On June 10, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stood before parliament and unveiled the fiscal budget for 2025–2026. Around him: chants,…
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US President Donald Trump said in February he wanted Ukraine to supply the country with rare earths in return for…
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Another year, another budget. And another opportunity missed. How many more opportunities do we have left? How many more kids…
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A real-life test of a former Pakistani finance minister is still remembered for highlighting the gap between the annual national…
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Historically, the annual ritual of Pakistan’s federal budget announcement has remained marked by jargon-heavy speeches, figures that few understand, and…
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