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The federal government’s decision to introduce a fixed tax scheme for small shopkeepers arrives at a moment when Pakistan’s economy is already moving through a narrow corridor of strain, where inflation remains sticky, business activity is subdued and uncertainty continues to shape both policy expectations and everyday commercial life. Presented as a simplification of a notoriously complex tax system, the new framework is also, in practice, a renewed attempt to widen the country’s fragile tax base by drawing in segments of the informal economy that have long sat outside consistent enforcement. At its core, the scheme offers a uniform one…
By Dr. Zawwar Hussain The world is entering a dangerous phase where water is no longer a limitless gift but a shrinking resource that is beginning to define the survival of nations and people. A recent global report by the United Nations University Institute for Water Environment and Health has warned that humanity is moving toward what it calls water bankruptcy. This means that human demand is exceeding the natural ability of ecosystems to replenish freshwater supplies. Rivers are shrinking, groundwater is falling and wetlands are disappearing at a pace that is difficult to reverse. This is not only an…
By Dr. Nazia Sher World Oceans Day 2026 arrives at a moment when the world is being forced to rethink its most basic assumptions about the sea. This year’s theme, Reimagine, Beyond the World We Know, A New Relationship with Our Ocean, reflects a growing recognition that the ocean is not simply a storehouse of resources but the foundation of life on Earth, shaping climate systems, food security and the stability of entire economies. The ocean covers more than 70 percent of the planet and produces at least half of the oxygen humans breathe. It also absorbs a significant share…
Pakistan’s recent diplomatic engagement with the United States has been widely viewed in official circles as a sign of renewed confidence in the country’s foreign policy direction, shaped by an emphasis on stability, dialogue and pragmatic cooperation in a rapidly shifting regional environment. At a reception hosted by the US Embassy in Islamabad marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered remarks that underlined both the historical depth and the contemporary strength of Pakistan–US relations. His tone reflected continuity and reassurance, presenting the partnership as one built over eight decades of cooperation across multiple sectors…
Ghazali vs Ibne Rushd By Atiq Raja Al-Ghazali and Ibn Rushd (Averroes) stand as two towering intellectual figures of the medieval Islamic world whose ideas shaped not only Islamic philosophy but also the broader history of logic, theology and European scholastic thought. Although they lived in overlapping centuries, their intellectual trajectories diverged sharply, producing one of the most famous philosophical debates in intellectual history, faith versus reason. Al-Ghazali was born in Tus, in present day Iran, during the Seljuk era. He received his early education in Nishapur, one of the great intellectual centres of the Islamic world at the time,…
By Alia Zarar Khan In a world shaped by constant notifications, accelerating routines and a steady hum of pressure, it has become increasingly common for people to feel as if they are moving through life on autopilot. Days often blur into one another, shaped by obligation rather than intention, and even moments of rest can feel incomplete, interrupted by the quiet pull of unfinished tasks or mental fatigue. In this environment, holidays and short breaks have become essential relief valves, yet they do not always address a deeper need that sits beneath exhaustion. There is often a quieter longing, not…
By Khpalwak Mohmand An important conference titled Education for All was organised by the Youth Affairs and Students Federation at the Captain Roohullah Mohmand Shaheed Sports Stadium in Ghalnai. The gathering brought together political workers, student representatives, social figures, religious scholars and people from different walks of life. On the surface it appeared to be a positive and encouraging step, one that aimed to highlight the importance of education and to reinforce its role as a foundation of social progress. Yet beneath this visible optimism there was an absence that could not be ignored and that absence raised uncomfortable questions…
By Wadood Mehsud SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A new ambulance service was launched in Makin, Upper South Waziristan, in an effort to improve access to emergency medical care in one of the region’s remote areas. The service was inaugurated by the Waziristan Welfare Foundation during a ceremony attended by local elders, social activists and community representatives, who described the initiative as an important step towards addressing long standing healthcare challenges. Organizers said the foundation had carried out several welfare projects in a short period, focusing on agriculture, poverty reduction and healthcare. They said the new initiative aimed to strengthen emergency medical response…
