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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...

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All Karachi Urdu Declamation Contest- 2025 held at ICMA on Iqbal Day

KARACHI: Organized by the Youth of Pakistan Foundation, the All Karachi Declamation Contest was held at ICMA University on the occasion of Iqbal Day, in which young speakers from across the city presented the thoughts and message of Allama Iqbal in a...

SHC disposes of petition in Karimabad alleged illegal construction case

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has disposed of a petition filed against alleged illegal constructions in the Karimabad Ismailia Multipurpose Cooperative Society. The court made it clear that construction can only be carried out according to the approv...

Karachi’s New Master Plan 2047 Faces Unseen Urban Hurdles

KARACHI: As Karachi’s planners speak of a vision for 2047 the city’s current state stands as a cautionary tale. Decades of unregulated construction ignored zoning laws and unchecked expansion have left Karachi suffocating under its own ur...

Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City's first Muslim mayor

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, won the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday, capping a meteoric rise from a little-known state lawmaker to one of the country's most visible Democratic figures. Mamdani will become the first Musli...
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