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Proposed budget envisions no new taxes, GDP growth target of 3.5%, increases to government salaries but little new in revenue generation measures

A recent ban on women employees at U.N. offices further exposes the interim Afghanistan government’s discriminatory policies

Islamabad’s failure to educate its children has left its economy lagging behind that of Dhaka

Students should be taught skills, not ideology, if the state hopes to produce educated individuals equipped for the modern world

The oppression of women in Pakistan’s neighboring states should be a cause of concern for the entire world

From ineffective textbooks to poorly-trained teachers, Pakistan faces significant struggles in imparting modern education to its children

Delinking religion and the sciences is essential for any nation seeking a skilled workforce suited for modern times

Successive governments in Pakistan have failed to solve any of the major problems facing the nation

After the devastation caused by this year’s floods, the government must invest in climate resilient infrastructure for schools and colleges

State minister for foreign affairs emphasizes importance of global community’s engagements with Taliban government to help address humanitarian crises

Pakistan must address its ballooning population before available resources prove insufficient to provide for it

Pervez Hoodbhoy analyzes the PTI’s worldview

After this year’s floods, Pakistan must seek compensation from global polluters, and ramp up awareness among public of threat from global warming

U.N. official says initial appeal of $160 million insufficient while lamenting that only a fraction of pledged amounts have materialized thus far

Pakistan’s dreams of “greatness” appear farther than ever as the country reels from floods amidst a precarious economic situation

On its Diamond Jubilee, the nation once again stands at a crossroads

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province has suffered the worst of terrorism in the country for decades

With a total estimated income of Rs. 540 billion, budget has Rs. 72.85 billion deficit

With total outlay of Rs. 9.5 trillion, proposed budget adds new taxation measures while maintaining targeted subsidies for most impoverished

Addressing inauguration of Indus Hospital in Lahore, premier says education, health, industrial sectors should not be affected by change in government