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Benefits of building dams

Dams refer to huge walls or barriers built specifically to regulate the flow of water or underground streams. Dams are often handy in controlling floods as well as providing water for numerous beneficial activities like agriculture, irrigation, hydro...

No one can purchase real love

An object can make a person happy for a short while but happiness is for a lifetime. If somebody thinks money can buy happiness then that is not true happiness. Money is given huge importance and simple things which bring us true happiness are often...

Indian atrocities: World community must come to rescue of Kashmiris

It is welcome to note that the world is becoming aware of the atrocities in occupied Kashmir slowly but steadily. It is due to highlighting of the Indian atrocities at world forums by Pakistan and the international human rights organizations that the...

Flood Situation in Pakistan

The new satellite images show almost one-third of Pakistan has been turned into a small ocean. With swathes of land under water albeit distressing is not a wonder for her people. For what would a country steeped in debts and inflation, already on her...

THE CITY OF LIGHTS

Karachi 'city of lights' is one of the biggest, wealthiest and most inhabited cities of Pakistan. Until 1958, it was also capital of Pakistan. Being former capital, it is potential trade hub and known to be backbone of Pakistan's economic system. It...

Agriculture most affected by flash floods

Like other sectors, the Climate change effects have also adversely affected the agriculture sector due to which the country is poised to get less crops yield this year and the food shortage and food inflation is going to persist rather aggravate in c...

Kinds, Grounds and Controls

Flood is one of most dangerous natural disasters. It happens when excessive water is collected in any area. It usually happens due to heavy rainfall. Periodic floods occur on many rivers, forming a surrounding region known as flood plain. During tim...

Thousands of schools swept by flash floods

As if corona pandemic was not enough to play havoc with the future of students, the natural calamities in the form of unprecedented rains and flash floods have damaged thousands of schools across the country, resulting in cancellation and suspension...

Recent Floods: ‘National Tragedy’

Recent floods in Pakistan were a disaster. They visit our country quite frequently. We live in modern age, which is remarkable for its scientific advancement but man has failed to overcome floods completely. However, we can set aside adverse results...

Domestic ferocity - Matter of concern

Domestic ferocity denotes to violence and abuse which happens in a domestic setting like cohabitation or marriage. It is important to remember that domestic violence is not just physical but any kind of behaviour that tries to gain power and control...

NC Big Stories

Youth Forum for Kashmir Organizes Seminar on Human Rights Violations in Kashmir at Karachi Press Club

KARACHI: On the occasion of Human Rights Day, the Youth Forum for Kashmir – Karachi Regional Office (YFK-KRO) organized a meaningful and dignified ceremony at Karachi Press Club. The event witnessed participation from a large number of distingu...

Deputy Commissioner of Central District lauded for reactivating Civil Defence Department

KARACHI: Adil Khan Zai, President of the Central Lawyers Forum Karachi, has praised Deputy Commissioner of Central District, Taha Saleem, for his initiative to reactivate the Civil Defence Department in the area. Speaking at a public gathering, Adil...

ABAD’s complaint against SBCA officer raises questions

KARACHI: The Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has submitted a letter to the Chief Minister of Sindh, accusing Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) Deputy Director Riaz Mulla of blackmail, unlawful demands, and alleged abus...

Registrar Coop interference in Karimabad Society puts members' Lives at Risk

KARACHI: Elections in the Karimabad Ismailia Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Limited ST-2 have been repeatedly delayed, leaving members frustrated and losing patience. Meanwhile, an illegal administration has taken control of the society. The Regis...
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