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Unlike diversified East Asian economies, Pakistan has not broadened its industrial base or export destinations. The top five suppliers of U.S. imports in 2022 were: China ($536.3 billion), Mexico ($454.8 billion), Canada ($436.6 billion), Japan ($148.1 billion), and Germany ($146.6 billion). The United States’ imposition of steep reciprocal tariffs underRead More →

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Power sector needs urgent reforms with tailored IPP renegotiations, integrated energy plan: Experts Webinar titled ‘Reforming IPP Contracts: Reducing Tariffs and Circular Debt,’ held at IPS, Islamabad ISLAMABAD   (   WEB  NEWS   ) Pakistan’s power sector needs an integrated energy plan that goes beyond short-term fixes and adopts a categorical approachRead More →

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The combination of high costs, regulatory red tape, and scalability concerns could make it a niche offering rather than a widespread solution. While Starlink’s arrival in Pakistan is undoubtedly a significant development, its success is far from guaranteed. ISLAMABAD  (  ABRAR  MUSTAFA  ) Starlink, the satellite-based internet service by SpaceX,Read More →

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Building Responsible AI for Pakistan – Strategies, Governance, and Global Insights Khurrum Ghori PMP AI & Agile Evangelist | Business Transformation Consultant | EdTech/L&D Advisor | Expert in BA, BPR, Project & Product Management | President, IIBA Pakistan Chapter | CEO at Prudential Consulting & Training The AI Imperative: ARead More →

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PSA Claims Net Metering Regulation Changes Detrimental to DISCOs’ Future; Decries Lack of Consultation with Stakeholders. KARACHI   (   WEB  NEWS   ) As a result of these changes, consumers now find solar energy options more affordable, with prices dropping by Rs35,000 to Rs175,000. Pakistan’s solar industry is facing uncertainty following recentRead More →

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Budgetary Proposals Continuation of FTR and Parity in Income Tax Stressed. Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairman P@SHA ISLAMABAD  (   WEB  NEWS   ) Mr. Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), has said that, based on a broad-based, ongoing consultative process with the IT companies and exporters, P@SHA demandsRead More →

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Experts urge FBR to consider tobacco taxation as public health policy not a revenue-generation tool. Rs 770 billion annual economic burden caused by smoking-related diseases, which is 1.2% of Pakistan’s GDP. The Tobacco Control Knowledge Hub aims to serve as a centralized platform for collaboration, coordination, advocacy, and evidence-based discussion.Read More →

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Terrorist Attack on Train in Balochistan: The Role of BLA How Did the BLA’s Leadership Shift from Tribal Chiefs to the Middle Class?BBC Special Report Quetta (  Web  News  ) The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has hijacked a train traveling from Quetta to Peshawar in the Dera Bolan areaRead More →

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Pakistan made progress to empower women amid major structural, cultural barriers: Experts Experts urge accelerated efforts in gender-responsive budgeting, stronger law enforcement to achieve Beijing+30, SDG-5 commitments ISLAMABAD  (   WEB  NEWS  ) Experts on Monday at the International Women’s Day Seminar here highlighted that Pakistan has made progress in meeting genderRead More →

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Ishaq Dar holds meetings with OIC SG Hissein Brahim Taha, Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty & his Palestinian counterpart Riyad al-Maliki in Jeddah Ishaq Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause JEDDAH   (   WEB NEWS  ) Deputy Prime Minister /Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met withRead More →