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Analysis: BUDGET 2026-27: Budget battles: who really shapes country’s finances?
THE budget is a tug-of-war between different interest groups. On one hand, there is explicit lobbying by various business groups and industry bodies …
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Iran war fuels political backlash, inflation debate in the US
WASHINGTON: Rising inflation and persistent energy price pressures have sharpened political divisions in Washington, with Democrats blaming Presiden…
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Protests block Karakoram Highway for third day over re-polling, delayed GB poll results
GILGIT-BALTISTAN: Protests blocking the Karakoram Highway in Diamer and other areas continued for a third day against the repolling and delay in the …
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A backdoor NFC revision?
• Budget delay exposes Centre-province fiscal deadlock • NFC shares may be frozen under budget pressure • Critics say Centre ignores revenues kept ou…
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Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut
The United States has denied entry to soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a match in…
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FIA disciplines over 100 officials over human smuggling links since Greece boat tragedy
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken action against over 100 officials for collusion with human smugglers since the 2023 Greec…
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AJK braces for long march as tensions persist
• ‘Proscribed’ JAAC to go ahead with rally from Bhimber to Muzaffarabad, sit-in outside assembly • Officials say govt ‘will not allow’ march to go ah…
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