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M Shaban Uppal

M Shaban Uppal

The Friday Times

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The Muslim World's Sovereignty Problem

The Muslim world possesses nearly every ingredient associated with national strength. It commands vast energy resources, occupies some of the...

25.06.2026 20

The Friday Times

M Shaban Uppal

Pakistan's Quiet Crisis Of Trust

Pakistan's Quiet Crisis Of Trust

Societies rarely decline dramatically. More often, decline arrives quietly—through small compromises, tolerated wrongs, and the gradual erosion of...

24.06.2026 20

The Friday Times

M Shaban Uppal

Can Colonial-Era Bureaucracy Still Serve Pakistan Today?

The announcement of the CSS Examination 2025 results has once again drawn public attention to Pakistan's civil service. Out of 12,792 candidates...

14.06.2026 70

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M shaban uppal

The Unequal Burden Of Austerity In Pakistan

The Economic Coordination Committee's recent decision to extend special honoraria to additional ministries involved in the federal budget process...

09.06.2026 40

The Friday Times

M shaban uppal