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The familiar symptoms are back again – a runny nose, coughing, aches, congestion, and maybe ...
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The loggerhead shrike is nicknamed the “butcherbird” thanks to its rather gruesome practice of impaling ...
Why does Norway have so many fjords?
Norway is known for its stunning fjords — long, sinuous coastal inlets with steep sides. ...
For the Indian Muslim, Ayodhya is everywhere
Flipping through the radio channels on my drive to a meeting, I notice four out ...
Where is the ‘never again’ for Gaza?
Last week, we passed the 100th-day mark of Israel’s latest episode of aggression against the ...
A new plan in Gaza
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Smart agriculture is the key
It was for the first time in the history of Pakistan that so much loud ...
Shaping a new democratic era: The crucial role of upcoming ...
While it is now evident that national elections are scheduled for February 8, 2024, uncertainties ...
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The International Monetary Fund has declared that Pakistan’s economy is now stable. However, it has ...
Unprecedented economic crisis and rights challenges
In the tumultuous year of 2023, Pakistan found itself in the grips of one of ...