Views & Opinions
Women's safety and harassment in local transport in Pakistan
For millions of Pakistani women, travelling from one place to another is not simply a daily routine; it is often a…
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Tahir Zaman
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The escalating crisis of gender-based violence against women and children in Pakistan
Violence against women and children in Pakistan is no longer a collection of isolated criminal incidents; it has become…
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Identity theft, tax fraud and the cost of weak digital governance in Pakistan's tax system
The digital transformation of Pakistan's tax administration was intended to improve transparency, efficiency, and…
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United by faith, strengthened by strategy: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's new defense alliance
The signing of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on 7 August 2026 marks a…
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Due process before revenue: Why tax administration must serve justice, not merely collection
The strength of a tax system lies not only in its ability to collect revenue but also in its commitment to fairness…
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Pakistan Budget 2026-27: Secure citizens, secure state
Every year, governments present budgets with new figures, revised allocations, and promises of prosperity. Speeches…
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A daring rescue, a dangerous precedent
Unconfirmed reports of a high-risk American rescue operation inside Iran have once again drawn attention to the…
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The Epstein files and the politics of power in America
The scandal around Jeffrey Epstein is no longer the case with the criminal background; it is becoming the potent symbol…
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When dream becomes a crime
When an eight year old girl takes up a ball and bowls in cricket, it ought to be an innocent act an act of child play…
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Female education in South Waziristan
Education forms the backbone of an empowered and progressive society. It educates people with information and skills…