FOR over four decades, Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan refugees, a responsibility that began with the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Successive waves of…
THE real estate sector has long been a pillar of Pakistan’s economy, driving investment, employment and development. However, recent increases in government-imposed property transfer fees…
The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has taken a commendable initiative in tackling the longstanding issue of encroachment in the…
PAKISTAN’S reliance on imported cotton has surged, with 1.192 million bales already shipped from the United States, making it the largest buyer globally. This trend,…
BEGGING in Pakistan has moved far beyond an individual’s plea for survival. It has evolved into a calculated, exploitative business, controlled by powerful mafias…
IN today’s financial world, many people believe that both Islamic and conventional banking are essentially the same, labeling both as haram (prohibited) because they…
THE recent disclosure by former Federal Minister Gohar Ejaz has brought to light the staggering financial burden Pakistani consumers face due to the country’s energy…
IN societies where oppression is widespread, where the oppressed find no justice, and poverty and exploitation are continually increasing, where doctors drain the lifeblood of…
THE common man, often seen as the backbone of society, paradoxically embodies its deepest flaws. In everyday roles — from selling fruit to driving buses…
