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Ethnic-based provincial division and national integration: A tug of identity and belonging
In Pakistan's rich and colorful landscape of cultures, languages, and histories, one question echoes louder than ever…
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Post-budget talks cement confidence
Pakistan eyes 4.2% growth with IMF backing, CPEC push, and reform zeal KARACHI: As Pakistan prepares to enter fiscal…
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From Al-Qaeda to Al-Kursi: Why is Jolani getting a rebrand?
Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa-better known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani-wasn't born under a rock. He came from a well-off Syrian…
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Defence budgets vs. human development: A tale of two nations
South Asia remains one of the most militarized regions in the world, with India and Pakistan locked in a decades-long…
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On temporariness
Everything ends, yet life does not. Every attachment, every feeling, every moment that once felt immovable, eventually…
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Is Pakistan's Bitcoin bet a herald of digital sovereignty?
KARACHI: In a move as bold as it is unprecedented, Pakistan has waded into uncharted financial territory - becoming the…
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From Gwadar to the bosporus: A new trilateral alliance for peace & prosperity
On May 28, 2025 - a date symbolic of both Azerbaijan's Independence Day and regional resilience - the leaders of…
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The wars worth fighting
As globalization shifts eastward in the 21st century, Asia has emerged as a key driver of global development, fueled by…
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The silent burden: How Pakistan's salaried class became the nation's cash cow
In the quiet hum of offices across Pakistan - in schools, IT firms, government buildings, hospitals, and private…
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Pakistan without the Indus Waters Treaty: Challenge or opportunity?
When the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was signed in 1960, Pakistan was in a significantly stronger geopolitical position…
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Leveraging Pakistan's Nuclear experience to invest in scientific research
Dr. Sidra Ahmed : The writer heads the Centre for Alternative Perspectives (CAP), which promotes interdisciplinary…
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Pakistan’s deterrence policy: Peace through strength
Iqbal Jameel May 28, celebrated as Youm-e-Takbeer-is etched into Pakistan’s national memory as a day of pride…
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Quaid-i-Azam's vision to Nawaz Sharif's decision
Leadership that made it possible Quaid-i-Azam’s vision to Nawaz Sharif’s decision Manzar Naqvi On May 28, 1998…
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Youth should dream big, rise with resilience, lead with patriotism the way A.Q. Khan did
The great nations honor their heroes and never forget the services and sacrifices for their countries. The nation of…
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Youm-e-Takbeer - A symbol of strength, resilience, and national pride
Every nation has moments that define its destiny - moments when courage meets necessity and history is made. For…
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WB backs reforms, bitcoin centres spark growth
KARACHI: In a world brimming with challenges and opportunities, Pakistan stands as a resurgent beacon of hope…
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Leading wildlife or failing systems? A harrowing encounter in Urban Karachi
Just a few hours ago, my family and I lived through a deeply traumatic experience-one that shook us to the core and…
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Pakistan-Azerbaijan relations: The arc of brotherhood
In the changing geopolitical terrain of Central and South Asia, alliances rarely last. Interests change, partners…