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Exclusive insights into the Indus Waters Treaty and its implications

▫What did Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi really mean?

▫Was it political posturing or a serious water threat?

▫What are the implications for Pakistan's agriculture and Indus Waters Treaty?

Listen to Mr. Sardar Arif Rashid, former Punjab Minister for Agriculture, Irrigation and Tourism, as he shares what’s behind Prime Minister Modi’s river warning and what it could mean for the future of Pakistan’s water and farming..

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A visionary initiative by the Punjab government, CBD Lahore is transforming the city into a cutting-edge commercial and financial hub. Spanning from Gulberg to Walton Road, it features skyscrapers, luxury hotels, malls, and corporate offices. With investor-friendly policies and state-of-the-art infrastructure, CBD is driving economic growth and attracting both local and international investment. Stay informed through our regular videos, articles, and podcasts on CBD’s ongoing progress and development.

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Lahori Chacha: (Part 3) Was there a political or ideological agenda behind the statement

▫Every individual has the right to express themselves, even if others disagree with what they say. ▫For the state, the real test is whether it responds to offensive language with tolerance or with force....

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Lahori Chacha: (Part 2) Lahori Chacha’s Outburst and the Emotional Language of Protest

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Lahori Chacha: (Part 1) The Rise of a Reluctant Symbol

Wise leadership counters insults with reason, not force. Lahori Chacha is no longer just a man; he has become a symbol, a mirror reflecting the struggles of countless ordinary citizens...

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Why Family Businesses in Pakistan Rarely Survive the Third Generation

In Pakistan, family businesses often collapse by the third generation, a phenomenon known as the Three Generation Rule. Research from PwC’s Family Business Survey,...

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The Final Chapter: Four Grave Allegations Blocking Trump’s Path to a Nobel Prize

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Donald Trumps Nobel Peace Prize Quest A Diplomatic Drama

On June 24 2025 former President Donald Trump suffered a major diplomatic setback when Oleksandr Merezhko head of Ukraines parliamentary foreign affairs committee formally withdrew his nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize....

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President Donald Trump seems to have recognized that Pakistan’s endorsement for a Nobel Peace Prize could harm his image rather than bolster it....

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Pakistan’s Largest Power Sector Loan: Reform, Pressure, or Signaling?

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Is a Glass of Milk Now Considered a Luxury in Pakistan?

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Is Impeachment of President Trump Possible?

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Why the Air Force Deserves Its Own Field Marshal?

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India’s Denial of Its Clear Defeat

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Lahori Chacha: (Part 4)
What Chacha’s Release Means for Us?

Lahori Chacha: (Part 3)
Was there a political or ideological agenda behind the statement

Lahori Chacha: (Part 2)
Lahori Chacha’s Outburst and the Emotional Language of Protest

Lahori Chacha: (Part 1)
The Rise of a Reluctant Symbol

Why Doesn’t the Losing Side Admit Defeat?
A Psychological Analysis by Syed Shayan...