The case for peace – Newspaper

THERE is nothing novel about progressives in India and Pakistan advocating peace between the two countries. We have continued to swim against the hawkish tide which insists on forever war between forever antagonistic nations. The hawks have been winning since the outset, but after the brief military exchange of May 2025, the voices of those…

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Are They Cost-Effective Amid Petrol Price Hike

Pakistan’s petrol price hit Rs399.86/L on May 1, 2026, after a Rs6.51 hike, while high-speed diesel jumped Rs19.39 to Rs399.58/L. That puts both fuels a hair away from the Rs400 threshold. For millions of commuters, students, and delivery riders, filling a 10L bike tank now costs ~Rs3,999. At 35-40 km/L, that’s roughly Rs10-11.4 per km…

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Young Gilgit-Baltistan singer releases patriotic song honoring Pakistan Armed Forces

A young singer from Gilgit-Baltistan has released a special patriotic song to pay tribute to the sacrifices, bravery, and unwavering commitment of Pakistan’s armed forces during Marka-e-Haq. The emotional anthem is dedicated to the country’s brave defenders and highlights their sacrifices and strong role in ensuring national security. The song has been sung by renowned…

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Finance ministry, SBP show optimism over economic growth amid expected $1.2bn tranche from IMF – Business

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday showed unanimous optimism over economic growth and achieving fiscal and current account targets despite the regional crisis. The development comes amid anticipated approval of disbursements worth over $1.2bn by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday and the scheduled visit of…

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