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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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PMDC sees new registrar amid accusations of political interference

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has appointed Dr Abdul Wali Khan as its new acting registrar — the fifth person to hold the position in just over two years — further highlighting the ongoing administrative instab...

Karachi board extends inter part-I admission deadline

KARACHI: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has extended the deadline for Intermediate Part-I admissions until August 8 to provide relief to students affected by delays in the announcement of matric pre-engineering results in Karachi....

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...
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