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Pakistan’s IMF Trap: The Long Road to Economic Independence

Divorce: A Lawful Act Disliked by Allah

June 8, 2026

In the divine wisdom of the Almighty, mankind has been bestowed with comprehensive guidance through the Holy Quran for leading a righteous and harmonious…

Democratic setback

JAAC ban tensions

June 7, 2026

Tension has once again engulfed Azad Jammu and Kashmir, where the administration has proscribed the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) just days…

Pakistan’s IMF Trap: The Long Road to Economic Independence

The Price of Unchecked Indulgence

June 5, 2026

Among the many pearls of wisdom inherited from previous generations, few are as profound as the saying that a child should be fed with…

Democratic setback

Pakistan faces heatwaves

June 5, 2026

World Environment Day arrives at a time when the planet is sliding deeper into climatic uncertainty. Global temperature records are being broken with alarming…

The Fiscal Mirage of New Provinces: Why Pakistan Needs the Divisional Portfolio Model to Kill Circular Debt

Pakistani Media’s Pakhtun Prejudice

June 5, 2026

By Khadijah Fasih I was recently watching Kafeel, a Pakistani drama serial written by Umera Ahmad and directed by Meesam Naqvi, when I was…

Democratic setback

Budget uncertainty

June 4, 2026

The government’s decision to postpone the announcement of the FY27 budget has sparked widespread speculation, as no official explanation has been offered. In the…

Democratic setback

GB polls dynamics

June 3, 2026

The political temperature in Gilgit‑Baltistan has risen sharply as the region prepares to head to the polls. In recent days, the country’s scenic north…