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Charity - An Urgent Call to Action

Charity holds a significant place in the lives of Muslims worldwide, forming a vital aspect of Islam through zakat (mandatory charity) and sadaqa (voluntary charity). Zakat involves giving a portion of surplus wealth to the needy, while sadaqa encomp...

Victim of lack of maintenance

The history of Pakistan Railways is full of accidents. One of the reasons for this is that the department often faces problems with people and animals crossing the line at the gates. To remedy this situation, a successful experiment has been carried...

Export target and the snags in tax system

It is welcome to note that the Govt has been working hard toachieve the target of one hundred billion dollar exports which is matter of rejoice, but at the same time, the issues of businessmen need to be taken notice of so that they can further accel...

The genie of inflation

Inflation in the country has been increasing gradually for the past several decades, but in 2023, all records were broken. Inflation reigned in urban areas and villages and its rate reached the highest level in the country's history with 29.2 percent...

Challenges of drug abuse in Pakistan: A call for comprehensive solutions

Eradicating drug abuse remains a significant concern for Pakistan. Despite being only 10% of South Asia's population, Pakistan faces a staggering 32% smoking rate and a soaring number of drug addicts, predominantly among the youth. These individuals,...

Digital Marketing: Pros and Challenges

The advantages and challenges of digital advertising are significant aspects in today's marketing landscape. In essence, digital marketing encompasses promotional activities conducted through electronic devices or online platforms. With an increasing...

The Quiet killer

Sad statistics have emerged with regards to smoking which is silent killer. Yes, smoking kills one person every six seconds, five million people die every year, and ten million people lost their lives due to smoking in the 20th century." The shocking...

Touching Lives: “Tough Together” Unity, and Support for an Inclusive Tomorrow"

By: Nawal Abdul Rasheed, Sana Dawood, Laiba Khan, Khadija Rehman Afandi and Ayesha NoorJinnah University for Women The compassionate journey of “Tough Together” started as an assignment for “Community Development”. The inspira...

Caretaker PM for activation of Loss and Damage Fund

The effects of climate and environmental changes have raised the concerns of the entire world, especially underdeveloped or developing countries like Pakistan. Addressing the environmental conference on this issue in Dubai, Caretaker Prime Minister A...

Sportsman spirit is the core of any sports

The Cricket World Cup competitions are watched with great interest all over the world, while in the participating countries including Pakistan, this event causes great emotional excitement at the national level.  This time the hosting of the Wor...

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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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