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Daesh or BLA: The Threat Remains

Pakistan, June 11 -- In the tribal belts and mountain shadows, two flags flutter for terror: Daesh and the BLA. One wraps itself in theocratic absolutism, the other in ethnic separatism. Their slogans... Read More


The Retreat of Democracy

Pakistan, June 11 -- Democracy, as once imagined, was never truly born in the way its idealists had hoped. It arrived not as a promise fulfilled, but as a compromise negotiated, partial, flawed and vu... Read More


Land of the Free?

Pakistan, June 11 -- In America, they are rounding people up again. In Los Angeles this week, U.S. Marines were deployed, not to respond to a natural disaster, not to stop armed violence, but to back ... Read More


Budget FY26

Pakistan, June 11 -- Things are not in control. Not at all. In the cautious calm following a very proud unveiling of Budget 2025-6 by Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb (seemingly oblivious t... Read More


Three key battles in World Test Championship final

Pakistan, June 11 -- Tough times loom for top-orders Batsmen on both sides face a tough examination given the quality of fast bowlers on show. Australia captain Pat Cummins could get to 300 Test wick... Read More


Asian Cup Qualifier: Pakistan determined to defeat Myanmar today

Pakistan, June 11 -- Pakistan's national football team is determined to fight to win in their crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying clash against Myanmar today, Wednesday, head coach Stephen Constanti... Read More


Club World Cup riches await four African challengers

Pakistan, June 11 -- The four African qualifiers for the revamped Club World Cup in the United States are set to become much richer, no matter how they fare in the 32-team tournament. By securing pla... Read More


Murray leaves door open to coaching return

Pakistan, June 11 -- Former world number one Andy Murray has left the door open to a coaching return after his short stint with Novak Djokovic ended without a trophy, but the Scot said he did not expe... Read More


Government plans 10% surcharge on electricity bills to control circular debt

Pakistan, June 11 -- The government has proposed adding a 10% surcharge on electricity bills to help reduce the growing circular debt in the power sector. To enable this, lawmakers will amend the NEPR... Read More


Italy sends off sacked Spalletti in style

Pakistan, June 11 -- Sacked Italy manager Luciano Spalletti bowed out with a victory after his side labored to an uninspired 2-0 home win over Moldova in their World Cup qualification match on Monday ... Read More