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Elite Capture Continues To Erode Pakistan’s Global Standing

Elite capture, a phenomenon deeply rooted in feudalism and the contentious privatization drive of the 1990s and beyond, has led to the creation of...

07.04.2024 20

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Can Regional Trade Nudge Terrorism?

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has hinted at a thorough reassessment of the trade situation with India, echoing the concerns raised by the business...

28.03.2024 50

Daily Times

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Can Punjab's Agricultural Dreams Coexist with Cholistan's Cultural Gems?

The vast expanse of Cholistan, adorned with 17 historic forts and teeming with the largest livestock population in Pakistan, presents a complex...

13.03.2024 5

The Friday Times

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Will dynasts deliver, this time?

The dynasts have truly showcased their political prowess by orchestrating the general elections, which have been dubbed as the most contentious in...

09.03.2024 20

Daily Times

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The Dynasts' Last Stand

The dynasts have indeed outdone themselves, through general elections that have been dubbed by most independent observers as the most controversial in...

08.03.2024 10

The Friday Times

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Breaking Free from Poisonous Polarisation

The dust has settled on Pakistan’s February 8th general elections, but there is an air still thick with controversy. The Election Commission of...

11.02.2024 60

Daily Times

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Charting a Sustainable Future for Cholistan

In the expansive canvas of Cholistan, adorned with seventeen historical forts and boasting a significant camel and houbara population, a clash between...

07.02.2024 30

Daily Times

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Beyond The Ballot: The Orchestrated Drama Of Pakistan's Electoral Process

The general elections for 2024 are scheduled for February 8 in Pakistan, carrying a staggering cost of forty-five billion rupees, and will unfold...

04.02.2024 10

The Friday Times

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How Indus Basin Aquifers Offer Hope

The government is currently contemplating the exploration of Indus Basin aquifers as a strategic initiative to attract foreign investment and enhance...

01.02.2024 20

Daily Times

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From Crisis To Conservation: How The Indus Basin Aquifers Could Save Pakistan’s Future

The caretaker government is actively considering the exploration of vast Indus Basin aquifers as a strategy to attract foreign investment and bolster...

18.01.2024 10

The Friday Times

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750 Prize Bond Jan 2024 – Check Draw Date and Balloting details here

750 Prize Bond January 2024 : Pakistanis used to buy Prize Bonds for decades, despite the low odds of bagging a bumper prize. As trying luck for mega...

12.01.2024 6

Pakistan Observer

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Punjab constitutes Pneumonia Experts Advisory Committee after disease outbreak

LAHORE – The Punjab Government has constituted a six-member Pneumonia Experts Advisory Committee to devise a strategy after reviewing the outbreak...

12.01.2024 4

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Petrol Price in Pakistan – Expected Petrol Rates from January 16

ISLAMABAD – Petrol and diesel prices are expected to come down marginally for the second half of January 2024, mainly due to changes in global...

12.01.2024 3

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PTI candidates for General Elections 2024

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced its candidates for the forthcoming general elections. Top political parties including...

12.01.2024 4

Pakistan Observer

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Rajab moon sighting latest updates in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s apex moon sighting, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, is meeting today on Friday evening for the sighting of the moon of...

12.01.2024 3

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PSL 2024 complete schedule is out; Check all details here

Pakistan Super League 2024 is set to start from February 17, 2024 as schedule of the 9th edition is out!The biggest event of Pakistan league cricket...

12.01.2024 3

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Temperature drops to freezing point in Islamabad as cold wave persists

ISLAMABAD – Mercury dropped to the freezing point in Islamabad as most parts of the country reeled under a severe cold wave on Friday. In Islamabad,...

12.01.2024 4

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New Zealand beat Pakistan by 46 runs in first T20I

AUCKLAND – New Zealand beat Pakistan by 46 runs in the first T20I of the five-match series in Auckland on Friday. Chasing a challenging 227-run...

12.01.2024 3

Pakistan Observer

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Intersecting Lives in Kashmir and Palestine

The traditional analysis of global flashpoints often tends to focus solely on geopolitical dimensions, frequently overlooking the complex interplay of...

12.01.2024 30

Daily Times

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PAKvNZ: Pakistan choose to bowl in first T20I

AUCKLAND – Pakistan skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi has won the toss and decided to bowl first against New Zealand in the first T20I of the five-match...

