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Land to the tiller: The revolution in the countryside
A farmer in some village in the large interior of China in the spring of 1950 may have awoken to a world upside down…
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Dr. Urooj Aijaz
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World Maritime Day: Celebrated or Observed?
World Maritime Day was marked yesterday, September 24. The speeches have been delivered, the statements issued, and the…
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Pakistan's Maritime future starts in the classroom
Pakistan's maritime future is often discussed in terms of ports, shipping, fisheries, coastal tourism, maritime trade…
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From ports to smart oceans
The world is looking increasingly toward the ocean as a new frontier of economic growth. The ocean is no longer simply…
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Harnessing Pakistan's strengths through education for lasting prosperity
Each year, 14 August rekindles a profound sense of patriotism across Pakistan. The national flag adorns homes, public…
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Beyond yesterday's problems: Faculty-the missing piece in universities reform
Yesterday, I read Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi's insightful article in The Express Tribune, "Pakistan's Universities are…
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From friendship to shared prosperity : Charting a blue economic future for Pakistan and China
The 105th anniversary celebration of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is a moment for reflection on China's…
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Pakistan's rising strategic influence and economic gains in the emerging multipolar world order
In international affairs, power is not the only measurement of influence, nor is size a significant factor in economic…
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Budgeting the blue frontier: Comparing Maritime allocations in FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 Expectations
As Pakistan is ready to present the Federal Budget 2026-2027, the maritime industry is at a critical juncture. National…