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US-Pak ties: time for a reset

Let bygones be bygones, said PM Shehbaz last week at a US Embassy ceremony in Islamabad marking the 75th anniversary of US-Pak ties. America, the much-bigger partner in thisrelationship, seems to agree. A number of developments ...

Austerity for minimum wagers – prosperity for lawmakers

Nine years. That’s how long the nation’s hardworking, self-sacrificing, people-loving parliamentarians have bravely endured the cruel injustice of frozen salaries and allowances. Imagine the horror: no special allowance top-...

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FY26 budget delivers little for oil, gas and refineries

The Federal Budget for FY26 has brought a mix of continuity and subtle policy shifts for Pakistan’s oil and gas sector. While the government's focus remains on fiscal consolidation and meeting IMF targets, the budget introduce...

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Iran says ‘friendly country’ has warned it of possible impending Israeli attack: UN nuclear watchdog says Iran in breach of obligations

VIENNA/DUBAI: The UN nuclear watchdog’s board of governors declared Iran in breach of its non-proliferation obligations on Thursday and Tehran announced counter-measures, as an Iranian official said a “friendly country” ha...

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‘Read Japan Project’: Japanese CG donates 32 books to KU

KARACHI: The Consul General of Japan in Karachi, in collaboration with the Tokyo Foundation, attended a book handover ceremony at the University of Karachi on Thursday. The event marked the donation of 32 books under the “READ...

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Finance Bill: FPCCI demands withdrawal of anti-business measures

KARACHI: On behalf of the entire business, industry and trade community of Pakistan Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has demanded that the government should withdraw harsh and anti-business taxation measures from the Finance ...

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