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The ‘end of India’

In 2003, the legendary Indian writer Khushwant Singh published a small but searing book titled The End of India. In it,…

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Can self-hugging reduce anxiety? Study finds answer

While receiving a hug from a friend or loved one is known to ease negative emotions like anxiety, loneliness, and…

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Budget FY26: Between IMF imperatives and national priorities

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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Budget FY26: Nothing escapes the taxman — except the privileged

As we await another budget, we are dreading having to pay more in taxes next year and are trying to…

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India and water warfare

In a stark display of brazen unilateralism, India has cast aside decades of water-sharing cooperation by suspending the Indus Waters…

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Our crypto gamble

The Wall Street Journal recently revealed an uncomfortable entanglement of diplomacy and cryptocurrency in its report on Steve Witkoff, United States…

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What we know about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks that Trump’s team is optimistic about

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mideast envoy expressed optimism this week about brokering an agreement to halt the Israel-Hamas war and…

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Therapy or tech? How AI is filling mental health gaps

When my friend first told me she used ChatGPT for emotional support, I didn’t flinch. In a world where therapy…

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Time for a transition budget

The finance minister recently announced that the next budget would be a ‘strategic’ budget rather than making the math work.…

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In Pakistan, corruption seen as enabler not deterrent for FDI

Foreign direct investment is pouring into Pakistan despite systemic corruption, according to a new study that exposes the structural flaws…

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