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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…
Forging a Climate-Resilient Pakistan

Forging a Climate-Resilient Pakistan

Mar 25, 2025
Pakistan's predicament is a stark illustration of climate injustice. The nation, contributing a negligible fraction of global greenhouse gases, finds itself grappling with the devastating consequences of a crisis it barely created. The 2022 floods, a cata…
Judiciary in Crisis: A House Divided

Judiciary in Crisis: A House Divided

Mar 24, 2025
ANOTHER day, another spat within the judiciary. It appears that there is still very little realisation within the institution that the damage that has been and is being caused to its reputation may take many years to reverse. The most recent development p…
A More Compassionate Approach to Afghan Refugees

A More Compassionate Approach to Afghan Refugees

Mar 23, 2025
In these challenging times, Pakistan finds itself at a crossroads regarding its Afghan refugee policy. The government’s firm stance on the repatriation of Afghan Citizen Card holders and undocumented migrants is understandable from a national security and…
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The Unrelenting Siege on Indian Muslims

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Education Under Siege in Balochistan

Education Under Siege in Balochistan

Mar 21, 2025
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The Cycle of Violence: Gaza’s Nightmare Resumes

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Mar 20, 2025
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Prices Surge, Promises Broken

Mar 19, 2025
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Reviving the National Action Plan

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Mar 18, 2025
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A Delicate Balancing Act

A Delicate Balancing Act

Mar 17, 2025
The successful conclusion of the first performance review of the IMF’s extended $7bn funding programme marks a positive development for Pakistan’s struggling economy. The end-of-mission statement acknowledges that "programme implementation has been strong…
A Necessary Shift in Net-Metering Policy

A Necessary Shift in Net-Metering Policy

Mar 16, 2025
The decision to revise the buyback rates for surplus electricity generated by rooftop solar systems marks a significant shift towards ensuring energy price equity for all consumers. The revised net-metering framework, which lowers the purchase price for s…
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Sardar Khan Niazi

(Tamgh-i-Imtaiz) Journalist, Business Leader, Entrepreneur

A Bitter Pill for Consumers

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Forging a Climate-Resilient Pakistan

Forging a Climate-Resilient Pakistan

Mar 25, 2025
Pakistan's predicament is a stark illustration of climate injustice. The nation, contributing a negligible fraction of global greenhouse gases, finds itself grappling with the devastating consequences of a crisis it barely created. The 2022 floods, a cata…
Judiciary in Crisis: A House Divided

Judiciary in Crisis: A House Divided

Mar 24, 2025
ANOTHER day, another spat within the judiciary. It appears that there is still very little realisation within the institution that the damage that has been and is being caused to its reputation may take many years to reverse. The most recent development p…
A More Compassionate Approach to Afghan Refugees

A More Compassionate Approach to Afghan Refugees

Mar 23, 2025
In these challenging times, Pakistan finds itself at a crossroads regarding its Afghan refugee policy. The government’s firm stance on the repatriation of Afghan Citizen Card holders and undocumented migrants is understandable from a national security and…
The Unrelenting Siege on Indian Muslims

The Unrelenting Siege on Indian Muslims

Mar 22, 2025
The incessant scrutiny of Indian Muslims’ nationalism has become a defining feature of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure. His administration’s unwavering push for a Hindu-majoritarian state has systematically eroded India’s social fabric. The clashes …
Education Under Siege in Balochistan

Education Under Siege in Balochistan

Mar 21, 2025
The abrupt closure of major universities in Balochistan, ostensibly due to ‘security concerns’, is yet another blow to a student population already grappling with neglect and marginalisation. The indefinite suspension of on-campus activities at the Univer…
The Cycle of Violence: Gaza’s Nightmare Resumes

The Cycle of Violence: Gaza’s Nightmare Resumes

Mar 20, 2025
Two months of fragile respite have crumbled, and Gaza once again finds itself under the shadow of relentless Israeli aggression. More than 400 Palestinians, many of them women and children, have been killed in the latest round of atrocities. The ceasefire…
Prices Surge, Promises Broken

Prices Surge, Promises Broken

Mar 19, 2025
Karachi, Pakistan – Pakistani consumers are once again reeling from a dramatic surge in sugar prices, climbing from Rs130 to a staggering Rs180 per kilogram since January. This sharp increase has ignited public outrage, especially considering the ongoing …
Reviving the National Action Plan

Reviving the National Action Plan

Mar 18, 2025
The metallic screech of the Jaffar Express, halted abruptly by armed men, echoed the stark reality of Pakistan's escalating security crisis. The hijacking, a chilling reminder of the nation's vulnerability, underscored the inadequacy of conventional respo…
A Delicate Balancing Act

A Delicate Balancing Act

Mar 17, 2025
The successful conclusion of the first performance review of the IMF’s extended $7bn funding programme marks a positive development for Pakistan’s struggling economy. The end-of-mission statement acknowledges that "programme implementation has been strong…
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