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    Based on the most recent information about Pakistan's budget (Fiscal Year 2025-26), here's what is expected to become cheaper, alongside what is expected to become more expensive: Expected to become cheaper: * Cigarettes and beverages: The budget has proposed a reduction in taxes on these items, whiRead more

    Based on the most recent information about Pakistan’s budget (Fiscal Year 2025-26), here’s what is expected to become cheaper, alongside what is expected to become more expensive:
    Expected to become cheaper:
    * Cigarettes and beverages: The budget has proposed a reduction in taxes on these items, which could make them cheaper. This is a change from the old trend of increasing taxes on cigarettes every year.
    * Dining out (with digital payments): In the previous budget (FY24), the tax rate for dining out through debit/credit cards, mobile wallets, or QR scanning was reduced from 15% to 5%. This makes dining out cheaper if digital payment methods are used.
    * Solar energy products: The previous budget also announced an exemption on customs duty for raw materials used in the production of solar energy products (inverters, solar panels, and batteries). This was aimed at promoting renewable energy and reducing costs for consumers.
    Expected to become more expensive:
    * Snacks and sodas: The budget proposes excise duty on items like chips, biscuits, cold drinks, and ice cream.
    * Frozen meat, sauces, and cooked meals: A 5% excise duty is also proposed on these items.
    * Processed items: Excise duty is proposed on several processed items.
    * E-commerce: An 18% sales tax is proposed on e-commerce.
    * Local vehicles up to 850 cc: The General Sales Tax (GST) rate is proposed to be increased from 12.5% to 18%, which may make small vehicles more expensive.
    * Imported solar panels: An 18% sales tax is proposed on imported solar panels to promote domestically manufactured ones.
    It’s important to note that the budget details are still being finalized, and the actual impact on prices may vary.

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    According to the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and other sources, there are approximately 89 functional sugar mills in Pakistan as of recent data. Of these: * 45 are in Punjab * 37 in Sindh * 7 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) It's challenging to provide a complete, exhaustive list of evRead more

    According to the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and other sources, there are approximately 89 functional sugar mills in Pakistan as of recent data. Of these:
    * 45 are in Punjab
    * 37 in Sindh
    * 7 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
    It’s challenging to provide a complete, exhaustive list of every single sugar mill and their current owners due to the dynamic nature of business ownership and the large number of individual mills. However, some of the prominent sugar groups and their associated mills, along with some individual large mills, include:
    Major Sugar Groups/Companies and some of their associated mills:
    * JDW Group: JDW Sugar Mills Ltd. (a major player with significant crushing capacity).
    * Almoiz Group: Al-Moiz Industries Ltd., Al-Moiz Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Sharif Group of Companies: Ramzan Sugar Mills.
    * RYK Group: Rahim Yar Khan Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Ltd. (TSML Group): Tandlianwala-I Sugar Mills Ltd., Tandlianwala-II Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Al-Noor Group: Al-Noor Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Fatima Group: Fatima Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Premier Group: Premier Sugar Mills Ltd., Chashma Sugar Mills Ltd. (Units I & II).
    * Habib Group: Habib Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * The Thal Industries Corporation Ltd.: (Operates mills like Layyah and Safina).
    Other notable mills mentioned in various sources include:
    * Adam Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Alliance Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Army Welfare Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Ashraf Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Baba Farid Sugar Mills.
    * Bannu Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Chanar Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Chaudhry Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Deharki Sugar Mills (Pvt) Ltd.
    * Digri Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Etihad Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Faran Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Hunza Sugar Mills (Pvt) Limited.
    * Husein Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Indus Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Ittefaq Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Jauharabad Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * JK Sugar Mill.
    * Kashmir Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Khairpur Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Khazana Sugar Mills (Pvt) Ltd.
    * Madina Sugar Mills Pvt. Ltd.
    * Macca Sugar Mills (Pvt) Limited.
    * Noon Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Popular Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Rasool Nawaz Sugar Mills (Pvt) Ltd.
    * Seven Star Sugar Mills.
    * Shahtaj Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Sheikhhoo Sugar Mills Ltd.
    * Shakarganj Mills Ltd.
    * Tariq Corporation Limited.
    It is important to note that ownership can be complex, with some mills being publicly listed companies, others privately owned, and some belonging to larger industrial groups. For the most up-to-date and specific ownership information, one would typically need to consult company financial reports, Pakistan Stock Exchange listings (for publicly traded companies), or the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA).

