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Why Has Pakistan Struggled to Achieve Sustainable Long-Term Economic Growth?

Pakistan, despite its vast potential, has failed to achieve sustained economic growth and development. Jamil Nasir’s Development Challenges of Pakistan: Constraints and Choices, published by Palgrave Macmillan, offers a critical examination of Pakistan’s economic shortcomings. Drawing from his extensive experience as an economic policymaker, Nasir goes beyond conventional economic indicators to explore the deeper societal, […]

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Engineering graduate offers to work for free after applying for over 300 jobs

What Happened: Indian student Swetha Kothandan offered to work for free to secure a job in the UK before her graduate visa expires, sparking debate about exploitation and job security. What you need to know: Swetha Kothandan, an Indian student with an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Leicester, resorted to offering to

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KU students develop world’s smallest nebuliser

What Happened: University of Karachi Pharmacy students have created an affordable, eco-friendly, and portable rechargeable nebuliser, making respiratory therapy more accessible. What you need to know: Final-year Pharmacy students from the University of Karachi have developed the world’s smallest rechargeable nebuliser, aimed at offering portable respiratory therapy to people with breathing issues. This innovative device

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Nestlé Sets Ambitious USD 50 Million Export Goal for Pakistan by 2030

What Happened: Nestlé aims to reach USD 50 million in exports from Pakistan by 2030, expanding its global reach and contributing to the country’s economic growth. What you need to know: Nestlé has set an ambitious goal to reach USD 50 million in exports from Pakistan by 2030, following its recent growth in global operations.

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Urdu Ballots Now Available for U.S. Presidential Election in Chicago

What Happened: Urdu ballots will be available in Chicago for the U.S. presidential election, helping Urdu-speaking voters participate more easily. What you need to know: In the upcoming U.S. presidential elections on November 5, Urdu ballot papers will be available alongside English ones, as reported by Geo News. Early voting is already underway in many

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1LINK Drives Open Banking and Innovation in Pakistan

What Happened: 1LINK’s Open API Gateway is advancing open banking in Pakistan by fostering innovation, easing entry for fintechs, and promoting financial inclusion. What you need to know: Open banking is transforming Pakistan’s financial sector, with 1LINK at the forefront through its Open API Gateway. This platform, which offers 16 APIs and a developer portal,

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Israel faces shortage of soldiers after a year of Gaza war

What Happened: Israel faces a soldier shortage and exhausted reserves as its multi-front war with Gaza and Lebanon stretches over a year. What you need to know: Israel is facing a major soldier shortage as its prolonged conflict with Gaza surpasses a year. According to an AFP report, the Israeli army’s reservists are fatigued, and

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Google Employee Rejected for Being ‘Too Good’ for the Job

What Happened: A Google employee was rejected for a job due to being “too good” for the position, sparking a viral discussion on social media about over qualification. What you need to know: A Google employee recently faced rejection for a job application after a recruiter stated she was “too good” for the position. The

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Renowned Noha Khuwan – Nadeem Sarwar awarded Tamgha-I-Imtiaz

What Happened: Nadeem Raza Sarwar was honored with an honorary doctorate and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by Governor Kamran Khan Tessori, recognizing his contributions to social initiatives and education. What you need to know: Governor Kamran Khan Tessori honored Nadeem Raza Sarwar with an honorary doctorate and the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz at a special ceremony held at the Governor’s House.

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Dragons of Pakistan 2024 Awards Celebrate Top Marketing Campaigns

What Happened: The inaugural Dragons of Pakistan Awards celebrated top marketing campaigns, recognizing excellence across various categories and promising a bigger event in 2025. What you need to know: The first Dragons of Pakistan Awards, held at the Pearl Continental Marquee in Karachi, celebrated outstanding marketing campaigns. The event, organized by AdStreet and hosted by

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