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Saturday, January 17, 2026
Topic10 billion tree tsunami drive

Topic: 10 billion tree tsunami drive

One plant a day keeps Pakistan’s debt away? Why Imran Khan is on a ‘smart forest’ drive

Even before he became PM, Imran Khan had been on a plantation drive, urging Pakistanis to do the same. But environmentalists and local people in Khyber weren't happy.

Pak pays homage to 1965 war dead, but no mention of Op Gibraltar

Here’s what’s happening across the border: Trees are being cut despite Imran Khan’s massive plantation drive; and the privilege of living in the PM’s house.

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Pakistan coming to Davos on a private pass—biggest delegation in years, (unofficial) pavilion

Sharif was not part of forum in 2025, nor did WEF officially mention Pakistan's presence in 2025. Accompanying PM will be Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Dy PM Ishaq Dar and PPP chief Bilawal.

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.