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    Yes, several political parties have been banned in Pakistan's history, often during periods of military rule or intense political crackdowns by civilian governments. This has been a recurring feature of Pakistan's tumultuous political landscape. Here are some notable examples: Communist Party of PakRead more

    Yes, several political parties have been banned in Pakistan’s history, often during periods of military rule or intense political crackdowns by civilian governments. This has been a recurring feature of Pakistan’s tumultuous political landscape.

    Here are some notable examples:

    • Communist Party of Pakistan (CPP): Banned in 1954 on charges of attempting to overthrow the government, after being implicated in the Rawalpindi Conspiracy case.
    • Awami League: Banned in March 1971 by President Yahya Khan, just before the independence of Bangladesh. Many of its elected members were disqualified for being labeled “traitors.”
    • Jamaat-e-Islami (JI): Was banned in 1964 by General Ayub Khan, who opposed its religio-political activism and saw it as against his modernizing agenda.
    • National Awami Party (NAP): Banned in 1975 by the Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto regime under Section 4 of the Political Parties Act of 1962, accused of backing Baloch separatists. The Supreme Court upheld this ban.
    • All Political Parties (under Ayub Khan): When General Ayub Khan imposed martial law in 1958, he banned all political parties. They were later allowed to function again in some capacity, but under a “guided democracy” system.
    • All Political Parties (under Zia-ul-Haq): General Zia-ul-Haq, after taking power in 1977, also suspended political parties and banned political activities. While he later allowed some political activity, he maintained a tight grip on dissent.
    • Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz-Aresar (JSQM-A): Banned in 2020 by the Interior Ministry, with the government claiming its banner was being used by militant outfits.
    • Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP): Banned in April 2021 by the Punjab government, with federal approval, following violent protests. Although the ban was later challenged and the party was not delisted by the Election Commission of Pakistan, it highlights a recent instance of a party being proscribed.

    The banning of political parties in Pakistan has often been a tool used by powerful establishments, particularly military dictatorships, to suppress political opposition and consolidate power. These actions frequently lead to challenges to democratic norms and human rights concerns.

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    "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt "War is not the answer. Forgiveness is the answer. With the world united, there's no need to fight." - John Lennon "If you want to make peace, you don't talk to your friends, you talk to your enemies." - DesRead more

    1. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
    2. “War is not the answer. Forgiveness is the answer. With the world united, there’s no need to fight.” – John Lennon
    3. “If you want to make peace, you don’t talk to your friends, you talk to your enemies.” – Desmond Tutu
    4. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
    5. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker
    6. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” – Steve Jobs
    7. “The future is not a gift. It is an achievement.” – Robert F. Kennedy
    8. “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” – Theodore Parker
    9. “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us. And the world will live as one.” – John Lennon
    10. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
    11. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
    12. “Change the way you look at things and the things you look at will change.” – Wayne Dyer
    13. “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
    14. “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” – Mahatma Gandhi
    15. “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X
    16. “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller
    17. “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” – Oscar Wilde
    18. “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
    19. “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
    20. “Let us never forget that only a dead fish goes with the flow.” – Malcolm Muggeridge
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    Protecting yourself during shelling, drone strikes, or general wartime situations requires preparation, quick action, and awareness. Here’s a practical breakdown based on real-world conflict zone advice and survival training: 🔹 GENERAL PRINCIPLES Stay Informed: Use trusted news sources, local emergeRead more

    Protecting yourself during shelling, drone strikes, or general wartime situations requires preparation, quick action, and awareness. Here’s a practical breakdown based on real-world conflict zone advice and survival training:

    🔹 GENERAL PRINCIPLES

    • Stay Informed: Use trusted news sources, local emergency alerts, and apps like Telegram or Signal (with relevant war channels) to get real-time updates.
    • Plan Ahead: Know the location of nearby shelters, exits, and safe zones. Have a go-bag ready.

