Repeated election delays and weakened local governance have enabled political, commercial, and bureaucratic elites to set Islamabad priorities, sidelining residents’ needs.
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Islamabad’s Local Elections Face Fifth Delay Amid Controversial Reforms
Federal cabinet's 14 amendments dismantle MCI, introduce Town Corporations modeled after Punjab's system, aiming for improved service delivery.
Read More »Do More Dams Really Make Pakistan Flood-Proof?
True flood resilience lies in adapting agriculture and settlements to rivers, not endlessly trying to control them.
Read More »Agricultural Exports Crash 38% on Yields, Policy Failures
Inconsistent policies, smuggling, and hoarding have fueled the export crash, demanding urgent government reforms to stabilize supply chains and boost productivity investments.
Read More »Telecom Giants Expose Deep Governance Cracks in Pakistan’s 5G Rollout Push
Pakistan's telecom operators decry USD spectrum pricing as governance blind spot, fueling volatility and crippling long-term 5G investment viability.
Read More »IFC’s Bold PKR Blitz Rescues Engro Fertilizers from Forex Fiasco
Dodging forex woes, IFC fuels Engro's empire with local currency, boosting precision farming and supply chain resilience.
Read More »Pakistan Launches Regulatory Overhaul to Ease Business Burdens
Reforms will eliminate 600,000 papers yearly through digital shifts curbing bribery, unlocking billions in savings to boost investment and jobs if enforced.
Read More »IMF Cracks Open Pakistan’s $1.2 Billion Lifeline, But Demands a Clean Sweep on Corruption
Tax overhaul mandates slash exemptions, curb FBR graft, target 5-6.5% GDP growth by 2030
Read More »ECP Ends Five-Year Limbo with Islamabad Poll Schedule
Nomination window opens Dec 19 with polling from 8am-4pm, aiming for transparent results
Read More »Saloon Fare Cuts Signal Railways’ Push for Private Bidders
Pakistan Railways slashes luxury saloon fares and switches to open auction bidding for 11 passenger trains, aiming to boost profitability, attract private operators, and modernize services.
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