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A backdoor NFC revision?

By Nasir Jamal Published in Dawn on June, 10, 2026 WHEN Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb rises to present his third budget, the usual questions will apply. Which sectors face fresh taxation? Will the salaried class get any relief? How much will the cost of living increase? Who will get tax benefits, and who will not? But this […]

Pakistani women taking the lead

By Dr Manzoor Ahmad Published in Dawn on June, 01, 2026 In the latest civil service examination, widely regarded as the country’s toughest competitive test, where less than one per cent of candidates succeed, 86 women were recommended for appointment compared to 84 men. This marks a remarkable shift in a system that recruits Pakistan’s future administrators,[…]