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A commendable move

The Sindh High Court has once again ordered that under the Provincial Act 2013, private schools should provide free education to 10% of deserving and poor children, otherwise, the registration of violating institutions should be cancelled. On the oc...

Illegal transit trade causing huge losses to national exchequer

It is not possible to deny the importance of bilateral trade with neighboring countries, however, the smuggling that takes place under its cover cannot be ignored in any way, due to which the Pakistani economy has suffered a loss of trillions of rupe...

Shocking estimates of foreign debt

The estimates of foreign debts revealed in the Standing Committee on Finance of the National Assembly are on the one hand a test of the ability and insight of our economic managers, on the other hand, it is required that the federal and provincial go...

Time to explore new dimensions

Though US and Pakistan have been long term allies regarding war on terrorism, yet there emerge various ups and downs in their relations since the formation of Pakistan. From the time of its establishment, Pakistan had ignored the socialist bloc and a...

Beyond Borders: Migration of Pakistani Youth for Employment

In recent years, a significant trend has emerged among the youth of Pakistan: a growing inclination to seek employment opportunities abroad. This phenomenon is not merely a fleeting fashion but a reflection of deeper socio-economic realities. A conf...

Diamer-Bhasha Dam and other small dams

Nature has blessed Pakistan with vast water reservoirs, which can be harnessed to generate cheap electricity and make millions of acres of barren land cultivable, but we have not made any progress in this direction after the construction of Mangala a...

Masses scared of new fiscal discipline

The masses are scared of new reports which hint at mini-budget and strict tax rules by the government. As a matter of fact, the common man is running from pillar to post to make both ends meet. On the one hand, the unprecedented double-digit inlfati...

Addressing Pakistan's Energy Crisis: Strategic pathways for sustainable solutions

Pakistan's energy crisis has long been a critical issue undermining its economic stability and growth prospects. The country faces frequent power shortages, widespread load shedding, and an inefficient energy infrastructure, which hinder industrial...

Motivating youth for physical activities

In an era where digital screens dominate and sedentary lifestyles become increasingly common, motivating youth to engage in physical activities is more crucial than ever. Physical activity is not only essential for maintaining good health but also pl...

Educational backwardness must be removed

Every government in the past has felt the need to remove the educational backwardness from the country, but until today it could not go beyond a dream.   Successive governments have failed to address the education crisis in the country. Though t...

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