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600,000 tractors: How Al-Ghazi Tractors became part of Pakistan’s agricultural story

600,000 tractors: How Al-Ghazi Tractors became part of Pakistan’s agricultural story

The plant is one of the largest of its kind in the country and has been the sole address of the company's production for over four decades.

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Ritual economy

IN tense times, religious and heritage-centred tourism renews hope for peace, inclusivity and prosperity. Recently,...

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Food dependency

PAKISTAN’S latest food trade figures highlight the persistence of a disturbing trend that policymakers have ...

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Delicate moment

Amongst the biggest obstacles to peace is the mixed messaging from the White House.

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K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Croquettes BBQ Sandwich

K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Croquettes BBQ Sandwich

A quick and flavourful croquette sandwich layered with tangy BBQ sauce, creamy mayonnaise, fresh vegetables and melted cheese.

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Preserving antiquities

THE decision by Pakistan and Italy to formalise cooperation against antiquities trafficking is a welcome and long...

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Delaying LG polls

AFTER multiple failed attempts in recent years, the Election Commission of Pakistan has once again set in motion the...

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Round two?

WITH the prime minister having concluded a three-nation tour to marshal support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts...

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His unfiltered self

DONALD J. Trump, ‘leader of the free world’, has been in a particularly expressive mood of late. Across Truth...

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Bringing back wealth

INTERIOR Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s call to businessmen earlier this week to repatriate 20-30pc of their offshore...

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War reparations

Perhaps Washington can divert the billions it sends to arm the Zionist state annually towards reconstruction of Iran’s schools, hospitals and...

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Savage ‘honour’

PATRIARCHAL brutality, perpetrated by society and families, remains rampant in the country. Murder in the name of...

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The real threat

IN the run-up to the war on Iran, as well as over the past few days, American officials, from the president on down,...

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Power outages

AS summer approaches, households and industries across the country are again facing prolonged power outages as...

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Chery Master Pakistan sets a new industry benchmark with Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 9 PHEV CKD Line-Off in five days

Chery Master Pakistan sets a new industry benchmark with Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 9 PHEV CKD Line-Off in five days

This milestone builds on an exceptional market response, with strong customer demand reflecting a clear shift toward plug-in hybrid mobility in...

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Derailing eradication

PAKISTAN’S fight against polio continues to be undermined not just by a stubborn virus, but also a persistent...

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Short-lived relief

PAKISTAN’S latest financial relief from Saudi Arabia has arrived at a critical moment. Not only has Riyadh pledged...

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Hectic diplomacy

PAKISTAN’S top civil and military leaders are currently engaged in hectic shuttle diplomacy, crisscrossing ...

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Nishat Group celebrates 5,000 units milestone for Omoda & Jaecoo in Pakistan

Nishat Group celebrates 5,000 units milestone for Omoda & Jaecoo in Pakistan

This global momentum is now strongly reflected in Pakistan’s market performance.

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Rs500/month to insure a shop with just a 48-hour payout? It could transform SME survival in Pakistan

Rs500/month to insure a shop with just a 48-hour payout? It could transform SME survival in Pakistan

In an interview with Dawn News English, Jubilee General Insurance’s CEO outlines a simple but ambitious plan to bring insurance to millions of small...

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Lahore’s growth in focus: Vision Group Chairman Aleem Khan and RUDA CEO Imran Amin visit ParkView City Embankment

Lahore’s growth in focus: Vision Group Chairman Aleem Khan and RUDA CEO Imran Amin visit ParkView City Embankment

They were briefed on the pace of work, engineering standards and upcoming phases of the project.

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NADRA Technologies Limited (NTL) and Identity360 Global join forces on AI-based digital identity and verification solutions

NADRA Technologies Limited (NTL) and Identity360 Global join forces on AI-based digital identity and verification solutions

The MoU marks a strategic step towards strengthening Pakistan’s digital ecosystem by enabling secure, scalable and technology-driven identity...

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Escaping pain

THE atrocities inflicted on the Rohingya — the world’s “most persecuted community”, according to...

