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Broadening the tax base

Heatwave fuels crisis

May 6, 2026

Another summer has arrived, and with it the familiar specter of heatwaves that continue to test Pakistan’s resilience. The National Disaster Management Authority has…

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

From Stone Arrows to Bunyanun Marsoos

May 4, 2026

From the earliest dawn of human society, conflict has been an inescapable feature of collective life. Long before states, borders, or written laws, human…

Broadening the tax base

Freedom tied to journalism

May 3, 2026

On World Press Freedom Day, it is vital to pause and reflect on the state of journalism in Pakistan and the implications of its…

Protest or Pressure Tactic? Debating JAAC’s June 9 Strike in AJK

6-0

May 3, 2026

The digits “6–0” have transformed from a simple scoreline into a powerful symbol of national pride in Pakistan, representing a sweeping, multidimensional victory narrative…

Has the US Navy fallen into an unconventional war trap?

Punjab Jails

May 3, 2026

Which IG was good for the last sixteen years? Survey of Pak Network and its results Social media is now the power of expression…

Broadening the tax base

Growth under strain

April 30, 2026

Pakistan’s growth outlook for the current fiscal year offers cautious optimism, yet the fragility of recovery is becoming increasingly evident as external shocks weigh…

What I experienced in Thailand

What I experienced in Thailand

May 1, 2026

Travel is often described as a bridge between cultures, but at times it also becomes a mirror—reflecting both the strengths of global systems and…

The PIMS Tragedy: A Trial of the State’s Moral Obligation Within the House of Healing

Silent Data, Spreading HIV

April 29, 2026

A troubling haze appears to be settling over the landscape of public health in Sindh one in which the contours of reality have blurred,…