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Elite Capture And Tax Evasion: Pakistan’s Agricultural Income Tax Crisis

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Dr. Ikramul Haq

The Messiah Myth: Why Pakistan Still Waits For A Saviour Instead Of Building A System

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Yousuf Nazar

Mayor Of Nowhere: Why Karachi’s 'Hot Seat' Holds No Power In Pakistan’s Biggest City

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Amber Danish

General Zia-Ul-Haq’s Dark Legacy: How One Man Rewired The Soul Of Pakistan

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Maham Afzal

A Dangerous Ultimatum

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Mohsin Dawar

Built To Collapse: The Dangerous Reality Of Unplanned Urban Growth In Pakistan

In Pakistan over the years we have seen commercial and residential structures like flats, houses, shopping plazas, restaurants, hotels, etc. being...

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Omar Quraishi

The Unvirtuous Cycle Of Pakistani Politics: Why Khawaja Asif’s Happiness Is Misplaced

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is a very happy man. He is happy with the situation Pakistan has been put into in the wake of the four-day war with...

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Umer Farooq

Iran-Israel War Ends In Fragile Ceasefire, Unclear Outcome

The 12-day war between Iran and Israel ended in a Trump-brokered ceasefire, and an uneasy truce is now in place. But who are the winners and losers...

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Tariq Aqil

Global Fault Lines: Conflicts Test US Dominance And China’s Rise As A Superpower

The two major conflicts over the past two months — between India and Pakistan, and between Iran and Israel — have left us with several pressing...

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Dr. Hasan Zafar

Beyond Diplomatic Wins: The Grim Reality Of Terrorism In Pakistan

It’s not just guns, bombs, or foreign funding — it’s our divided outrage, our shifting definitions, and the hollow victories we claim in diplomatic...

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Mohammad Nafees

Pakistan’s Borrowing Binge Cannot Mask Its Economic Crisis

During the last few days, while state-dominated media in Pakistan saturated the airwaves with tales of diplomatic glory—from the downing of Indian...

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Yousuf Nazar

Beyond Blame: Pakistan’s Climate Crisis Demands Internal Justice, Not Just Global Aid

When Pakistan’s Climate Minister Mussadiq Malik recently called the deadly floods “a crisis of justice,” he struck a chord with many in the Global...

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Riaz Missen

Pakistan Leads Global Call To Tackle Hidden Nitrogen Pollution Crisis At UNEA-7

Not all pollution is visible. Some of it is silent, colourless, and odourless—yet it surrounds us, affecting the food we eat, the air we breathe,...

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Dr. Tariq Aziz

Vision 2030 Takes Flight: Saudi Arabia’s Transformation And The Lessons For Pakistan

When King Abdulaziz forged a nation out of desert winds and fierce resolve, he vowed that his sons would ride camels at dawn and aeroplanes by...

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Sakib Berjees

Zohran Mamdani And The Identity Debate: Navigating Diversity In A Changing World

It’s finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line. Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his...

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Furqan Ali