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Death of a delta: Pakistan's Indus sinks and shrinks

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Salt crusts crackle underfoot as Habibullah Khatti walks to his mother's grave to say a final goodbye before he abandons his parched island village on Pakistan's Indus delta. Seaw... Read More


What does the Iran-Israel Crisis Mean for Pakistan?

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- The twelve-day war between Iran and Israel expanded far beyond a regional collision as it shattered the norms of governance, demonstrated discriminatory enforcement of laws, and sh... Read More


US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Partnership

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Pakistan has proven to be an important counterterrorism ally to the United States over the years in efforts to break up networks that pose a threat to both international and region... Read More


Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- August 5, 2019, will forever be remembered as a dark chapter in South Asian history. On this day, the Government of India unilaterally abrogated Articles 370 and 35A of its Constit... Read More


Mistrust led to a Missed Opportunity!

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Two things should not have happened in April and May 2025. On April 22, the unfortunate incident of Pahalgam should not have happened because it was a high-security zone and a famo... Read More


Ruckus and Rituals

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- The National Assembly's failure to conduct a condolence session on Monday-derailed by sloganeering, placards, and walkouts-was less about one man's death than about the death of pa... Read More


End of Indian Exceptionalism

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- US President Donald Trump's threat to impose heavy tariffs on India over its Russian oil purchases may go down as the moment that finally dismantled the myth of India's diplomatic ... Read More


Gwadar Port Authority partners with Chinese firm to boost investment

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- The Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) signed on Tuesday a letter of intent (LoI) with Chinese firm Xinning Enterprise to "stimulate major industrial and commercial investments at Gwadar ... Read More


Budget deficit at 5.4% of GDP; primary surplus climbs to 2.4%

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Pakistan's budget deficit was recorded at Rs6.17 trillion, i.e. 5.4% of the GDP, during the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a 9-year low, showed data released by the Ministry of Finan... Read More


PM orders removal of red tape to accelerate FBR reforms

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the relevant authorities to eliminate red tape and institutional hurdles to ensure the permanent implementation of reform... Read More