by Muazzama Hasan | Jan 29, 2026 | Latest News, Economics and Trade, Governance & Policy
On January 28, 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged the Pakistani government to accelerate the recovery of the Super Tax to address a massive Rs335 billion revenue shortfall recorded in the first half of the fiscal year. This demand followed a landmark...
by Muazzama Hasan | Jan 29, 2026 | Global Affairs, Economics and Trade
The New Trade Realities in 2025 Global trade in 2025 is no longer defined by a single, seamless system governed by the World Trade Organization (WTO). Instead, it is being forged along distinct economic blocs shaped by geopolitical rivalry, strategic alignments, and...
by Muazzama Hasan | Jan 29, 2026 | Latest News, Global Affairs
President Donald Trump dramatically escalated tensions in the Middle East, declaring on Truth Social that a “massive armada” is heading toward the Persian Gulf. Warning that “time is running out” for a new nuclear deal, Trump linked the...
by Muazzama Hasan | Jan 29, 2026 | Latest News, Governance & Policy
On January 28, 2026, the Lahore High Court (LHC) officially sought a formal response from the federal government regarding a petition to ban social media access for children under the age of 16. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum, presiding over the hearing, categorized the...
by Muazzama Hasan | Jan 28, 2026 | Latest News, Science & Technology
A historic “bellwether” trial began in the California Superior Court of Los Angeles County, pitting social media giants Meta, TikTok, and YouTube against a 19-year-old plaintiff identified as K.G.M. This case marks the first time Big Tech must defend its...
