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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. Pri...

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 ma...

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 Afgha...

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 connec...

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 of...

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 deal...

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 o...

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 mi...

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 cons...

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 Pakis...

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COAS warns against ‘negative propaganda, social media trolls’

Islamabad: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir said that negative propaganda and social media trolls could not distract nation from working for development and...

PM Shehbaz takes notice of Cabinet papers leak

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while taking notice has taken swift action regarding leakage of official documents from Cabinet Division, expressing strong dissatisfa...

Saudi could get first Miss Universe contestant this year

Saudi Arabia could have its first Miss Universe contestant this year, organisers said this week, after fashion model and influencer claimed she had been selected. Miss Univers...

Sindh govt targets tax evaders, drug peddlers in major clampdown

Karachi: Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon has announced stringent crackdown on tax evaders and drug dealers. In meeting. Plans were unveiled to publish names of tax evaders in n...
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