“Energy Relief Reforms”

“Energy Relief Reforms”

Apr 06, 2025
The government’s recent move to slash electricity tariffs for both domestic and industrial consumers is a welcome development that brings much-needed relief to households and businesses alike, which have been grappling with the ravages of prolonged inflat…
PTI and the Perils of Political Shortcuts

PTI and the Perils of Political Shortcuts

Apr 05, 2025
The recent meeting between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Information Adviser Barrister Saif, and PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail has once again sparked speculation about the PTI’s backchannel engagement with the establishment.…
A Divisive Canal Project: Sindh’s Concerns Must Be Addressed

A Divisive Canal Project: Sindh’s Concerns Must Be Addressed

Apr 04, 2025
The growing unrest in Sindh over the controversial Cholistan canal project highlights the need for a more inclusive and transparent decision-making process. The project has raised serious concerns about its potential impact on Sindh’s ecological balance a…
Echoes of Justice

Echoes of Justice

Apr 03, 2025
The news report lay on Fatima’s kitchen counter, the bold headline a beacon in the morning sun. “Supreme Court Affirms Women’s Rights, Unties Them from Marital Status.” Fatima, a widow who had spent years navigating the bureaucratic maze after her husband…
State’s Misplaced Priorities

State’s Misplaced Priorities

Mar 31, 2025
Faced with mounting challenges, the ruling elite has deployed high-level committees to address pressing issues. However, the recent initiatives taken by these committees raise serious concerns about whether Pakistan’s leadership is focusing on the right p…
The Lingering Shadow of the Commissioner

The Lingering Shadow of the Commissioner

Mar 30, 2025
Sikandar Sultan Raja's departure as Chief Election Commissioner, while formally marking the end of his five-year term, leaves behind a disquieting residue of controversy and eroded trust. That his tenure concluded at all feels like a minor victory, given …
The Chilling Grip of PECA on Pakistan’s Media

The Chilling Grip of PECA on Pakistan’s Media

Mar 29, 2025
The foreboding pronouncements of Pakistan’s media fraternity have, with grim certainty, morphed into a tangible reality. The recent invocation of the amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) against journalists and citizens alike is not merely a…
A Step in the Right Direction

A Step in the Right Direction

Mar 28, 2025
The news from Islamabad brought a collective sigh of relief. The confirmation of the IMF deal, encompassing both the first review of the Extended Fund Facility and the new Resilience and Sustainability Facility arrangement, felt like a much-needed shot in…
A Path to Improved Pak-Afghan Relations

A Path to Improved Pak-Afghan Relations

Mar 27, 2025
The historically strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have once again come under the spotlight following the recent visit of Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan, Muhammad Sadiq, to Kabul. His engagements with Afghan Taliban off…
A Bitter Pill for Consumers

A Bitter Pill for Consumers

Mar 26, 2025
The government of Pakistan had planned to announce a significant reduction in retail electricity prices, aiming to provide relief to consumers, especially the low- and middle-income households struggling with runaway inflation. However, these plans were u…
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The Need for Political Space in Balochistan

The Need for Political Space in Balochistan

Apr 07, 2025
The recent events in Balochistan surrounding the BNP-M’s long march and subsequent sit-in reflect the growing frustration of the province’s people with the state’s heavy-handed approach to political dissent. When Akhtar Mengal launched his long march from…
“Energy Relief Reforms”

“Energy Relief Reforms”

Apr 06, 2025
The government’s recent move to slash electricity tariffs for both domestic and industrial consumers is a welcome development that brings much-needed relief to households and businesses alike, which have been grappling with the ravages of prolonged inflat…
PTI and the Perils of Political Shortcuts

PTI and the Perils of Political Shortcuts

Apr 05, 2025
The recent meeting between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Information Adviser Barrister Saif, and PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail has once again sparked speculation about the PTI’s backchannel engagement with the establishment.…
A Divisive Canal Project: Sindh’s Concerns Must Be Addressed

A Divisive Canal Project: Sindh’s Concerns Must Be Addressed

Apr 04, 2025
The growing unrest in Sindh over the controversial Cholistan canal project highlights the need for a more inclusive and transparent decision-making process. The project has raised serious concerns about its potential impact on Sindh’s ecological balance a…
Echoes of Justice

Echoes of Justice

Apr 03, 2025
The news report lay on Fatima’s kitchen counter, the bold headline a beacon in the morning sun. “Supreme Court Affirms Women’s Rights, Unties Them from Marital Status.” Fatima, a widow who had spent years navigating the bureaucratic maze after her husband…
State’s Misplaced Priorities

State’s Misplaced Priorities

Mar 31, 2025
Faced with mounting challenges, the ruling elite has deployed high-level committees to address pressing issues. However, the recent initiatives taken by these committees raise serious concerns about whether Pakistan’s leadership is focusing on the right p…
The Lingering Shadow of the Commissioner

The Lingering Shadow of the Commissioner

Mar 30, 2025
Sikandar Sultan Raja's departure as Chief Election Commissioner, while formally marking the end of his five-year term, leaves behind a disquieting residue of controversy and eroded trust. That his tenure concluded at all feels like a minor victory, given …
The Chilling Grip of PECA on Pakistan’s Media

The Chilling Grip of PECA on Pakistan’s Media

Mar 29, 2025
The foreboding pronouncements of Pakistan’s media fraternity have, with grim certainty, morphed into a tangible reality. The recent invocation of the amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) against journalists and citizens alike is not merely a…
A Step in the Right Direction

A Step in the Right Direction

Mar 28, 2025
The news from Islamabad brought a collective sigh of relief. The confirmation of the IMF deal, encompassing both the first review of the Extended Fund Facility and the new Resilience and Sustainability Facility arrangement, felt like a much-needed shot in…
A Path to Improved Pak-Afghan Relations

A Path to Improved Pak-Afghan Relations

Mar 27, 2025
The historically strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have once again come under the spotlight following the recent visit of Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan, Muhammad Sadiq, to Kabul. His engagements with Afghan Taliban off…
What Is the Real Objective of the Kashmir Action Committee?
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