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Pakistan Railways vs Indian Railways

    Pakistan Railways vs Indian Railways: A Comparative Analysis   Railways have long been the backbone of South Asia’s transport infrastructure, shaping economies, connecting communities, and influencing mobility for millions. Among the region’s most notable systems are **Pakistan Railways (PR)** and **Indian Railways (IR)**. While both share a common historical origin under British colonial rule, their journeys after independence have taken remarkably different directions. This article explores their development, strengths, challenges, and overall performance in a balanced, human-written comparison.   Historical Backgroun   Both rail networks were originally part of the expansive British Indian Railway system. After the partition in 1947, the railway assets were divided, with India inheriting a much larger and more connected rail structure. Pakistan received approximately 8,000 kilometres of track, mainly concentrated in the western region. ...

NFT Finance: The New Frontier of Digital Assets and Decentralised Wealth

  NFT Finance: The New Frontier of Digital Assets and Decentralised Wealth   The world of finance is constantly evolving, and the rise of blockchain technology has opened doors to a completely new digital economy. Among the most innovative developments to emerge from this landscape is **NFT Finance** — the intersection of **non-fungible tokens (NFTs)** and **decentralised finance (DeFi).   Once dismissed as a passing trend centred around digital art and collectables, NFTs are now transforming into powerful financial instruments. From **collateralised loans** to **yield-generating assets**, NFT Finance is reshaping how investors, creators, and collectors interact with digital ownership and value creation.   What Is NFT Finance?   NFT Finance (often shortened to NFTFi)** refers to the fusion of **NFTs** — unique digital assets recorded on the blockchain — with **financial services** built on decentralised networks. While traditional finance (TradFi...

U.S. Government Shutdown

  The 2025 U.S. Government Shutdown : Latest Developments   On 1 October 2025 , at 12:01 a.m. EDT ( Eastern Daylight Time ), the U.S. federal government officially entered a shutdown, following Congress’s failure to pass appropriations legislation to fund government operations for the new fiscal year.   This marks the first full government shutdown since 2018–19, and it arrives amid intense partisan tension over healthcare, budget priorities, and the scope of federal spending.   Below is an updated overview of the causes, key impacts, and possible outcomes of the 2025 shutdown.   Why It Happened: Political Deadlock and Disputes   Failure of Funding Bills and Blocked Votes   In the lead-up to the deadline, both Republican and Democratic proposals failed in the Senate. The Republican-led House had passed a stopgap continuing resolution to fund government through mid-November, but it lacked sufficient support in the Senate.   Dem...