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In unsafe hands

Preventing another outbreak requires consistent enforcement of infection control, reliable medical supplies, stricter limits on unnecessary...

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Lebanon talks

THE US-brokered talks between Lebanon and Israel, held in Washington on Tuesday, were closely followed across the...

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Ending child marriages

THE Punjab Assembly’s committee approval of the Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2026, is a welcome and necessary...

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Jailed PTI leaders

WITH the failing health of several incarcerated political leaders again in the news, the state risks inviting...

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Sliver of hope

WHILE predictions about the fate of the US-Iran negotiations range from excessively optimistic to doomsday ...

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Etihad Town hands over Etihad Business District Sialkot in record time, announces executive block expansion

Etihad Town hands over Etihad Business District Sialkot in record time, announces executive block expansion

Positioned as Sialkot’s most premium commercial zone, the Etihad Business District saw exceptional demand from investors and businesses.

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K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Mughlai Tikka Burrito

K&N’s SmartCooking Recipes: Mughlai Tikka Burrito

A bold and satisfying Mughlai tikka burrito packed with spiced kebabs, fresh salad and creamy garlic yoghurt sauce wrapped in a soft tortilla.

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Eternal voice

ASHA Bhosle, the last colossus of music’s golden era, fell silent on Sunday. ‘The voice of love’ lived every...

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Wheat worries

IT is once again that time of year when wheat producers, particularly smallholder farmers, worry about recovering...

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Blow hot, blow cold

PEACEMAKING becomes increasingly difficult when belligerents continue to resort to threats, bullying and insults....

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Chery Master Pakistan launches Tiggo 7 PHEV as a solution to Pakistan’s fuel crisis

Chery Master Pakistan launches Tiggo 7 PHEV as a solution to Pakistan’s fuel crisis

At a time when both consumers and the country are navigating rising fuel costs, Tiggo 7 PHEV presents a clear and immediate solution.

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Beads of history

THE unearthing of 18 ancient glass beads at Taxila’s Bhir Mound is no small archaeological find. Dating from the...

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ADB’s warning

THE Asian Development Bank has upgraded its growth projection for Pakistan’s economy from 3pc to 3.5pc for the...

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Long, winding road

WHILE not a complete failure, there was no breakthrough in the US-Iran talks that began on Saturday. The two...

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Chinese mediation

WHILE the limelight this past week remained focused on the negotiations that began between the US and Iran in...

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Taxing solar imports

IF there is one lesson that struggling economies like Pakistan must draw from the Middle East crisis, it is that...

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First contact

While the divide is deep, it is possible that even a basic agreement can be worked on.

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Holy sites

THE reopening of occupied Jerusalem’s holiest sites after 41 days of closure offered a rare moment of relief amid...

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Beyond quotas

A NEW report by the Free and Fair Election Network challenges the notion that women in parliament play a limited...

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High hopes

A security blanket has been placed over the federal capital as well as Rawalpindi on account of the sensitivity of the talks and the high-profile...

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Resecurity hosts Anti-Fraud Pakistan 2026 in Karachi, strengthening cybersecurity and fraud prevention efforts

Resecurity hosts Anti-Fraud Pakistan 2026 in Karachi, strengthening cybersecurity and fraud prevention efforts

The conference highlighted the latest trends, technologies and solutions in fraud prevention and cybersecurity.

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Neglecting Balochistan

BALOCHISTAN’S healthcare sector reflects a long history of administrative shortcomings and deep structural ...

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Centralised authority

THE creation of the National Coordination and Management Council — labelled a ‘war council’ — can be read as...

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Attacking Lebanon

Washington must impress on Tel Aviv to immediately halt all hostilities in Lebanon.

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Their finest hour

Pakistan must consider using its good offices to convince Arabs and Iranians that a regional pact for mutual harmony and coexistence is not merely...

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Calm, for now

MERE hours before the deadline the American president had set himself to destroy Iranian civilisation, a diplomatic...

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Colonial relics

PUNJAB’S move to scrap a colonial-era provision that allows arrest without warrant for having “no ostensible...

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