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FeaturedNational VOLUME 20 ISSUE # 34

Economy: a dismal outlook

It is no surprise that the authorities concerned try to give a positive spin to ...
National VOLUME 20 ISSUE # 33

Pakistan’s monsoon threat

As monsoon rains begin lashing parts of Pakistan earlier than usual, the country once again ...
National VOLUME 20 ISSUE # 33

AJK schools fight for the future

In a region where the distant echo of gunfire and shelling often punctuates the stillness ...
National VOLUME 20 ISSUE # 33

Trump’s Pakistan policy: Old demands, new pressures

Recently, US President Donald Trump has praised Pakistan and its current leadership for providing invaluable ...
FeaturedNational VOLUME 20 ISSUE # 33

Debt, deficits and dilemmas

Pakistan’s fiscal position reveals a precarious blend of mounting debt, dwindling export capacity, and deep-rooted ...
FeaturedNational VOLUME 20 ISSUE # 33

Pakistan’s recovery myth

While the corridors of power echo with declarations of economic revival, the street-level reality tells ...
FeaturedNational VOLUME 20 ISSUE # 33

From demographic dividend to time bomb

Pakistan is witnessing a population growth rate declared the highest globally and regionally, with projections ...
FeaturedNational VOLUME 20 ISSUE # 32

Climate change – a disaster in the making

Pakistan will start losing about 6.5-9% of its GDP by 2050 due to changing climate ...
FeaturedNational VOLUME 20 ISSUE # 32

Low FDI highlights Pakistan’s investment challenges

The inflow of FDI into Pakistan has always been meagre and much below expectation. The ...
National VOLUME 20 ISSUE # 32

Pakistan slides in global gender equality rankings

The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025 has once again placed Pakistan at ...