The United States has increasingly utilized its economic might as a tool of statecraft in the twenty-first century. The United States has increasingly utilized its economic might as a tool of statecraft in the twenty-first century. Washington has employed tariffs, sanctions, and military force to influence the actions of its adversaries. Two of the most…
It is no surprise that Pakistan has secured a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility from the IMF — a lifeline for a government staggering under debt repayments, dwindling reserves, and a suffocating fiscal deficit. On paper, this appears to be salvation. In reality, the IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Report (November 2025) makes clear that…
Since the announcement of Budget 2025-2026, the government employees in both centre and the provinces have been immersed in protest for their rightful demands such as Disparity Reduction Allowance (DRA), raise in Salaries given the prevailing inflation and old age benefits such as pension. Millions of employees belonging to various Departments under banner of the…
