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Elite capture, a phenomenon deeply rooted in feudalism and the contentious privatization drive of the 1990s and beyond, has led to the creation of...
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has hinted at a thorough reassessment of the trade situation with India, echoing the concerns raised by the business...
The vast expanse of Cholistan, adorned with 17 historic forts and teeming with the largest livestock population in Pakistan, presents a complex...
The dynasts have truly showcased their political prowess by orchestrating the general elections, which have been dubbed as the most contentious in...
The dynasts have indeed outdone themselves, through general elections that have been dubbed by most independent observers as the most controversial in...
The dust has settled on Pakistan’s February 8th general elections, but there is an air still thick with controversy. The Election Commission of...
In the expansive canvas of Cholistan, adorned with seventeen historical forts and boasting a significant camel and houbara population, a clash between...
The general elections for 2024 are scheduled for February 8 in Pakistan, carrying a staggering cost of forty-five billion rupees, and will unfold...
The government is currently contemplating the exploration of Indus Basin aquifers as a strategic initiative to attract foreign investment and enhance...
The caretaker government is actively considering the exploration of vast Indus Basin aquifers as a strategy to attract foreign investment and bolster...
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...
LAHORE – The Punjab Government has constituted a six-member Pneumonia Experts Advisory Committee to devise a strategy after reviewing the outbreak...
ISLAMABAD – Petrol and diesel prices are expected to come down marginally for the second half of January 2024, mainly due to changes in global...
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced its candidates for the forthcoming general elections. Top political parties including...
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s apex moon sighting, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, is meeting today on Friday evening for the sighting of the moon of...
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...
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,...
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...
The traditional analysis of global flashpoints often tends to focus solely on geopolitical dimensions, frequently overlooking the complex interplay of...
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...
In Pakistan's tumultuous political terrain, deeply entrenched dynastic parties, upholding legacies from the colonial era, are vigorously working to...
In Pakistan, mental health challenges constitute over 4% of the overall disease burden, disproportionately affecting women. Approximately 24 million...
The Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP) has intensified its critique against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), particularly targeting the Chief...
In an unexpected turn, Pakistan is witnessing a financial phenomenon with profit repatriation surging to an astounding $272.5 million in October 2023,...
IN the aftermath of Nawaz Sharif’s triumphant return from self-imposed exile, the political stage in Pakistan resonates with the commanding...
As political parties gear up for elections, navigating the intricacies of building alliances and jockeying for electoral success, a resounding call...
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...
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...
THE journey of privatization, set in motion under the influence of international financial institutions, has cast a long shadow of financial crisis...
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...
Pakistan's persistent fiscal deficit and, consequently, economic meltdown, is deeply entwined with a democratic deficit that stems from questionable...
In the Middle East, the ongoing situation in the Gaza Strip represents a critical juncture, highlighting the lack of widespread peace and prosperity...
PAKISTAN faces a daunting predicament rooted in a history of policies that favoured the elite, fostering a capitalist system that nurtured monopolies....
Analysts delving into Pakistani politics often find themselves grappling with a sense of frustration. This frustration is rooted in the very real...
Former federal minister Muhammad Ali Durrani has taken the initiative to foster reconciliation among political parties in an effort to steer the...
Amid Pakistan's battle with double-digit inflation, primarily due to disruptions in the food supply chain, a critical factor that could have eased...
IN an earnest attempt to grapple with the formidable challenges of rampant inflation and a looming economic crisis, Pakistan is showing a newfound...
PAKISTAN is currently facing significant economic challenges, and two international lenders, the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, have...
AMID a turbulent landscape marked by pervasive inflation, daily protests have erupted. People express their anger over high taxes on electricity bills...
IN the realm of modern political science, it is a challenging task to encapsulate the profound sufferings and afflictions endured by the people of...