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Tax culture

Tax culture

Tax-to-GDP ratio in Pakistan is singled out as the principal devil in the fiscal regime of Pakistan and termed as unsustainable. IMF, time and...

yesterday 60

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Farhat Ali

PARTLY FACETIOUS: What was the criterion used for the selection of the three men?

PARTLY FACETIOUS: What was the criterion used for the selection of the three men?

“Speaking of the negotiating team…” “Which one - the government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf one which is now redundant or the...

yesterday 10

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Anjum Ibrahim

The power of puppetry

The power of puppetry

Death on the high seas or on the streets of Karachi continues unabated and without any serious attempt by any quarter to put the brakes on these...

yesterday 10

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Zia Ul Islam Zuberi

Bureaucracy in the age of AI: A paradigm shift

Bureaucracy in the age of AI: A paradigm shift

We live in an era of immense technological and fiscal challenges, where the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and governance is poised to...

previous day 80

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Engr Khurram Pervaiz

PARTLY FACETIOUS: What actually constitutes misinformation?

PARTLY FACETIOUS: What actually constitutes misinformation?

“So misinformation will be punishable…” “Just one question: what constitutes misinformation?” “Misinformation is fake news, I guess.”...

previous day 20

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Anjum Ibrahim

Gaza ceasefire

Gaza ceasefire

President Trump has expressed doubt that the Israel-Gaza ceasefire will hold, stating, “That’s not our war; it’s their war.”(BBC) This...

previous day 30

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Qamer Soomro

US versus China: the battle for rare earth dominance

US versus China: the battle for rare earth dominance

During Scott Bessent’s confirmation hearing for US Treasury Secretary before the Senate Finance Committee, significant concerns were raised...

previous day 60

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Qamar Bashir

Serious issues in Punjab govt’s stimulus programmes

Serious issues in Punjab govt’s stimulus programmes

The Punjab government has recently announced two stimulus programmes for the people of the province in an overall effort to enhance economic...

previous day 40

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Dr Omer Javed

PARTLY FACETIOUS: If Hamas offers Trump some prime real estate he may change his mind

PARTLY FACETIOUS: If Hamas offers Trump some prime real estate he may change his mind

“Trump has generated a lot of concern all over the world during his first day in office, but what he said in his inaugural address made me think...

friday 1

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Anjum Ibrahim

Poultry prospects and broiler boom in Pakistan

Poultry prospects and broiler boom in Pakistan

The poultry industry is a key source of protein and a vital part of the livestock economy. Over the past decade, with investments exceeding Rs...

friday 6

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Muhammad Junaid

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

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

Notwithstanding a lack of revisionist policy taken by IMF with regard to Neoliberalism, and no apparent suggestion by IMF’s Independent...

friday 50

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Dr Omer Javed

What more could Bibi have done?

What more could Bibi have done?

EDITORIAL: Turns out that Donald Trump’s warning, that “all hell would break out in the Middle East” if a deal wasn’t reached by the time he...

friday 30

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Shahab Jafry

Intellectual Property and its implications for developing countries

Intellectual Property and its implications for developing countries

Intellectual Property (IP) encompasses the legal rights granted to individuals and organizations over their creations, inventions, and brands....

friday 10

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Dr Murtaza Khuhro

Role of ICTs in agricultural marketing

Role of ICTs in agricultural marketing

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are critical consideration in agricultural marketing, which enables smallholder farmers to work...

23.01.2025 3

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Arbaz Khan Manan Aslam

Donald Trump’s inauguration

Donald Trump’s inauguration

On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States in a grand ceremony in Washington, D.C., coinciding with...

23.01.2025 30

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Qamer Soomro

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Will Trump sign on executive order relating to incarcerated leader?

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Will Trump sign on executive order relating to incarcerated leader?

“So the lesson learned is…” “Anyone facing charges or convicted can be elected to the highest office in a democracy.” “Hey, we in the Land...

23.01.2025 1

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Anjum Ibrahim

Imbalance–the seed of unhappiness

Imbalance–the seed of unhappiness

It is too much. I want to get out of it. There is no break. I am divided. These expressions have a familiar ring. Take a guess why? Many would say...

23.01.2025 40

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Andleeb Abbas

Internet outages and economic development in Pakistan

Internet outages and economic development in Pakistan

The emergence of social media has changed the manner in which people express themselves and their opinions. In Pakistan, the virtual public square...

23.01.2025 50

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Dr Sanaullah Abbasi

Reducing crop risks – making informed decisions

Reducing crop risks – making informed decisions

Pakistan’s agricultural sector stands as a cornerstone of its economy, contributing approximately 23 percent to the GDP and employing over 37...

22.01.2025 20

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Shaha Tariq

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Accountants of the world unite

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Accountants of the world unite

“It’s amazing what a political victory can do.” “Indeed, the 14-year jail sentence against The Man Who Must Remain Nameless and Faceless…”...

22.01.2025 1

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Anjum Ibrahim

Value of the rupee

Value of the rupee

The SBP has released the estimate of the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) Index of the rupee in December 2024. It stands at 103.7, as compared...

22.01.2025 4

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Dr Hafiz A Pasha

Palestine: Imperialist wars are not fought to be over

Of all the games, cricket like the western civilization, has the potential of becoming the most unpredictable and uncertain game. The maxim famous...

22.01.2025 2

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Dr Saulat Nagi

Empowering LGs for better public service delivery

Empowering LGs for better public service delivery

Local government, as the name suggests, refers to a set-up established locally to cater to the needs of the public falling within its jurisdiction...

22.01.2025 40

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Muhammad Aqib Zardad