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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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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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