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Zakat in Light of Islam: A Comprehensive Guide

Zakat is one of the fundamental pillars of Islam, holding immense significance in the lives of Muslims. It is a form of obligatory charity that purifies wealth and fosters social justice by helping the underprivileged. Islam strongly emphasizes the r...

For the sake of ailing humanity

There is no denying that Pakistani philanthropists are among the best in the world as they contribute their bit for the suffering humanity. There charity is proverbial and during the holy month of Ramazan, the charitable works are the manifestation...

The Massacre of Karachi’s Trees: Environmental Devastation and Government Apathy

By: Asif Ijaz Chairman,Basic Human Rights International Council of Pakistan Agency Karachi, Pakistan's largest city and economic hub, is heading towards an environmental crisis due to mismanagement, corruption, and government apathy. Once adorned wi...

Pathetic state of affairs

In several previous write-ups, I have mentioned from many angles that sports are dying out in our society or the quality of sports is declining. There was a time when we ruled hockey, there was a time when we ruled squash, our great athlete brothers...

Agricultural Income Tax: perspective

Financial experts also say that after the impositon of tax on agriculture income, the prices of  grains, fruits and vegetables will further soar, to add to the woes of the common man. On the other hand, the Govt says that this will not happen....

Characteristics of Humanity

By Dr. Barkat Ali Khan It is a human tragedy that human beings do not originate correction with themselves. In every case and at all costs, the opposition is wrong. One will notice a single mistake in others but will ignore hundreds of mistakes withi...

Terrorists targeting miners in Balochistan

It seems that terrorist incidents are once again taking a similar direction as in the past, in which there is an aspect of harassment of people from different sectors and professions. Ordinary poor laborers are being targeted as soft targets.  T...

Türkiye President's visit of Pakistan

Pakistan and Turkey have a long history of relations, for centuries the hearts of the people of both countries have been beating for each other. There is a golden formation of culture between the two, which is constantly getting stronger.  Rece...

A true champion of public service and community well-being

By Asad Hanif PPP leader, Info Secy  District Central Syed Nasir Hussain Shah is a prominent and dynamic figure in Pakistani politics, known for his tireless efforts, public service, and developmental initiatives. His role in Sindh’s poli...

Death of Pakistanis in boat tragedies

In recent yeas, varoius groups of human smugglers emerged who started sending innocent people abroad through illegal and inhumane methods, this process is still going on.  In recent years, hundreds of Pakistanis who traveled through illegal rou...

NC Big Stories

Journalist receives death threats after exposing corruption in Karimabad Society

KARACHI: Karimabad Ismailia Multipurpose Cooperative Society has come under scrutiny after alleged corruption and illegal activities were exposed by Daily National Courier reporter Ali Jan. Following his reporting, Ali Jan is now facing serious threa...

Pakistan expats community plans grand cultural event

KARACHI: The Pakistan Overseas Community Global Sharjah, a dynamic social and cultural forum representing Pakistani expatriates in the UAE, continues to strengthen its ties with the homeland. Led by the forum's president, Syed Saleem Akhtar, the...

Karimabad Society's Current Committee Admits to Corruption

KARACHI: Director, Shamsheer Khan Qureshi made a startling admission, revealing that millions of rupees in bribes were paid to the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) and the Cooperative Registrar Department in exchange for protecting illegal con...

President Zardari, PPP Chairman Bilawal, Faryal Talpur welcomes newly elected representatives

KARACHI: The introductory meeting of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Karachi Division Women’s Wing was held today, Wednesday, 16th July 2025, at the People’s Secretariat Karachi under the chairpersonship of Dr. Shahida Rahmani, Pr...
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