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In praise of perception

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  • Pressure or promise?

    Pressure or promise?

    By Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri

    Pakistan’s population question is about a mismatch between population growth and economic growth

  • A year for hope

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  • Of love and loneliness

    Of love and loneliness

    By Taha Kehar

    Kiran Desai’s long-awaited third novel explores the intersections of migration and creativity

  • Economy going forward

    Economy going forward

    By Mansoor Ahmad

    There were success stories in 2025. That should strengthen the economy in the New Year


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