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40pc of economy owned by retailers, merchants who pay negligible taxes

A global report released a few months ago revealed that there are only five industrial sectors in Pakistan that save taxes worth Rs 956 billion annually. Among them are many people related to real estate, tea, cigarettes, tires and pharmaceuticals. S...

Crisis of another kind

The recent crisis caused by the non-availability of gas in the country seems to be serious in the next month of January. As reported,  the Italian company has informed the Pakistani authorities that due to delivery difficulties, it will not be a...

Exploring child driving: Safety, education, and responsibility

The Fascination with Driving: From a young age, children often imitate adult behaviors, and driving is no exception. Many kids mimic their parents or other adults by playing with toy cars, pretending to drive, or even observing and asking questions a...

We need to promote democratic culture

Democracy and elections are inseparable, so in the world’s stable democracies, timely holding of elections is ensured even in the case of natural disasters and wars. However, repeated unconstitutional terminations of elected governments and lon...

"Revolutionizing Communication: My Experience with Whatsup by Chazbiz"

Hello world! Today, I am excited to share my extraordinary experience with a groundbreaking chat app that has completely transformed my communication game, Whatsup by Chazbiz's innovative messaging platform. As a software engineer, I've always apprec...

Benazir Bhutto: The Legacy of Courage and Grace

Few names have managed to evoke the unique blend of admiration and sorrow in history as Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. Woven with struggles, monumental accomplishments, and an unwavering commitment to democracy and women's empowerment, her entire n...

The sad saga of SOEs

Pakistan Steel Mills was once the pillar of the country's economy. Russia offered to establish it in 1969. This agreement was signed on January 22, 1971 but could not be implemented due to the war. Meanwhile, Russia openly supported India and this pl...

For the sake of female voters

The latest voting statistics show that the electoral gender gap in Pakistan has been reduced to less than 10 million for the first time in a decade, which is no less than an achievement. According to the data on record, the number of voters in the co...

Transforming Pakistan’s healthcare: challenges & reforms

The healthcare system in Pakistan stands at a critical juncture, grappling with numerous challenges that hinder accessibility and compromise the quality of medical services provided to its populace. As a nation of over 220 million people, Pakistan fa...

Human rights violation at peak in held valley

Occupied Kashmir, like Palestine, is a region in which power and arrogance have been trampling humanity since the last century and the so-called human rights institutions are sitting as spectators. In the partition of India, the principle was decided...

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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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