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The Original Sin Of Pakistan’s Politics: Democracy Preached, Monarchy Practised

yesterday 10

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Dr. Tariq Rahim

Pakistan’s Local News Crisis: Digital Divide Silences Rural Voices And Communities

Pakistan’s Local News Crisis: Digital Divide Silences Rural Voices And Communities

The State of Local News 2025 report by Northwestern University’s Medill School opens like a quiet heartbreak. It says America is losing 2.5 local...

previous day 10

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Prof. Dr Taimoor Ul Hassan

The Paradox Of Pashtun Nationalism: Between Resistance And Reconciliation

In the rugged expanse of Pakhtunkhwa, where ancient tribal codes intersect with modern geopolitical strife, Pashtun nationalism unfolds as a...

wednesday 20

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Arshad Yousafzai

Drowning In Neglect: How Mismanagement And Climate Change Fuel Pakistan’s Flood Crisis

Every year, Pakistan grapples with torrential rains that, due to inadequate infrastructure, displace thousands and claim hundreds of lives. Punjab...

wednesday 20

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Nasir Ali Panhwar

China’s Technological Rise And America’s Struggle To Hold Global Power

Michelangelo, a young apprentice, is assigned menial tasks such as grinding pigments and preparing plaster. Yet, in silence, he observes every...

wednesday 6

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Dr. Hasan Zafar

The Unseen Co-Author: How Generative AI Is Reshaping Academic Integrity And Supervision In Pakistan

In the respected halls of higher education, the traditional thesis, the height of independent research and original thought, is faced with an...

28.10.2025 7

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M Jahanzeb Butt

Pakistan’s Unequal Highways: Sindh’s Oil Cess And The Cost Of Neglect

The bitter standoff over Sindh’s Rs. 180 billion cess on oil movement has done more than spark a fiscal dispute; it has exposed the deep flaws in...

28.10.2025 10

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Mohammad Nafees

From Crossfire To Common Ground: Pakistan And Afghanistan’s New Test For Peace

In just five years, the geopolitical landscape of our region has undergone significant changes. Once, Imran Khan was the Prime Minister of...

28.10.2025 2

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Sakib Berjees

India–US Strategic Rift Widens Amid Leadership Clashes And China’s Rise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India has cancelled his visit to Malaysia to participate in the summit of the Association of South East Asian...

27.10.2025 10

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Ambassador M. Alam Brohi

Unregulated Urban Expansion And River Encroachments Threaten Pakistan’s Future

The continuous expansion of urban areas in Pakistan is a striking feature of contemporary transformations in the country. According to the...

27.10.2025 10

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Usman Ahmad

How China And Pakistan Are Rebuilding Momentum Through CPEC 2.0

How China And Pakistan Are Rebuilding Momentum Through CPEC 2.0

Pakistan’s strategic economic ties with China are picking up pace. Reports this past week point to a clear upswing: exports of sesame, rice, and...

27.10.2025 10

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Ishtiaq Ahmad