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IMF Flags Rs1.2 Trillion FBR Tax Gap Amid Fiscal Strain

  • September 27, 2025
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Pakistan has entered technical-level discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where the Fund raised concerns over the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) revenue shortfall of Rs1.2 trillion in FY2024-25. Against an initial target of Rs12.97 trillion, the FBR collected Rs11.74 trillion despite imposing Rs1.3 trillion in additional taxes and revising targets downward twice. Officials […]

Business

Global Debt Soars to $338 Trillion, IIF Warns of Rising Fiscal Pressures

  • September 27, 2025
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Global debt has surged to an all-time high of $337.7 trillion by the end of the second quarter, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). The rise, fueled by easing global financial conditions, a weaker U.S. dollar, and accommodative central bank policies, marks a $21 trillion jump in just the first half of 2025. […]

Education

Why Pakistan’s Undergraduate Education Crisis Is Failing Its Youth

  • September 27, 2025
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Although many colleges in Pakistan have recently been granted university status, only a small number offer truly high-quality undergraduate education. Public and private sector institutions combined provide around 20,000 quality seats annually—leaving the majority of students in institutions where educational standards remain low. This year, several universities struggled to attract applicants. The most reputable institutions […]

Education

Floods Devastate 3,000 Schools in Punjab as Villages Remain Submerged for Weeks

  • September 27, 2025
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LAHORE: Punjab’s Minister for School Education, Rana Sikandar Hayat, revealed on Thursday that nearly 3,000 schools were destroyed in the recent floods, disrupting the education of thousands of students across the province. Speaking during a meeting with UNICEF Pakistan’s Representative, Pernille Ironside, the minister discussed current education sector challenges and explored areas for stronger cooperation. […]

Education

Empowering Teachers for Gender-Responsive, Stigma-Free Education Across Asia-Pacific

  • September 27, 2025
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Over 160 participants—spanning teacher unions, governments, civil society, youth organizations, UN agencies, and academic institutions—from South and Southeast Asia came together from September 23–25, 2025. They shared valuable insights and explored innovative strategies to strengthen education systems in delivering inclusive, stigma-free, and gender-responsive curricula, including Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE). The forum, titled Transforming Teachers and […]

Tech & Telecom

South Australia Runs Entirely on Solar Power for 10 Days Straight

  • September 27, 2025
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South Australia, once known for its reliance on fossil fuels, has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy. In a record-setting milestone, the state powered all of its electricity needs with solar energy for more than ten consecutive days — a first of its kind achievement on this scale. This success was driven by […]

Tech & Telecom

Singapore Deploys Robotic Swans to Protect Water Quality

  • September 27, 2025
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Singapore, known worldwide for its smart-city innovations, has unveiled a unique approach to environmental monitoring — robotic swans. Designed to resemble their natural counterparts, these machines gracefully glide across lakes and reservoirs while quietly gathering critical water data. Equipped with advanced sensors, the robotic swans monitor key indicators such as pH levels, oxygen concentration, turbidity, […]

Social Media

Meta Expands AI Tools to Help Creators Boost Content and Reach

  • September 27, 2025
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Meta has unveiled a new set of artificial intelligence tools designed to support content creators across Facebook and Instagram. The announcement highlights Meta’s growing investment in AI as a way to help creators produce more engaging content, reach larger audiences, and monetize their work more effectively. Among the new features are AI-driven editing tools for […]

Social Media

YouTube Steps Up Efforts to Stop Misinformation Ahead of Major Elections

  • September 27, 2025
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YouTube is rolling out new measures to fight misinformation as several important global elections approach. The platform says it wants to make sure voters have access to reliable information and are not misled by false or harmful content. Under the new rules, YouTube will remove videos that spread fake claims about voter fraud, ballot tampering, […]