Humanity endures: finding hope amidst adversity
In a world often fraught with division, conflict, and hardship, one may ponder: does humanity still exist? The answer, amidst the chaos and despair, lies in the countless acts of compassion, kindness, and resilience that continue to define the human...
Challenges facing Pakistani farmers
Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan's economy, contributing significantly to its GDP and providing livelihoods to a vast majority of its population. Despite its importance, Pakistani farmers face a myriad of challenges that hinder their productiv...
No relief in sight
The energy crisis in Pakistan is getting worse. Sui Northern Gas has asked for a third hike in gas prices in a year. Its prices are being hiked by 155 percent from July 1. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his anger on this and has asked fo...
Gaza's Ramadan amidst war: tragedy, resilience, and faith
As the holy month of Ramadan commences, Muslims around the world embark on a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection. However, for the people of Gaza, this sacred time is marred by tragedy and heartbreak as they endure the relentless onslaught of I...
Trade ties: Pak team visit of Kabul
It is hoped that the visit of the delegation of the Ministry of Commerce of Pakistan to Kabul to discuss the issues occurring in the bilateral trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan will prove to be very helpful in removing the coldness in the relati...
Navigating the social media landscape: the upcoming generation’s digital journey
In the digital age, social media has become an integral aspect of daily life, especially for the upcoming generation. With the proliferation of smartphones and internet connectivity, young people are increasingly immersed in virtual spaces, shaping t...
Exploring the benefits of fasting in Islam: insights from science
Fasting, a practice observed in various religious and cultural traditions worldwide, holds a significant place in Islam. Beyond its religious significance, fasting in Islam offers a plethora of health benefits, which have been increasingly corroborat...
Updating the tax system
The Federal Board of Revenue, taking a big step to bring the shopkeepers and traders into the tax net, has issued a notification for the mandatory registration scheme for dealers, retailers, manufacturers and importer-cum-retailers. According to the...
High food prices adding to masses' woes
A recent survey during the first ashra of the ongong holy month of Ramazan shows that poverty has risen to unprecedented level in the country. There has been alarming number of people availing the facilities of various Dasterkhwan (food distrib...
A welcome development
It is welcome to note that the government has started setting its own house right. Yes, the government, while formally launching the austerity drive, has first banned ministers, parliamentarians and government officials from spending foreign tr...