12.01.2024 9

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Dynastic Politics Threatens Inclusive Democracy In Pakistan

In Pakistan's tumultuous political terrain, deeply entrenched dynastic parties, upholding legacies from the colonial era, are vigorously working to...

18.12.2023 10

The Friday Times

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Economic Downturn: Inclusive Growth Key In Battling Mental Health Crisis 

In Pakistan, mental health challenges constitute over 4% of the overall disease burden, disproportionately affecting women. Approximately 24 million...

13.12.2023 10

The Friday Times

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Parties Grapple For Level Playing Field In Upcoming Elections

The Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP) has intensified its critique against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), particularly targeting the Chief...

05.12.2023 6

The Friday Times

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Why Do Foreign Investors Prefer Profit Repatriation To Reinvestment In Pakistan?

In an unexpected turn, Pakistan is witnessing a financial phenomenon with profit repatriation surging to an astounding $272.5 million in October 2023,...

30.11.2023 10

The Friday Times

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The paradox of transparent polls

IN the aftermath of Nawaz Sharif’s triumphant return from self-imposed exile, the political stage in Pakistan resonates with the commanding...

23.11.2023 30

Pakistan Observer

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Political Accountability To Pull Pakistan Back From The Brink

As political parties gear up for elections, navigating the intricacies of building alliances and jockeying for electoral success, a resounding call...

11.11.2023 20

The Friday Times

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Bilawal’s political odyssey

BILAWAL Bhutto (Zardari) may not be a newcomer to the world of politics, for he carries the legacy of a political dynasty that spans generations. With...

11.11.2023 30

Pakistan Observer

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Is Pakistan Ready To Embrace Gulf Investors?

The absence of a robust dispute resolution mechanism in Pakistan has long been a thorn in the side of foreign investors. This issue has significant...

29.10.2023 10

The Friday Times

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Unlocking Pakistan’s growth potential

THE journey of privatization, set in motion under the influence of international financial institutions, has cast a long shadow of financial crisis...

26.10.2023 100

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Dynastic Politics: Economic Liberalization And The Unsettled Question Of Prosperity

In the annals of time, during the era when the 13-party alliance ascended to the throne under the sagacious leadership of Mian Shahbaz Sharif, an...

25.10.2023 10

The Friday Times

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How Resolving The Democratic Deficit Can Unlock Pakistan’s Growth Potential

Pakistan's persistent fiscal deficit and, consequently, economic meltdown, is deeply entwined with a democratic deficit that stems from questionable...

21.10.2023 6

The Friday Times

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Colonial Era Legacies Drive The Middle East Towards War

In the Middle East, the ongoing situation in the Gaza Strip represents a critical juncture, highlighting the lack of widespread peace and prosperity...

16.10.2023 20

The Friday Times

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Getting out of quagmire

PAKISTAN faces a daunting predicament rooted in a history of policies that favoured the elite, fostering a capitalist system that nurtured monopolies....

14.10.2023 40

Pakistan Observer

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The Challenge Of Inclusive Democracy In An Elite World

Analysts delving into Pakistani politics often find themselves grappling with a sense of frustration. This frustration is rooted in the very real...

10.10.2023 30

The Friday Times

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Unlocking Grassroots Democracy's Potential to Combat Elite Capture

Former federal minister Muhammad Ali Durrani has taken the initiative to foster reconciliation among political parties in an effort to steer the...

07.10.2023 20

The Friday Times

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Cartels Thrive Amidst Regulatory Constraints

Amid Pakistan's battle with double-digit inflation, primarily due to disruptions in the food supply chain, a critical factor that could have eased...

04.10.2023 10

The Friday Times

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Curbing cartels to spur growth

IN an earnest attempt to grapple with the formidable challenges of rampant inflation and a looming economic crisis, Pakistan is showing a newfound...

04.10.2023 20

Pakistan Observer

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Politics behind economic meltdown

PAKISTAN is currently facing significant economic challenges, and two international lenders, the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, have...

27.09.2023 80

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Election date uncertainty

AMID a turbulent landscape marked by pervasive inflation, daily protests have erupted. People express their anger over high taxes on electricity bills...

20.09.2023 20

Pakistan Observer

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Rekindling the spirit of democracy

IN the realm of modern political science, it is a challenging task to encapsulate the profound sufferings and afflictions endured by the people of...

12.09.2023 70

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