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How Pakistan’s cities are redrawing the map for a hotter future
From shaded bus stops to reflective roofs, local experiments are turning climate data into practical relief.
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The solar shift is changing the economics of small business
Falling installation costs are giving workshops and retailers more control over a volatile expense.
Pakistan
After the rain, city markets find a new rhythm.
Vendors adapt hours, stock and delivery routes as the monsoon changes the working day.
World
A quieter reset for regional trade takes shape
New logistics links could shorten delivery times without waiting for a grand agreement.
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Culture
A new visual language is emerging in independent cinema
Young directors are finding global audiences while keeping stories rooted in local detail.
Sport
The small numbers behind a match-changing innings
A closer look at tempo, placement and the four overs that changed the result.
Culture
Public libraries return to the centre of neighbourhood life
New reading rooms are mixing books, digital access and a rare place to sit without spending.
The long read
Pakistan’s next digital leap will begin beyond its biggest cities
A generation of small businesses is building for local problems first — and discovering that the market is much larger than expected.
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The case for slower news in a country that never stops
Speed tells us what happened. Time, attention and honest uncertainty help us understand what it means.
Field notes
What a neighbourhood tea stall knows about the economy
Before the official numbers arrive, everyday businesses have already felt the change in cups, credit and conversation.
Transport
Karachi’s new bus corridor opens to early morning crowds
One week of service is already changing how commuters plan the start of their day.
