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Cotton is no longer Pakistan’s White Gold. It is a ghost crop

In a move that would be laughable if it were not so tragic, Pakistan's government has finally decided to pay attention to the cotton crisis.  Of course what that means is that the government has...
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Salaried Pakistan

A regular monthly paycheck is still not the norm in the Pakistani labour force, but is steadily becoming more common. The financial services sector should begin preparing to serve this segment of the population

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Can this new startup help Pakistan’s dollar dilemma?

Engro makes bold bet on mobile towers as Jazz bows out

The deodar tower deal marks a turning point for Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure

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Power Division challenges NEPRA’s KE tariff determination

Govt flags over Rs 300 billion in excess charges to consumers and public exchequer

KP gets Rs 540 million in Public Sector Development Program (PSDP), no new projects announced: Muzzammil Aslam

Countrys agriculture decline costs farmers & country Rs 2,800 Billion: KP Finance Advisor Muzzammil Aslam

Federal govt plans Rs1tr development outlay in FY26, far short of Rs3tr demand

Rs1tr earmarked under PSDP amid IMF-guided reforms

Govt plans modest tax relief for salaried class in upcoming budget

Finance Minister promises shift in tax burden and significant steps towards digitization in budget proposals

Govt to introduce dual pricing for cash and digital transactions on fuel: report

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Centre set to approve Rs4.1 trillion national development budget for fiscal year 2025-26

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Govt finalises Rs1.275 trillion loan deal with commercial banks to slash circular debt

Agreement with 18 banks aims to tackle growing debt in power sector, with disbursements expected this month

Petrol price edges up by Rs1 after weeks of stability; HSD unchanged

Hike indicates government maintains focus on development over direct fuel relief

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The miracle called the HBL PSL

The HBL PSL rose from unlikely beginnings to become a mainstay of the international franchise cricket calendar. In many ways it is a miracle that comes from belief. It must be emulated.

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Reminder: Maryam Nawaz’s crusade to turn Punjab into a dictatorship continues

The appearance of billboards stuck in the middle of Liberty Chowk in Lahore proudly advertising the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority...

The Chashma-Jhelum Link Canal Question

While the Indus Water Treaty is under threat, we must focus on implementing its spirit domestically

Govts are initiating AI projects. Can Sovereign AI be a national utility?

The adoption of AI is accelerating globally, revolutionizing companies and governments with an emerging “super intelligence” making decisions faster and allocating...

A Farmer’s Journey Through Pakistan’s Barrages

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