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Humane authoritarianism, anyone?

For many visiting officials, today's China is a source of wonder. Despite the irresistible charm of the country's authoritarian government (specifically for the political elite) and growth, it is worth discussing what policy lessons it has for countries that seek to reflect their economic growth in the coming decades. Be careful, when it comes to

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Back-pedalling on provincial autonomy – Newspaper

Doubts about the seriousness of the federal government regarding the tax refund resurfaced when the Federal Revenue Board (FBR) recently imposed a sales tax of 7.5 percent on restaurants that many believe are outside. of your domain The controversial movement, which is not expected to yield much in terms of additional income, is difficult to

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Bilawal’s participation in Azadi march still unconfirmed – Newspaper

ISLAMABAD: As the Azadi march of the JUI-F has already started from Karachi, the participation of the president of the Popular Party of Pakistan (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, in the public meeting of the opposition in Islamabad is not yet confirmed. On the other hand, the heads of other important opposition parties, including the president of

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Pemra bars anchors from offering opinions in talk shows – Newspaper

ISLAMABAD: In what appears to be another movement to curb the media, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has banned TV presenters from giving their "opinions" during talk shows and has limited their role to " moderator". In a scathing directive issued at a weekly holiday, the electronic media regulator also directed presenters presenting

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Medical board to decide Zardari’s further hospital stay – Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The medical board of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) will examine former President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday (today) to decide if he needs an additional hospitalization or if he can be discharged. "Although most of the Zardari test results are normal, the medical decision will be made by the medical council,"

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FATF report highlights dubious role of shell firms – Newspaper

WASHINGTON: Anonymous ghost companies are one of the most used methods to launder the proceeds of crime and corruption, says the latest report of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) of the international financial agency based in Paris. His latest report identifies "best practices" to help countries "get rid of secrecy" in relation to the

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Khalilzad briefs Ghani on peace efforts – Newspaper

KABUL: Zalmay Khalilzad, the US envoy who led the Taliban talks until negotiations collapsed last month, was in Kabul on Sunday meeting with senior Afghan officials, including President Ashraf Ghani. His visit comes amid speculation that the United States is trying to restart efforts to end the longest war in the United States, after President

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