    🔹 DURING SHELLING OR ARTILLERY STRIKES

    ▶️ If you’re indoors:

    • Go to the safest area:
      • Ideally a basement or interior room without windows.
      • Avoid upper floors, windows, and exterior walls.
    • Stay away from glass – blast waves can shatter it violently.
    • Lie down on the floor and protect your head and neck.

    💡 Tip: The corner of a load-bearing wall (e.g., stairwells) offers more protection.

    ▶️ If you’re outdoors:

    • Drop to the ground, face down, feet toward the direction of the blast.
    • Cover your head and ears with your hands.
    • Find cover quickly (ditch, trench, low wall, concrete barrier).
      • If possible, hide behind something solid like a curb, embankment, or building foundation.

    🔹 DURING DRONE STRIKES

    ▶️ Recognizing danger:

    • Buzzing or humming sound may indicate a nearby drone.
    • Whistling sound often means an incoming missile or bomb.
    • Use drone-tracking apps or community alerts if available.

    ▶️ Take cover fast:

    • Stay under solid concrete or underground (parking garages, subways, basements).
    • Don’t stay in open spaces—parks, rooftops, and open roads make you visible.
    • If driving, abandon the car and take cover away from it.

    🔹 DURING AIR RAIDS OR BOMBINGS

    • Seek official or improvised shelters (subways, basements, underground tunnels).
    • If no shelter: lie flat in a ditch, protect your head, and stay still until the bombing ends.
    • Be aware of secondary strikes—some areas are hit again shortly after first responders arrive.

    🔹 PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS KIT (“Go-Bag”)

    Pack essentials in a backpack you can grab quickly:

    • Water & food for 72 hours
    • First aid kit
    • Flashlight & batteries
    • Phone power bank
    • Copies of documents (passport, ID)
    • Cash
    • Emergency blanket
    • Respirator mask or at least N95
    • Personal hygiene items
    • Local maps, flashlight

    🔹 EXTRA TIPS FOR URBAN WAR ZONES

    • Move cautiously: Avoid running in open areas. Move from cover to cover.
    • Tape your windows in a crisscross pattern to minimize glass shatter.
    • Mark safe shelters nearby if you’re staying in a high-risk zone.
    • Avoid taking videos/photos in dangerous areas; drones and snipers target people using phones.

    🔹 AFTER A STRIKE

    • Wait before leaving shelter – there may be unexploded ordnance or follow-up strikes.
    • Avoid touching debris, strange objects, or bodies – they could be booby-trapped.
    • Check yourself and others for injuries, stop bleeding, and administer first aid.

    🔹 MENTAL & PHYSICAL ENDURANCE

    • Keep calm with breathing techniques.
    • Sleep when you can. Fatigue makes mistakes more likely.
    • Stay connected to loved ones or local communities for psychological resilience.

    Would you like this in a printable checklist format or adapted for a specific location or type of threat?

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    Despite facing significant political and legal challenges, including his arrest, convictions, and being barred from holding public office, Imran Khan continues to command substantial support in Pakistan. Here's a summary of his standing: * Enduring Popularity: Even from prison, Khan retains a strongRead more

    Despite facing significant political and legal challenges, including his arrest, convictions, and being barred from holding public office, Imran Khan continues to command substantial support in Pakistan.
    Here’s a summary of his standing:
    * Enduring Popularity: Even from prison, Khan retains a strong following, particularly among young people. Surveys have consistently shown his approval ratings to be high, often leading other political figures. His party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), managed to secure a significant number of seats in the February 2024 elections, with PTI-aligned independent candidates winning the most seats, despite alleged efforts to suppress their campaign.
    * Political Challenges: Khan was removed from the Prime Minister’s office in April 2022 through a no-confidence vote. Since then, he has faced numerous legal cases, leading to convictions and jail sentences on charges ranging from corruption to misuse of power and leaking state secrets. He and his party maintain these charges are politically motivated.
    * PTI’s Resilience: Despite a crackdown on PTI leaders and workers, and the party being effectively banned from using its traditional election symbol, its supporters showed remarkable ingenuity in campaigning, including using AI-generated speeches of Khan. The PTI-backed independents performed strongly in the 2024 elections, demonstrating the continued public support for Khan’s political narrative.
    * Ongoing Struggle: Khan and the PTI continue to allege electoral manipulation and demand his release. His incarceration remains a central point of political discourse and a source of ongoing tensions in Pakistan.
    In essence, while Imran Khan’s political career has been severely impacted by legal and institutional actions, his popular appeal among a significant segment of the Pakistani population appears to remain robust.

