Zaira Hasan Usmani

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Journalist at Daily National Courier. Covering different beats including Politics, Current Affairs & other news content in a well-versed manner along with handling various tasks related to social media. Also member of Karachi Union of Journalist (KUJ).

Recent Post:

Ziauddin University's event highlights role of 'IEEE R10 Young Professionals UpSkill 2024'

KARACHI: Ziauddin University's IEEE Student Branch organised a day event 'IEEE R10 Young Professionals UpSkill 2024' in collaboration with IEEE Young Professionals Karachi Section, supported by IEEE Region-10 Young Professionals at Ziauddin Universit...

Italian Consulate strengthening efforts to promote academic cooperation

KARACHI: Italian Consulate in Karachi has since long promoted University cooperation between Italy and Pakistan, as evidenced by sizable and growing number of Pakistani students who choose Italy as their destination for Higher Education as well as by...

Governor condemns police assault on Pakistani family by UK police

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has expressed deep concern and regret over unfortunate incident at Manchester Airport, where Pakistani family was subjected to unacceptable treatment by police. Governor termed incident as "Unbearable" and dema...

Karachiites to pay municipal utility charges, in KE bills

KARACHI: The already burdened citizens of Karachi struck with another challenge as the residents have to pay municipal utility charges and taxes in the monthly K-Electric bills. In a recent city council meeting, Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab announced...

CM inaugurates projects at Naya Nazimabad, enhancing community living, infrastructure

Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated three value-added projects at Naya Nazimabad-Naya Nazimabad Gymkhana, Naya Nazimabad Flyover and Naya Nazimabad Jama Masjid. Ceremony attended by number of people including Sharjeel Memon...

Sharjeel slams KE over inflated bills, prolonged power outages

 KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon lashed out at K-Electric for sending inflated bills to consumers and unleshing prolonged power outages across city. In statement, he called K-Electric as ‘uncontrolled horse’ from d...

TIKA organises iftar-dinner for ‘orphans, disabled’ children

Karachi:  Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) organized an iftar program with 150 orphans and disabled children in Karachi, the most populous city of Pakistan, with the participation of nearly 20 NGOs. According to TIKA Press Rel...

Smart Business Group: Pre-Ramadan Grand Shopping and Food Festival turned successful

KARACHI: Smart Business Group (SBG) hosted the Pre-Ramadan Grand Shopping & Food Festival at Beach View Club, DHA Karachi. The esteemed Chief Guest and supporting Partner of the event was Sarfaraz Ahmed Khan, Country Head of Salman Corporation Pv...

IBA confers awards to promote journalistic expertise in climate change

KARACHI: Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) at Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi conferred awards upon four journalists for their outstanding contributions to field of climate reporting at ‘Climate Reporting Awards&rsquo...

Dr Fowzia appeals social welfare organisations for early release of Aafia

KARACHI: Aafia Movement leader and noted neurophysician of country Dr Fowzia Siddiqui has appealed social welfare organisations to lend assistance in securing an early release of Pakistani mother Dr Aafia Siddiqui from US prison. Aafia Movement Pakis...

NC Big Stories

Iran has 'legitimate' right to self-defence: Erdogan

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said yesterday Iran had the "legitimate" right to defend itself in the face of Israel's ongoing bombing campaign, now in its sixth day. "It is a very natural, legitimate and legal right for Iran to def...

Iran-Israel conflict threat to regional, global peace: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed the escalating armed conflict between Iran and Israel as “very alarming,” warning that the situation poses a grave threat to both regional and global peace. Speaking during a cabinet meeting...

Field Marshal Munir creates history, White House engagement marks ‘national triumph’

WASHINGTON: A defining moment for Pakistan, in an unprecedented diplomatic move, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir became the first Chief of Army Staff in Pakistan’s history to hold a high-level meeting with a sitting US President at the White Hous...

PM forms committee to promote cashless economy

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif yesterday established a high-level committee to promote cashless economy and speed up the digitization. The committee, chaired by the prime minister himself, will review the progress and initiatives r...
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