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Impact of e-commerce on South Asia

The technological advancements are changing how business is conducted across South Asia and creating opportunities, for development through...

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Manan Aslam Arbaz Khan

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Can an Amin trump a Sadiq?

“So the meeting between Barrister Gohar, Gandapur and the Chief of Army Staff…” “Before you run at the mouth, the only topic discussed was...

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Anjum Ibrahim

‘Tyger Tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night…?’

It was in 1794 that one William Blake, a poet of his time, wrote that famous poem, equating the shining eyes of a tiger in the wilderness to over-...

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Zia Ul Islam Zuberi

‘Independent electricity market’

The Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari is reported to have informed the National Assembly this week that the government would stop purchasing...

yesterday 10

Farhat Ali

Maryam Nawaz’s vision transforms Punjab: A new era of social welfare and inclusion

Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Punjab has entered a groundbreaking era of social welfare and public service. In 2024,...

yesterday 1

Kiran Fazal Butt

Neoliberalism, IMF’s exceptional financing & recidivist behaviour of programme countries—I

Traditionally, Pakistan has been infamously called a ‘one-tranche’ country, which although is correct in the context that it has left...

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Dr Omer Javed

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Gazans can return to their homes now?

“I heard Genocide Joe’s farewell speech.” “To be fair, he did wait to deliver the legacy speech till the Israeli Hamas peace deal was...

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Anjum Ibrahim

Responding to the challenge of terrorism

Following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, the situation has grown more complex, with accusations that the Taliban is sheltering and...

previous day 20

Abdul Basit Alvi

Why Does Trump want to occupy Greenland?

President-elect Donald Trump has made his expansionist ideology loud and clear. Among his many controversial proposals, he has shown a keen...

friday 40

Qamar Bashir

Dialogue is the answer– what’s the issue?

While checking into a major international chain of Hotels in Cairo, a couple of years back, I was intrigued more by fascination than surprise by...

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Sirajuddin Aziz

Lessons from Los Angeles: mitigating wildfire risks in the Margalla Hills

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have once again highlighted the devastating consequences of climate change and environmental mismanagement....

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Sajid Mehmood Qazi

Valuing lost energy

The energy crisis in Pakistan coupled with a hike in fuel prices has extended the need for investments and improvements in energy efficiency...

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Dr. Anjeela Khurram Dr Muhammad Faisal Ali

Unlocking Pakistan’s potential: a critical exploration of development challenges

Why has Pakistan struggled to achieve sustainable long-term economic growth despite its vast potential? Development Challenges of Pakistan by Jamil...

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