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Clean surroundings, safer communities
Dengue fever is once again emerging as a serious public health concern, and the growing risk demands responsible action from citizens as well as relevant authorities. While dengue is preventable to a considerable extent, negligence in controlling mosquito…
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…
Pakistan’s GSP-Plus Status: A Perilous Gamble
At some point, those currently responsible for governing this nation of 240 million souls will have to answer a critical question: what have their policies truly achieved? What lasting benefits have resulted from disrupting Pakistan’s democratic foundatio…
Ensuring Fairness in Constitutional Challenges
In recent discussions surrounding the challenges to constitutional amendments, a growing concern has been the manner in which such cases are assigned for hearing. The present practice, where some benches are assigned the responsibility of deciding constit…
The Dialogue Collapses
The much-anticipated negotiations between the government and the opposition have hit a major roadblock. The PTI, true to its word, boycotted the fourth round of talks, leaving the government committee waiting in vain. This abrupt withdrawal throws a shado…
The Price of Privilege
The humid air hung heavy in the air-conditioned chamber of the National Assembly, mirroring the tension that permeated the room. A proposal, audacious in its scope, lay before the lawmakers: a significant pay hike, a testament to their "exceptional" servi…
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…
Pakistan’s GSP-Plus Status: A Perilous Gamble
At some point, those currently responsible for governing this nation of 240 million souls will have to answer a critical question: what have their policies truly achieved? What lasting benefits have resulted from disrupting Pakistan’s democratic foundatio…
Ensuring Fairness in Constitutional Challenges
In recent discussions surrounding the challenges to constitutional amendments, a growing concern has been the manner in which such cases are assigned for hearing. The present practice, where some benches are assigned the responsibility of deciding constit…
The Dialogue Collapses
The much-anticipated negotiations between the government and the opposition have hit a major roadblock. The PTI, true to its word, boycotted the fourth round of talks, leaving the government committee waiting in vain. This abrupt withdrawal throws a shado…

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