Syeda Hoor Shumail

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Contributing author at Daily National Courier. Looking after OP-ED page with diversified content on mix topics of greater interest. Also member of Karachi Union of Journalist (KUJ).

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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT – NEED OF THE HOUR

 “To all the little girls who are reading this article, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful, and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams.” Women empowerment refers to ma...

Inconsistent influences aimed at use of plastic

For many years, it has been a debate that the use of plastic is adequate or not? Many researches have shown that the usage severely affects human and marine life across the globe. Let’s have a detailed glance on this burning question which has...

May Day and the labour class in Pakistan

The world generally talks about labour / work force rights. On and off, this topic remains a burning question throughout the year on newspapers, generals, talk shows and other sources of social media. Labour across Pakistan enjoys major civil rights...

Recent census data reveals Karachi’s population only grew by 1.1m

KARACHI: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has released latest census data of 2023 which showed Karachi’s population only increased by 1.1 million, bringing total count to 17.15 million individuals. According to official statistics released b...

Sindh Health Minister rules out detection of Monkeypox cases in Karachi

Karachi: Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazl Pechuho ruled out detection of Monkeypox cases in Karachi. Development follows after it emerged that three cases of Monkeypox have been reported in city. Sindh Minister in her statement said no passenger ha...

Blessings, benediction and eminence of the Holy month of Ramazan

The holy month of Ramzan always comes with its countless love, care and blessings. It leads the journey of every Muslim direct to its creator. The Almighty Allah has bestowed this month to his creation to put their best efforts in a very stipulated s...

St Joseph’s Convent School organises iftar-dinner in honor of orphans

Karachi: Grand iftar dinner was organied in St. Joseph’s Convent School in honour of children of different orphanages in city. Speaking at event, UAE Consul Bakhit Atiq al-Rumiti said that such programmes help in promoting inter-faith harmony....

Warning! Don’t litter - Pick Up, Throw Away, And Educate

Imagine it’s a beautiful colder winter day, and you’re out with your friends and family for coffee near sea side. You finish your coffee cups and look around, but there’s no trash can for your empty cup. It’s okay to just leav...

Islam and a Science of Nature

There are scientific signs in more than one thousand verses of the Quran, accordingly in many sayings of the Prophet, although these signs often do not speak in a direct scientific way. Instead, the verses give man’s mind the room to work until...

Difference of Opinion

During the period of three years, all vows of government have settled down like froth of ocean. Here, Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf (PTI) government and our Prime Minister Imran Khan (IK) are not sustainable on their promises and guarantees. Each of Paki...

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Wahaj Ali, Ahmed Jehanzeb & 'Kabli Pulao' Shine at 23rd LUX Style Awards

Karachi, (May 5) The 23rd LUX Style Awards celebrated Pakistan’s top talent across fashion, film, music, and television. Ahmed Jehanzeb’s Tera Mera Hai Pyar emerged as the most streamed song and earned him Singer of the Year, while Wahaj...

UAE to work closely with Pakistan for maintaining regional peace

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of UAE Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, called on the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House yesterday. During the meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed his warm wishes to His Highness Sheikh Moham...

Army top brass warns of ‘sure, decisive’ response, if India attempts to impose war

RAWALPINDI: The army’s top brass yesterday warned India of a “sure and decisive” response should it attempt to impose war, as relations deteriorated between Islamabad and New Delhi amid rising tensions after last week’s attack...

“Dr. Asim Hussain leads the charge: District Central says no to illegal constructions”

KARACHI: Dr. Asim Hussain, a senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party, has spearheaded a robust drive in District Central to eliminate illegal constructions. His initiative has brought together stakeholders from various political parties, l...
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