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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.…

Bilawal’s political odyssey

BILAWAL Bhutto (Zardari) may not be a newcomer to the world of politics, for he carries the legacy of a political dynasty that spans generations.…

Unlocking Pakistan’s growth potential

THE journey of privatization, set in motion under the influence of international financial institutions, has cast a long shadow of financial crisis over Pakistan. As…

Getting out of quagmire

PAKISTAN faces a daunting predicament rooted in a history of policies that favoured the elite, fostering a capitalist system that nurtured monopolies. To break free…

Curbing cartels to spur growth

IN an earnest attempt to grapple with the formidable challenges of rampant inflation and a looming economic crisis, Pakistan is showing a newfound determination to…

Politics behind economic meltdown

PAKISTAN is currently facing significant economic challenges, and two international lenders, the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, have expressed concerns about the country’s…

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