The Public Purview
Zafran Awan


Why FBR’s Point of Sale (POS) system matters for Pakistan’s economy and public
March 26, 2026
Introduction: A digital shift in Pakistan’s tax system Pakistan’s tax system has long struggled with undocumented retail activity and widespread tax evasion. In response,…

Foods to avoid on Eid ul-Fitr: what to eat and how to stay well after Ramadan
March 20, 2026
Islamabad — On Eid ul-Fitr, health experts are urging people to ease back into regular eating habits and avoid heavy, fried, and sugary foods…

Pakistan conducts precision airstrikes in Kabul, Nangarhar under Operation Ghazab Lil Haq
March 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Armed Forces carried out precision airstrikes during the night of March 16 as part of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, targeting what…

Countries with the largest oil reserves in 2026: Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Iran top global list
March 15, 2026
Global energy data shows that a handful of nations continue to control most of the world’s proven crude resources, with Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and…

US Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on Mojtaba Khamenei as Marines Deploy to Middle East
March 14, 2026
Washington expands pressure on Iran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions and ongoing regional conflict Washington / Middle East — The United States has announced a…

Smart devices revolutionize chronic disease management in China
March 12, 2026
By Yang Junfeng In Changxin township of Helan county in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region, a quiet shift is underway in how chronic…

Asian economies rely heavily on Strait of Hormuz oil route
March 5, 2026
A significant share of Asia’s oil supply travels through the Strait of Hormuz, making the narrow waterway a critical energy corridor for major economies…

Recovery of Rs150 million begins from 820 police personnel in Swat over BISP payments
March 3, 2026
SWAT: Authorities have begun recovering approximately Rs150 million from 820 police personnel in Swat district over payments received under the Benazir Income Support Programme…

Iran conflict disrupts oil supply, raising energy concerns for Pakistan
March 3, 2026
TOKYO/ISLAMABAD: The escalating Iran conflict is disrupting oil supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz, raising energy security concerns for Pakistan and other Asian…