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Foreign loans: a big mess

In the first 7 months of this fiscal year, Pakistan received about $6.3 billion in external debt, which is about 35.75 percent of the annual budget estimate.  Despite financial support from the International Monetary Fund, Pakistan received this...

The Importance of Peace: cultivating tranquility for personal and societal well-being

Peace of mind stands as a fundamental pillar of human existence, surpassing material wealth in its significance. It serves as the bedrock upon which societal development and prosperity are built, enabling the attainment of political stability, econom...

Victims of exploitations

It is very unfortunate that a large number of children in the society are involved in economic exploitation, due to which serious problems are arising in the society. It is no surprise then that child labor is a well-organized and long-standing pheno...

Street criminals: the bigger threat in urban centres

Street crimes are the problem of all major cities of the country, and like other big urban centres, the situation in Karachi is also serious. According to a recent newspaper report, in the first 50 days of this year, 18 people, including a woman, hav...

The role of healthy competition in education for students

Competition is a fundamental aspect of human society, driving innovation, progress, and excellence in various domains. In the realm of education, competition among students can be a powerful motivator, pushing individuals to strive for academic succe...

Empowering children with cybersecurity awareness: a vital aspect of digital literacy

In today's digital age, children are growing up surrounded by technology, accessing the internet from an early age for learning, entertainment, and socializing. While the internet offers immense opportunities for education and connectivity, it also p...

Gas from Turkmenistan and Iran

To deal with the energy crisis that has been going on for more or less two decades, Pakistan has started plans to get natural gas from Turkmenistan and Iran through a pipeline, which should have been completed by now.  Both have been delayed for...

Britain: Dark political times for Arabs and Muslims

These are not happy days for the moderate, open and well-intentioned in Britain, nor for advocates of understanding and dialogue. These are particularly difficult times for Muslims and Arabs, who have always sought and continue to strive for integrat...

Great expectations amid encouraging environment

Pakistan is one of the major exporters of textiles. In 2021, Pakistan received a record 19.9 billion dollars, which is more than half of the country's total exports. Due to the disastrous floods in 2022, the cotton crop was badly affected, which led...

Advancing connectivity: modernization of Pakistan's telecommunication infrastructure

In today's interconnected world, the vitality of robust telecommunication infrastructure cannot be overstated. As nations strive to compete and progress in the global arena, the modernization of telecommunication infrastructure emerges as a cornersto...

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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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