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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…
Reforming Pakistan’s Foundations

Reforming Pakistan’s Foundations

Feb 12, 2025
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Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope

Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope

Feb 11, 2025
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

A Door Still Open

Feb 10, 2025
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

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Feb 09, 2025
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Sindh and Balochistan Align Agriculture Tax Laws with Federal Regime

Feb 06, 2025
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Pak-Iran Friendly, Brotherly, and Neighborly Relations

Pak-Iran Friendly, Brotherly, and Neighborly Relations

Feb 05, 2025
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Power Division Aims to Lure Industries Back to National Grid

Power Division Aims to Lure Industries Back to National Grid

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Reforming Pakistan’s Foundations

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The IMF mission's arrival in Islamabad sparked a flicker of hope amidst the economic gloom. Their focus on corruption vulnerabilities across six core state functions – fiscal governance, central banking, financial oversight, market regulation, rule of law…
Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope

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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

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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

A Long-Awaited but Disruptive Shift

Feb 09, 2025
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 Cost of Aid Suspension: A Crisis for Women and Refugees

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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

Pakistan’s Fight for Survival

Feb 07, 2025
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

Sindh and Balochistan Align Agriculture Tax Laws with Federal Regime

Feb 06, 2025
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

Pak-Iran Friendly, Brotherly, and Neighborly Relations

Feb 05, 2025
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A Bridge Across the Divide

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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…
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