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Unraveling the epidemic: ‘Understanding the surge of street crime in Karachi’

Karachi, the bustling metropolis of Pakistan, often dubbed the "City of Lights," stands as the nation's economic hub and cultural melting pot. Yet, beneath its vibrant facade lies a growing concern that plagues its streets – the surge of street...

12 essential precautions for safety and comfort

Rainy weather can be both enchanting and challenging. While it brings the earth to life with its nourishing touch, it also presents a myriad of risks and inconveniences. Whether you're venturing outside or staying cozy indoors, taking precautions dur...

Optimism is in the air

Tarde sector has started showing signs of improvement and a latest report says that in the first month of the new government, Pakistan's exports to Afghanistan registered increase by 20.6% on an annual basis and by 12.5% on a monthly basis. Moreover,...

Day of the land marks Palestinian heritage

When the downtrodden or, in the words of Frantz Fanon, the wretched of the earth, mark a commemorative day, it is often done to mark a painful moment in their past, a moment that continues to gnaw at them like a raw wound in the present. Yet to these...

Disappointing statistics on human development

Burdened by inflation, load shedding, unemployment and heavy taxes, the news is not happy for Pakistanis that they are behind Haiti and Zimbabwe in the world human development list. This determination is very firm that soon the country is to be inclu...

The rise of virtual influencers: exploring the impact on social media marketing

In recent years, the realm of social media has witnessed a fascinating phenomenon – the emergence and rapid ascent of virtual influencers. These digital avatars, meticulously crafted by skilled artists and developers, have taken the online worl...

Unplanned population vs limited resouces

There is no denying that the current economic crisis is mainly culminated in the supply and demand issue. Demand for food, shelter, jobs and other needs is on the rise due to the unprecedented increse inour population while the supply is short due to...

Sustainable fashion trends: eco-friendly alternatives in the apparel industry

In recent years, sustainability has emerged as a critical consideration in the fashion industry, prompting a shift towards eco-friendly practices and materials. growing awareness of the environmental and social impacts of conventional fashion produc...

Growth in exports: a good augury

It is welcome to note that our exports are slowly but steadily picking up since last year.  And the latest is the IMF report, which anticipates Pakistan’s exports will be up from $30.84bn in FY24 to $32.35bn in FY25. The most positive aspe...

Israel’s lose-lose situation shows its crisis is just beginning

Not that Israelis disagree with Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest war they simply do not believe that the prime minister is the man who can win this supposedly existential fight. But Netanyahu’s war remains unwinnable simply because liberation...

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Narrative Warfare and Media Diplomacy: Pakistan’s Response to Disinformation During the 2025 India-Pakistan Conflict

Regional tensions have always been a top headline in International and National media. From Russia- Ukraine issue to Pak-India conflict the world has been witnessing many great challenges and upheavals among nations. The traditional means of war has...

Abandoned Government School buildings turn into drug dens in Sher Shah Colony

KARACHI: On the directives of Sindh Ombudsman Muhammad Sohail Rajput, Aftab Ahmed Khatri, Regional Director of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh (POS) for Keamari District/West Karachi, along with Salahuddin Siddiqui, conducted an inspection of the...

Awareness seminar held in Karachi on Right to Self-Determination Day for Kashmir

KARACHI: An awareness seminar was organized in Karachi on the occasion of Right to Self-Determination Day by the Youth Forum for Kashmir – Karachi Regional Office (YFK-KRO). Political, social, religious and media personalities attended the even...

Rashid Hashmi elected chairman in KCHSU elections, Captain M. Aijaz Haroon’s panel wins all positions

KARACHI: Rashid Hashmi has been elected as Chairman in the regular elections of the Karachi Cooperative Housing Societies Union (KCHSU). According to the Election Commission, Captain M. Aijaz Haroon’s panel achieved a clean sweep by winning all...
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