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    Here's what’s happening with the Z-10ME, Pakistan Army’s new Chinese-made attack helicopter—sometimes dubbed Pakistan's answer to India’s Apache—and how it stacks up: What’s New with Pakistan’s Z-10ME? Official induction: On August 2, 2025, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir presided overRead more

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    Here’s what’s happening with the Z-10ME, Pakistan Army’s new Chinese-made attack helicopter—sometimes dubbed Pakistan’s answer to India’s Apache—and how it stacks up:

    What’s New with Pakistan’s Z-10ME?

    • Official induction: On August 2, 2025, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir presided over the induction of the Z-10ME into the Pakistan Army, marking a strategic step in modernizing its aviation assets (Dawn).
    • Advanced features: The export-oriented Z-10ME is adapted for high-altitude, all-weather combat. It boasts powerful WZ-9G engines (~1,200 kW), infrared-suppressed exhaust, millimeter-wave radar, a 30 mm chain gun, six hardpoints, and compatibility with missiles (e.g., AKD-10, CM‑502KG), loitering munitions, drones, and even torpedo systems in some configurations (EURASIAN TIMES, Army Recognition, Peak Point, Suno News, thekhybermail.com, Indian Defence News, AInvest).
    • Strategic shift: With deals like the T‑129 failing due to export restrictions and limited access to Western suppliers, the Z-10ME marks Pakistan’s pivot toward China, aligning with a broader procurement trend from Beijing that now accounts for about 82% of imported military hardware (Army Recognition, Defence Security Asia, AInvest).
    • Regional impact: Analysts report that the Z-10ME could effectively plug the gap left by its aging AH‑1F Cobras and help balance India’s Apache advantage, especially in rugged border terrains along the LoC (Defence Security Asia, Indian Defence News, EURASIAN TIMES).

    Z-10ME vs. Apache – How Do They Compare?

    Feature Z-10ME AH‑64E Apache
    Avionics & Sensors Modern systems; millimeter-wave radar, electro-optical targeting, helmet-mounted displays (EURASIAN TIMES, Defence Security Asia, Indian Defence News) Longbow radar, advanced sensor suite, mature C2 interoperability
    Performance High-altitude optimized (~6,000 m ceiling), IR suppression, agile terrain maneuverability (EURASIAN TIMES, Indian Defence News, Army Recognition) Proven endurance and power; heavy payload; globally tested in wars
    Armament Portfolio 30 mm cannon, ATGMs (e.g., AKD‑10, CM‑502KG), air-to-air, loitering UAVs, rockets, torpedo options (Army Recognition, Peak Point) Hellfire missiles, 30 mm M230 cannon, rockets; interoperable armaments
    Survivability & Countermeasures DIRCM, composite armor, sand filters; cost-effective platform (Army Recognition, Indian Defence News) Highly battle-tested with advanced defenses; robust support systems
    Operational Familiarity New to regional forces, yet untested in combat zones (RESONANT NEWS – Resonates with Truth) Combat-proven across multiple theatres and nations
    • While the Apache remains a more mature and combat-proven system, the Z-10ME offers a competitively affordable, modern, and terrain-optimized solution tailored to Pakistan’s strategic environment.

    Final Thoughts

    The induction of the Z‑10ME reflects a significant evolution in Pakistan’s aerial warfare posture. By shifting towards a domestically streamlined Chinese ecosystem—from tanks to air defense and now rotary-wing aviation—Pakistan is better positioned for integrated battlefield operations, especially in high-altitude, contested environments.

    Though the Apache still holds technological and combat-proven advantages, the Z‑10ME narrows the gap in capability at lower cost, while aligning with Pakistan’s long-term strategic alliances.

    Let me know if you’d like to explore how this addition might shape future engagements along the LoC or influence helicopter modernization strategies in the region.

     

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