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OctIMF urges Pakistan to move beyond fiscal targets
By Mubarak Zeb Khan Published in Dawn on October, 21, 2026 ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for Pakistan’s fiscal policy to go beyond achieving primary balance targets and protecting debt sustainability by reinforcing policy credibility, fostering economic recovery and creating space for public investment and social spending […]
Eating grass for AI
Published in Dawn on October, 19, 2026 “WE will eat grass or leaves, even go hungry, but we will get one of our own … We have no other choice!” Zulfikar Ali Bhutto had famously remarked as he voiced this nation’s determination to build an indigenous nuclear deterrent programme that[…]
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OctSafe spaces for women
By Zeba Sathar Published in Dawn on October, 18, 2026 THE Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010, was an important response to problems that directly affect women. It enabled the ombudsman to hear cases, many of which were resolved in women’s favour. A recent judgement has[…]
Pakistan worst hit by hunger in South Asia
By Amin Ahmed Published in Dawn on October, 15, 2026 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded the highest score in South Asia on the 2026 Global Hunger Index released on Wednesday, reflecting a worsening food security crisis driven by economic instability, climate shocks and global conflicts. Published jointly by Welthungerhilfe, the Institute for[…]
