On January 12, a collective sigh of relief was audible across the Eurasian manufacturing landscape. After months of simmering tensions that threatened to boil over into a debilitating trade war, China and the European Union announced a breakthrough consensus on the vexing issue of electric vehicles (EVs). By agreeing to a mechanism of “price undertakings”—essentially...
Author: Team IBC English (Team IBC English)
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The Great Decoupling: America’s Tariff Wall Encircles Its Allies
The post-1945 economic order, predicated on the free movement of goods and the sanctity of alliances, may well have breathed its last this Wednesday. In a move that has sent shockwaves from the polder lands of Veldhoven to the industrial clusters of Gyeonggi-do, the White House has announced a sweeping 25 per cent tariff on...
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NDMA Issues Alert for Heavy Rainfall and Snowfall Across Multiple Regions
The weather situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir has raised concerns over a potential flash flood risk, as authorities issue multiple alerts in view of expected rainfall and snowfall. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, a powerful western weather system may affect the upper regions of the country from today until January 24. As a...
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Are We Really Waiting for a Disaster? Our Collective Negligence
The tangled, chaotic, and dangerously exposed web of electricity wires across Karachi fills me with genuine fear. Passing through areas like Saddar, Tariq Road, Bolton Market, MA Jinnah Road, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, North Karachi, and around Saddar Tower, it often feels as if the city is standing on the edge of a catastrophe. Wires hang loosely...
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The Great Decoupling: America’s Tariff Wall Encircles Its Allies
The post-1945 economic order, predicated on the free movement of goods and the sanctity of alliances, may well have breathed its last this Wednesday. In a move that has sent shockwaves from the polder lands of Veldhoven to the industrial clusters of Gyeonggi-do, the White House has announced a sweeping 25 per cent tariff on...
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Ali Haider Malik: The Intellectual and Creative Journey of a Progressive Writer in Urdu Literature
In the history of Urdu literature, there have been many writers who, through their creative work, not only enriched the literary world but also reflected the social, political, and cultural issues of their times in the mirror of literature. Among these notable figures is Ali Haider Malik, recognized as a serious, thought-provoking, and creative writer...
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Virginia Makes History as Ghazala Hashmi Sworn In as Lieutenant Governor
Virginia has entered a new chapter in its political history with the swearing-in of Ghazala Hashmi as the state’s Lieutenant Governor on January 17. With this development, she has become the first Indian American to win a statewide office in the Commonwealth and the first Muslim woman to be elected to a statewide position anywhere...
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The Greenback’s Pyrrhic Victory: Venezuela and the Erosion of Global Trust
The dust is yet to settle on the streets of Caracas, but on the trading floors of New York, London, and Singapore, the verdict—at least superficially—seems to be one of euphoric relief. The dramatic ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following a swift, unilateral U.S. military operation earlier this week has sent global equities soaring...
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Opportunity to Get the New iPhone 17 for Just Rs 15,654 Per Month
HBL has introduced a special offer for the PTA-approved new iPhone 17 series, providing customers with the opportunity to purchase the latest Apple smartphones through easy monthly installments. The offer has drawn attention as it allows users to access premium devices with a relatively low starting monthly payment. Under this newly launched scheme, customers can...
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When Greed Becomes Tradition: A Silent Crime
Muhammad Aslam, a father of five daughters, was preparing for what should have been the happiest day of his eldest daughter Ayesha’s life. Wedding arrangements were almost complete, and relatives had gathered at his modest home, sharing excitement and anticipation. The house was alive with chatter, prayers, and the quiet hope that Ayesha’s future would...