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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...

Community engagement and volunteerism: Cultivating a culture of social impact

Introduction: In the intricate tapestry of society, the threads of community engagement and volunteerism form a vibrant pattern that weaves together individuals, neighborhoods, and entire nations. The essence of community service lies not only in the...

Time to expedite work on new Dams

The Diamer Bhasha Dam project to store water and generate electricity on the Indus River between Kohistan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Diamer districts of Gilgit-Baltistan, the cornerstone of which due to difficulties in acquiring required funds and lan...

Unveiling heights: Women redefining extreme sports

In the adrenaline-fueled realm of extreme sports, women are shattering barriers, redefining boundaries, and carving their names onto the peaks, waves, and ramps once dominated by men. The rise of women in extreme sports like surfing, skateboarding, a...

Evaluating Poverty Alleviation Strategies

In the pursuit of combating poverty, societies across the globe have embarked on multifaceted strategies and initiatives aimed at providing relief, empowering communities, and breaking the cycle of deprivation. From microfinance to education programs...

Cricket: Winds of Change

Though hockey is our national game, but cricket is the most popular sports in Pakistan and people of all age from children to youth as also senior citizens love watch cricket match. Their passion of the game of cricket known no bounds and in mega eve...

Navigating the divide: Cultural appropriation in fashion and its impact

Cultural appropriation in the fashion industry is a topic that has sparked significant debate and scrutiny in recent years. At the intersection of creativity and cultural exchange, the industry faces complex challenges regarding the respectful repres...

Urban life and mental health: How cities affect our well-being

Our world is changing fast, and more and more people are living in cities than ever before. Urbanization, the growth of cities, brings both excitement and challenges. While cities offer opportunities, entertainment, and diverse communities, they also...

Encouraging development for energy sector

The discovery of new gas reserves in Sindh province is encouraging in the scenario that needle gas reserves are rapidly depleting. Although gas is being obtained from wells at many places, it is still less than the country's needs. There are high hop...

Formal process of privatization commences

Media reports say that the formal process for the demerger of Pakistan International Airlines began on Friday last after the Privatization Commission appointed a financial adviser for the transaction. According to a report, a consortium led by Ernst...

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PMDC sees new registrar amid accusations of political interference

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has appointed Dr Abdul Wali Khan as its new acting registrar — the fifth person to hold the position in just over two years — further highlighting the ongoing administrative instab...

Karachi board extends inter part-I admission deadline

KARACHI: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has extended the deadline for Intermediate Part-I admissions until August 8 to provide relief to students affected by delays in the announcement of matric pre-engineering results in Karachi....

Journalist receives death threats after exposing corruption in Karimabad Society

KARACHI: Karimabad Ismailia Multipurpose Cooperative Society has come under scrutiny after alleged corruption and illegal activities were exposed by Daily National Courier reporter Ali Jan. Following his reporting, Ali Jan is now facing serious threa...

Pakistan expats community plans grand cultural event

KARACHI: The Pakistan Overseas Community Global Sharjah, a dynamic social and cultural forum representing Pakistani expatriates in the UAE, continues to strengthen its ties with the homeland. Led by the forum's president, Syed Saleem Akhtar, the...
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