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Conserving Cholistan’s heritage

  The sands of Cholistan whisper timeless tales of resilience, etched into the shifting dunes and the parched bed of the ancient Hakra River, a…

THOUGH hailed as a diplomatic success

  at the time, the Indus Basin Treaty (IWT) is right now under scrutiny in the light of India’s call in August last year for…

Fostering unity amid anarchy

  ACCORDING to a UNDP report, Pakistan’s elite consume subsidies totalling $17.4 billion annually, disproportionately placing the burden of economic slowdown on inflation-stricken masses. This…

Can privatisation spur equitable growth?

  THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been pushing Pakistan to privatize its state-owned enterprises (SOEs) as a condition for financial assistance, citing the need…

Powering country’s future

Over the years, Pakistan has confronted the formidable task of satisfying its ever-expanding energy requirements amidst a complex interplay of socio-economic, environmental, and geopolitical dynamics.…

Safeguarding Indus Basin aquifers

  Punjab and Sindh have allocated around 0.2 million acres of previously unused land for corporate farming, aiming to bolster food security and stimulate export…

Responsible aquifer management

PAKISTAN possesses millions of acre-feet of untapped water stored in the aquifer system beneath the Indus plains, representing a substantial resource with the potential to…

Breaking free from despair

A decade ago, a profound report commissioned by the mental health charity, Horizon, delved into the psychological repercussions of the Afghan war. Dr Khalid Mufti,…

Resolving electoral tensions

IN a dramatic turn of events, the political landscape in Pakistan has taken an intriguing twist, with the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) joining the chorus of…

The paradox of transparent polls

IN the aftermath of Nawaz Sharif’s triumphant return from self-imposed exile, the political stage in Pakistan resonates with the commanding influence of the Muslim League-N.…

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