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Preserving heritage

RECENT restoration work at the World Heritage Sites of Mohra Moradu and Sirkap in Taxila has triggered serious alarm...

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The most vulnerable

THE measure of a conflict is not in territory gained or power projected but in the lives destroyed — most...

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Afghan truce

AFTER a temporary pause during Eidul Fitr, Pakistan says that Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, which began in late ...

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Hotter urban future

PAKISTAN is headed for a dangerous future, one that is not only characterised by rapid urbanisation but also rising...

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Narrowing space

THE HRCP report Regulation or Restriction? is a telling account of the constraints faced by NGOs in Punjab. Its...

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Shadow of crisis

The IMF appears to acknowledge that exogenous shocks of this magnitude require calibrated flexibility rather than rigid adherence to doctrine.

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Fatima Fertilizer joins the Multan Sultans Family

Fatima Fertilizer joins the Multan Sultans Family

The company signs as the Title Sponsor of Multan Sultans in a historic partnership.

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Delayed tax refunds

THE FBR chief’s assurances to the business community of faster tax refunds must be welcomed. A commitment to...

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Indecent remarks

INDIA’s hubris has been cut down to size by Pakistan’s rising relevance on the world stage. A serial violator of...

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Crisis meeting

WITH a catastrophic war raging on the nation’s borders, it is imperative that the civilian and military leadership...

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K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Kabab Tikki Chana Pulao

K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Kabab Tikki Chana Pulao

Spiced kabab tikki simmered in a creamy yoghurt masala, served with fragrant chickpea pulao for a comforting, flavourful meal.

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Silencing Muslims

INDIA has criminalised the politics of another Muslim leader, and converted her dissent into a national security...

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War on Lebanon

WHILE most of the world’s attention is fixated on the Gulf, where the US-Israeli war on Iran continues, another...

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Targeted relief

THE latest proposal to introduce a mobile app-based fuel quota system, targeting subsidies for low-income users of...

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Power transition

NEPRA’S approval of the wheeling auction framework, alongside announcing a date for competitive market operations,...

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World’s dirtiest air

PAKISTAN’S air quality crisis is visible in the winter smog that descends on its cities. The scale of the problem...

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At the crossroads

OVER the next few days, the joint US-Israeli aggression against Iran can go either of two ways: nascent attempts at ...

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K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Cheesy Sausage Toffee

K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Cheesy Sausage Toffee

Crispy, golden dough parcels stuffed with mini sausages and melted cheddar for a fun and cheesy savoury snack.

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Fertiliser constraints

AS the Gulf conflict continues, the disruption in global fertiliser markets has again exposed the weaknesses of...

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International silence

WORDS fall short when it comes to describing the scale and depth of horror unfolding in Palestine, whose people face...

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Diplomatic off-ramp

THE international community appeared to let out a sigh of relief when US President Donald Trump pulled away on ...

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Terror listing

FEW will disagree that terrorism has witnessed a major resurgence in Pakistan, especially after the Afghan Taliban...

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Ending TB

WORLD Tuberculosis Day is meant to remind governments that one of humanity’s oldest diseases remains among its...

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Stopgap relief

THERE is fiscal logic in the government’s decision to sharply increase the petroleum levy on high-octane fuel — ...

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Tax proposals

THE wide-ranging tax proposals put forward by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan seek to...

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ADB strategy

THE ADB’s new five-year country partnership strategy comes at a moment when Pakistan’s economy, though showing...

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Land of the free?

DONALD Trump has changed the US in significant ways — particularly during his current stint at the White House....

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Chery Master Pakistan gears up to deliver Tiggo 8 PHEV in April 2026

Chery Master Pakistan gears up to deliver Tiggo 8 PHEV in April 2026

Tiggo PHEV series was first unveiled in Nov’25 at Pakistan Auto Show 2025, followed by a nationwide sneak preview.

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Weathering the storm

KARACHI’S severe overnight storm once again exposed how fragile the city’s infrastructure is. Though the ...

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Pakistan’s right

THE US director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, recently made uncalled-for comments regarding Pakistan’s...

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Sombre Eid

Had there been greater unity within the Muslim world, foreign aggressors would have thought twice about launching such criminal wars.

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Zong 5G is live; Leading Pakistan’s digital journey into a new era with commercial 5G launch!

Zong 5G is live; Leading Pakistan’s digital journey into a new era with commercial 5G launch!

This launch reflects a clear strategic commitment: to lead Pakistan’s transition into a fully digital, intelligent, and connected future.

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Let them in

THE government need not be so difficult. Former prime minister Imran Khan’s sons, Kasim and Sulaiman, have not ...

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War’s hunger toll

THE conflict between the US, Israel and Iran continues to widen with far-reaching repercussions.The UN’s World ...

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Larijani’s killing

THE US-Israeli attempt to wipe out Iran’s top leadership is not likely to have the intended effect of making the...

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FaisalTown Group and Alfalah Investments forge strategic partnership for REIT-based villa development at Faisal Hills

The collaboration will advance healthcare, infrastructure advisory, and the development of 100 premium villas through an innovative REIT investment...

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K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Black Pepper Jalapeno Basil Chicken

Crispy chicken tossed in a bold black pepper, jalapeño and basil sauce for a vibrant, Asian-inspired dish with a fiery kick.

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Disappointment in Dhaka

FOR a side looking for lift-off after a disappointing T20 World Cup, it was despair for Shaheen Shah Afridi’s ...

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Unsafe trains

SUNDAY’S accident involving the Shalimar Express has once again brought into sharp focus the deep structural and...

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Exit strategy

MOST members of the international community, particularly states in the greater Middle East, are gravely concerned...

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Enrolment push

THE federal government has embarked upon the welcome initiative to enrol 25,000 out-of-school children in Islamabad...

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Risk to stability

THE risks to Pakistan’s fragile economic recovery from the US-Israel war on Iran cannot be dismissed. Yet the...

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Missing in action

NOT exactly known for playing a proactive role in protecting the interests of Muslim nations and populations...

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K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Mortadella Bread Omelette

A hearty bread omelette filled with mortadella, chicken, vegetables and melted mozzarella for a satisfying savoury bite.

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Looking for safety

AS the Middle East conflict enters its third week, the war’s most enduring victims are not those who wage it....

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Power self-reliance

PAKISTAN’S transition to domestic sources of electricity is a welcome development for a country that has long been...

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Holding the line

PAKISTAN’S long battle against polio has recently produced encouraging signs. Data from the national eradication...

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TB drugs shortage

‘CRIMINAL negligence’ is the phrase that jumps to mind when one considers the disturbing consequences of the...

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Battling hate

ISLAMOPHOBIA today is not some nebulous concept, but a real-world threat experienced by many of the world’s two...

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Kidney disease

ON World Kidney Day this past Thursday, the Pakistan Medical Association raised the alarm on Pakistan’s...

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