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Pakistan budget 2025–26: A cohesive, performance-driven vision for a stronger…

Pakistan has made a decisive shift from economic fragility to financial stability and emerging confidence. The past year saw a remarkable transformation led by tough reforms, institutional credibility, and a resolute commitment to macroeconomic recovery. A primary surplus of 2.4% of GDP, the lowest inflation in over two years at

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Fortunately, Europe can take inspiration from its peers. In December, the United Kingdom unveiled a Clean Power Action Plan that

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Encouragingly, the cost of AI development is beginning to decline. While OpenAI’s GPT-4 cost $100 million to train, the Chinese

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The progress made over the past decade proves that financial inclusion can be achieved with the right mix of innovation,

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