US-Pakistan Relations A tactical alignment or strategic partnership? Aftab H. Wahla On July 4, 2026, the US citizens will be celebrating an important milestone in their national history: 250 years…

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Federal Budget 2026-27 Moving towards competitiveness Magazine Desk On June 12, the federal government unveiled a Rs18.771 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, targeting a GDP growth target of…

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Investigation of Cybercrime in Pakistan Law and Practice Kamran Adil The primary law dealing with cybercrimes in Pakistan is the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (hereinafter PECA). Prior to…

Islamabad MOU between US and Iran A real deal of the century M. Usman Butt After months of intense hostility, the initial deal between the United States and Iran has…