Pakistan’s once-thriving wetlands, long a sanctuary for millions of migratory birds fleeing Siberia’s brutal winters, are witnessing a disturbing decline in avian visitors. Experts warn that a mix of prolonged drought, receding water levels, and growing habitat degradation is driving away these seasonal guests — some possibly for good. Sindh province, a traditional favorite for […]
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Sindh Assembly has ordered a comprehensive audit of the Rs2billion monthly budget allocated to union councils (UCs) across the province, citing concerns over financial irregularities and lack of oversight. In a formal letter to the auditor general of Pakistan, the PAC expressed concern that the substantial funds distributed […]
Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has called on the country’s military leadership to actively take up the causes of Kashmir and Palestine. Addressing a large rally titled “Down with Israel and India” at Koh-i-Noor Chowk, he said Pakistan must go beyond statements and play a leading role in supporting oppressed Muslims globally. He said, […]
A programme was organised for the youth of Karachi under directives of Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mahar. The initiative titled as ‘Future Voice’ aims to create new career opportunities in the fields of dubbing, voice-over, and vocal arts. The programme was held at the Sindh Youth Club in Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi. […]
Although the Sindh government has legislated a law to grant and protect rights of the women home based workers, a lack of implementation on the law continues to deny rights to these workers. A consultation meeting , organized in Sukkur by the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) and Bhittai Social Watch and Advocacy (BSWA) on […]
In this article, I offer some insights into Pakistan’s current economic trajectory and the challenges that lie ahead. This review highlights key areas such as growth, stability, inflation, tax policies and fiscal discipline, providing a nuanced understanding of the nation’s economic health. Over the past three years, Pakistan’s economy has shown resilience, moving from a […]
There is no dearth of proposals and ideas for the forthcoming federal budget for the year 2025-26, nor is there any shortage of ambition and claims by the finance ministry about the poor-friendly nature and positive impact of the budget on the economy of Pakistan. What, in fact, is lacking is any innovation or change […]
While all taxes are bad, some taxes are worse than others. It’s important to distinguish among various types of items on which the government imposes taxes. First, we have income or value-added taxes, which correspond to taxes on the returns to factors of production such as capital and labour. Second, we have turnover or gross […]
Those drafting the upcoming budget face a formidable set of challenges: the mammoth and still growing debt burden, the skyrocketing cost of living for the poor, and the seemingly intractable trade deficit, to name just a few. But by far the biggest challenge is the mismatch between income and expenses. This has led the government […]
Mohammad Haris hit a swashbuckling maiden international century to guide Pakistan to a 3-0 clean sweep of Bangladesh with a seven-wicket win in the third and final Twenty20 international in Lahore on Sunday. Haris, playing in his 17th T20I, carted seven sixes and eight boundaries in his 107 off just 46 balls as Pakistan chased […]