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Traders in Islamabad did something rare on Friday. They said yes. On May 23, Kashif Chaudhry and a dozen bazaar...
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A comprehensive analysis of governance, fiscal policy, and urban transformation in South Asia’s most complex megacity Based on World Bank Diagnostic Report | Policy Roadmap 2025–2035 ...