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Bureaucracy Succumbs to Political Pressure

In 2024, a centralized governance structure in Punjab raised concerns about the growing influence of federal politics on local bureaucracy. Salman Abid, a public policy advisor at the University of…

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Editorial: Government Must Address Opposition Tensions Before Pursuing a Charter of Economy

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged all relevant parties to come together and build a wider agreement on the pressing economic challenges facing Pakistan to ensure long-term stability and growth.…

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1.4 Million Babies Born into Hunger in Pakistan During 2024

Over 1.4 Million Babies Born into Hunger in Pakistan in 2024 Amid Climate Shocks ISLAMABAD: Climate shocks, including floods and droughts, are increasingly jeopardizing children's access to food in Pakistan.…

Admin December 31, 2024

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2024: Deadliest Year for Pakistan’s Security Forces

2024: Pakistan’s Deadliest Year for Security Forces Key Highlights: 685 security personnel lost lives in 444 terror attacks nationwide. Civilians and security forces accounted for 1,612 fatalities, a 73% increase…

Admin December 31, 2024

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Hafiz Naeem: JI Commits to Supporting Kashmiris Until Freedom is Achieved

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, has called on the government to take concrete steps towards the liberation of Kashmir, emphasizing that his party will continue to support the Kashmiri…

Admin December 30, 2024

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NA Speaker to Lead Govt-PTI Meeting on January 2

NA Speaker to Chair Govt-PTI Talks on January 2 National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq will chair an in-camera meeting between the federal government and PTI's negotiating teams on January…

Admin December 30, 2024

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Karachi Issues Traffic Plan for New Year’s Eve

Karachi Unveils Traffic and Security Plan for New Year’s Eve The Karachi Traffic Police have announced a comprehensive traffic management plan for New Year’s Eve, aiming to ensure public safety…

Admin December 30, 2024

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Pakistan polio tally reaches 68 after fresh case reported in K-P

Pakistan Reports New Polio Case in KP, Total Rises to 68 in 2024 Pakistan has recorded a fresh case of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail…

Admin December 30, 2024

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Political Cases Dominate at IHC in 2024

In 2024, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) handled numerous political cases, including those involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and his party. The court made significant rulings amid widespread…

Admin December 30, 2024

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Pakistan Ranks Second for Longest Shutdowns in 2024, with 1,861 Hours, Second Only to Myanmar

For many Pakistanis interacting with foreigners, questions about the country’s democracy, human rights, or security have always been uncomfortable, but manageable. However, in recent years, the nature of these questions…

Admin December 30, 2024