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Senate Panel Questions FIA Tax Probes

News Desk ISLAMABAD: A key Senate panel on Tuesday questioned the legal authority of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to launch independent tax inquiries, asserting that revenue collection remains strictly the domain of the Federal…

Seven Years On, Tribal Hopes Still Unmet

Dr Ikramullah KhanBajaur: When the government announced the merger of the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2018, the people across the tribal belt celebrated with hope. It felt like the dawn…

Breaking KP’s Poverty Cycle

Habibul HassanPeshawar: The pervasive poverty across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the recently merged ex-FATA districts is a glaring indictment of years of poor governance and neglect. These areas have long been marred by deprivation,…

Tapping FATA’s Hidden Wealth

Dr IkramullahBajaur: The rural landscape of Pakistan, characterized by rolling hills, wide plains, perennial streams, and rugged mountains, houses a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions. With nearly 62 percent of the…