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Trump 2.0

Trump 2.0

A s President Trump signs executive orders with a flourish, there is a lot at stake. The birthright citizenship has been revoked and there is some...

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Dr Ejaz Hussain

Sowing sustainability

Sowing sustainability

“Food security is not just about filling bellies; it’s about dignity, health and the very foundation of a thriving society.” - Rajendra Pachauri...

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Sana Siddique Rahimoo

Aligning with Trumpism

Aligning with Trumpism

P akistan is passing through a critical phase of its economic stabilization. It needs to implement fundamental reforms to address long-standing...

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Dr Ikramul Haq

The economics of Article 6

The economics of Article 6

I n international climate governance, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement represents a beacon of hope and innovation. It provides a mechanism through...

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Dr Khalid Waleed

Something big is coming

Something big is coming

B ina Shah’s latest publication, The Monsoon War, is divided into four parts that immerse the reader deep into the world of dystopian feminist...

yesterday 10

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Qurat Ul Ain Khalil

A special trail

A special trail

Recently, on a bright and sunny Sunday, when Lahore shone in all its glory, and days of smog and fog were seemingly over, a couple of friends...

yesterday 10

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Faaria Khan

The plight of migrant workers

The plight of migrant workers

M igrant workers are very important for Pakistan’s economy, contributing billions of dollars in remittances every year. In fiscal year 2024-2025,...

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Aoun Sahi

Hollow huddles

Hollow huddles

O n Thursday, Imran Khan pulled a plug on the month-long dialogue with the government that aimed at winning freedom for his party’s incarcerated...

yesterday 10

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Aamir Ghauri

Weekly edition!

Weekly edition!

D rake’s legal feud with Kendrick Lamar and Universal Music Group (UMG) is delivering more twists and turns than a Shonda Rhimes drama—and the...

yesterday 10

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Nosheen Sabeeh

Environmental degradation: an existential threat

Environmental degradation: an existential threat

T he environmental degradation of our planet is the most pressing existential threat to humanity today. The causes of this...

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Tahir Kamran

“Through understanding the history of my faith, I started to feel a sense of belonging”

“Through understanding the history of my faith, I started to feel a sense of belonging”

Sarbpreet Singh is a writer, podcaster and commentator based in Boston, USA. He has been a major force in retelling The Story of the Sikhs...

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Aasim Akhtar

Political will, tricky still

Political will, tricky still

In January 2013, a few days before the launch of the Alif Ailaan campaign, I spoke to a close friend about the challenges of trying to secure a...

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Mosharraf Zaidi

Zoo-ming in

Zoo-ming in

T o someone who’s been to the Lahore Zoo a couple of times in the past, a recent visit to the place — that is, post its much-tomtommed upgrade —...

19.01.2025 20

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Ahsan Malik

Weekly edition

Weekly edition

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy tackles hate speech with bold new YouTube series A cademy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s SOC Films has...

19.01.2025 1

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Maheen Sabeeh

Toxic skies

Toxic skies

T he toxic air enveloping Pakistan’s cities is a stark reminder of the country’s environmental recklessness. Experts warn that the time for...

19.01.2025 2

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Amjad Bashir Siddiqi

Imperial ambitions of Trump and Musk

Imperial ambitions of Trump and Musk

Recently, the rhetoric and actions of some prominent leaders including US president-elect Donald Trump and Tesla CEO and Trump’s political...

19.01.2025 2

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Tahir Kamran

Praying for Peace

Praying for Peace

T he temporary ceasefire agreement, brokered between Israel and Hamas on January 16, marks a significant yet precarious development in the history...

19.01.2025 3

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Dr Ejaz Hussain

Ending policy stagnation

Ending policy stagnation

D espite recent signs of relief, the national economy remains precariously perched on the edge of deep crisis. The current GDP growth projection of...

19.01.2025 2

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Ahad Nazir

The road to prosperity in Gilgit-Baltistan

The road to prosperity in Gilgit-Baltistan

T he political landscape of Gilgit-Baltistan underwent a significant shift a year ago, following the ouster of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf...

19.01.2025 2

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Nabi Wani

Transforming real estate and construction industry

Transforming real estate and construction industry

T he housing and construction sectors account for 2.53 percent (Rs 380 billion) of Pakistan’s GDP and employ 7.61 percent of the labour force....

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Shoeb Memon

Dying to migrate

Dying to migrate

I n its recent session, the National Assembly discussed the issue of human trafficking. The House was informed that the government planned to...

19.01.2025 2

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Waqar Gilani

The Manto of our times

The Manto of our times

A blend of savage satire and poignant allegory, Sarmad Sehbai’s debut English-language novel, The Blessed Curse, stands as a bold commentary on...

18.01.2025 6

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Waqar Mustafa

The paradox of peace through aggression

The paradox of peace through aggression

P eace is a deeply cherished value, one that transcends the bounds of time, culture and belief. It is the beacon towards which humanity...

12.01.2025 2

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Tahir Kamran

Still a long way to go

Still a long way to go

T here is no doubt that the economy has made a strong recovery. But most of the fiscal consolidation was achieved by implementing the IMF...

12.01.2025 3

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Hamza Habib

Healthcare for all

Healthcare for all

U niversal Health Coverage promises a system where everyone can access essential healthcare services without financial hardship. Pakistan has...

12.01.2025 8

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Obaid Arshad Khan

Bus or bust

Bus or bust

G uru Mangat Road, which is otherwise a wide passage , routinely turns into a bottleneck as vehicles occupy every inch of the road near a private...

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Ahsan Malik

Small businesses, big challenges

Small businesses, big challenges

F aced with a large trade deficit, energy crises and high unemployment rates, Pakistan’s economy needs a new direction for economic growth....

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Asmatullah Khan

Securing Kurram

Securing Kurram

T he situation has started easing in the violence-hit Kurram district following the January 1 peace agreement reached through a tribal jirga. The...

12.01.2025 4

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Rasool Dawar

Taxation under Uraan Pakistan

Taxation under Uraan Pakistan

U raan Pakistan framework, unveiled the other day by the prime minister, aiming for macroeconomic stability and sustainable development, places a...

12.01.2025 3

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Abdul Rauf Shakoori

Standoff across a friendly border

Standoff across a friendly border

T he relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been, to put it mildly, an uneasy one. For decades, these neighbouring countries have been...

12.01.2025 9

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Engr Ihsan Ullah Khan

Theatre of the absurd

Theatre of the absurd

A s one had always feared, the arbitrary regulation and internet shutdowns in Pakistan have inflicted severe losses on the country’s economy. A...

12.01.2025 5

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Asad Baig

News of the Week

News of the Week

Production house to watch in 2025 Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, the dynamic duo behind 7th Sky Entertainment, have transformed drama...

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