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No respite in dangerous pneumonia in Lahore

The spread of dangerous pneumonia could not stop in Punjab and this deadly disease swallowed the lives of three more children.  During the last two days, 366 new cases of pneumonia and 172 new cases were reported in Lahore.  Due to the chan...

Iranian nation observing 45th anniversary of victory of Islamic Revolution

The Iranian nation is observing the 45th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, which is considered the most significant revolution in the contemporary arena. As a result, those colonialist powers whose hands were cut off from natural...

Advancing women's rights in Pakistan: challenges and progress

Introduction: Women's rights have long been a topic of discussion and activism worldwide, and Pakistan is no exception. Situated at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, Pakistan grapples with a complex array of socio-cultural norms, religious i...

Elections to new budget: Next four months very important

The month of February is very important from the holding of general elections and the official announcement of the results to the passing of power and the coming four months are for the preparation and approval of the federal budget 2024-25. To prote...

The imperative of education reform in Pakistan: A call to action for the government

Education is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of development and progress in any society. In Pakistan, the government's role in ensuring access to quality education for all is paramount. However, despite efforts and commitments, the state of ed...

All eyes set on today’s polls

Finally, the election date has dawned upon us. Yes, it is February 8 today and the election field has been decorated, which has to decide on the basis of the public mandate, who will be the head of the power, these are the testing stages regarding th...

Challenges galore for the coming Govt

Yesterday was the last day of campaigning for political parties participating in the general elections. According to the announcement of the Election Commission, this campaign ended at 12 o'clock on Tuesday night. Thursday, February 8 is the polling...

President for expanding trade, cultural ties with Russia, Italy, Mongolia

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi urged need to further expand trade, economic, cultural and people-to-people relations with Russia, Italy and Mongolia. He said that Pakistan offered immense investment opportunities for foreign investors, who should...

BLA active ahead of polls

The Pakistani nation and its armed forces crushed terrorism by sacrificing thousands of lives, but a large number of terrorists of the outlawed TTP, who had taken refuge in Afghanistan, returned and established links with Baloch separatists. After th...

Eight things every good teacher must know and follow

Positivist in the classroom and successful instruction are facilitated by the abilities, attitudes, and practices that make up a good teacher. The following eight guidelines should be understood and adhered to by all competent teachers: Expertise in...

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Pakistan will respond with full force to any Indian misadventure

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif yesterday held a telephone conversation with the United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres and discussed recent developments in South Asia. "During the telephone call, the prime minister affi...

Security Forces kill at least three terrorists in Turbat IBO

TURBAT: At least three terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by security forces in the Turbat area of Balochistan, the military's media affairs wing said yesterday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)...

Indian Army in 'crisis, chaos' as northern command chief dismissed

KARACHI: The Indian Army is facing a deep internal crisis following the controversial Pahalgam incident, which has been labelled a "failed false flag operation" by insiders. In what appears to be a panicked move, the Modi government has dismissed the...

Pakistan set to become next major tech destination: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif yesterday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to becoming the next major tech destination in light of $700 million pledged in foreign investment in the IT sector at the Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFDI) co...
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