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Further increase in gas prices in the offing

After the painful increase in gas prices across the country by 200% from November 1, 2023 and 67% on February 1, 2024, this trend has not stopped, domestic and industrial consumers will have to bear a new burden of 147% increase from July 1, 2024. Ac...

Terrorism in North Waziristan

The Pakistan's tribal district of North Waziristan located on the Pak-Afghan border has been targeted by the heinous acts of terrorists, for the elimination of which the Pakistan Army is actively working day and night and has eliminated many of their...

Hoopo Canada’s ‘model village’ in interior Sindh district worthy of praise

KARACHI: In Pakistan, around 40 percent of the total population dwells in poverty mostly in the rural areas where the populace is deprived of basic necessities for their survival including food, clothing and shelter. The other side of the story also...

Pakistani women’s unmatched contribution to society

Despite a lot of difficulties, women are playing an important role in the socio economic development of our beloved country. They have come a long way and have made a niche for themselves in the society. These women are role model for us. It may be r...

The much-needed austerity drive

To deal with the worsening economic situation, the federal government has decided to reduce its expenditure, which includes downsizing the administrative structure and bringing a new pension scheme. The work on this plan began on Wednesday with the f...

Exploring new avenues of earning foreign exchange

One of the solutions to get the country out of the economic crisis is to increase exports. In this regard, the IT sector is very important because there are unlimited opportunities to increase exports in this sector and it does not require much inves...

Time to check security threats

On the one hand, the situation in Pakistan is that the economy has reached the brink of collapse, the internal situation is so bleak that it can start a fire from any side at any time, and the border situation is that the relations with India and Afg...

Understanding Zakat: a comprehensive guide to Islamic charity

Zakat, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is a fundamental concept in Islamic finance and charity. It's an obligatory form of giving that holds significant spiritual and societal importance for Muslims worldwide. This article aims to provide a detaile...

Ramadan Subsidies: promoting affordability and access to essentials

Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, is a time of spiritual reflection, fasting, and communal gatherings for Muslims around the world. As families come together to observe this sacred occasion, the affordability and availability of ess...

KAMRAN KHAN TESSORI ‘PEOPLES GOVERNOR’

He came, he saw he conquered. This phrase is absolutely true for Kamran Khan Tessori. Before October 9, 2022 no one thought that Kamran Tessori would be appointed to difficult assignment of Governor Sindh. It was 12th Rabiul Awal, when notification o...

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Customs Seize Smuggled Honda Civic from Karachi’s NMB Wharf

KARACHI: The Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) of Pakistan Customs has seized a smuggled and duty-unpaid Honda Civic car from the NMB Wharf area of Karachi following credible intelligence regarding its illegal importation. According to the official s...

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...
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