Comparing Autonomy: AJK Amendments 13 and 15 vs. Governance in IIOJK
The governance of Jammu and Kashmir presents a stark dichotomy between the administrative frameworks of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), reflecting divergent…
Diplomacy and Oil: The Economics of Uncertainty
If one were to place a hand upon the pulse of the global economy today, what emerges is not a steady rhythm but a complex interplay of cautious optimism and…
When War Whispers ‘Peace’: Trumpology in Hormuz
Negotiations rise under the shadow of gunboats, as coercive diplomacy reshapes power, oil, and peace in the Strait of Hormuz. The pale, silver light of an Islamabad's Friday dawn slipped…
Pakistan’s Role on the Global Stage
Pakistan Zindabad forever—this is not just a slogan, but a sentiment that arises with intensity at every moment when Pakistan asserts its presence on the global stage. Today's moment is…
Ceasefire at the Crossroads
The extension of the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, achieved largely through Pakistan’s determined diplomatic efforts, has provided a temporary reprieve from the specter of war. Yet…
Conference in Karachi explores role of emerging technologies in future warfare
KARACHI — A two-day international conference on “Emerging Technologies and the Future Warfare,” hosted by the Maritime Centre of Excellence, concluded in Karachi with discussions on how technological advances are…
BYD launches easy installment plans for EVs in Pakistan to boost affordability
KARACHI — BYD has introduced new installment plans for electric vehicles (EVs) in Pakistan through a partnership with OLP Financial Services Pakistan Limited, offering buyers more flexible payment options. The…
Gold prices fall for fourth straight day in Pakistan as global rates decline
KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan extended their decline for a fourth consecutive day, following a drop in global bullion rates that continues to influence local markets. A day earlier,…
Pakistan to scrap 2,662 trade barriers in Budget 2026-27 to boost trade
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is set to remove 2,662 non-tariff barriers under the Budget 2026-27, alongside cuts in import duties, as part of a broader push to expand trade, lower costs,…
FBR raises taxes on imported used phones after revising customs valuation
ISLAMABAD — The Federal Board of Revenue has increased taxes on imported used mobile phones by revising customs valuation, a move expected to raise prices for consumers and affect the…
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