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Hike in gas tariff taking toll on economic activities

The Pakistan Stock Exchange which is already at its lowest ebb, got another shock on Tuesday when the KSE-100 index plunged 566 points with the benchmark KSE-100 index. Though the PSX is in red zone for the last many weeks due to the ongoing uncertai...

After a glorious start will PSL continue without controversy?

The eighth edition of the PSL has started in Multan in a shower of colors and light. Lahore Qalandar won but Multan team also put up a good fight where Multan opened the PSL and held five matches which is a good sign.  Chairman Najam Sethi&rsquo...

An irreparable loss for the nation

The nation has suffered a huge loss in the death of legendary Zia Moheyuddin, who can truly be described as voice of the nation. He was a school in himself and legends of his caliber are born in centuries. As such the vacuum created by his death is d...

Job Interview: 7 common questions nowadays

The best way to prepare for an interview is to practice your answers to common questions that interviewers might ask. Additionally, you can make a good impression by highlighting desirable traits like your accomplishments, skills and ability to manag...

CONTRIBUTION OF TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

The word technology has been derived from a Greek word ‘tekhnologia’ where ‘tekh’ stands for art, craft, skill, etc and logy stands for the subject of interest. I can sum up technology as a platform that can perform a task as...

Use of technology to curb illegal organ transplant trade

The recent introduction of a new biometric patient ID verification system for donors and patients of organ transplant is a welcome move as it will help control the illegal trade in organ transplant and sale of human organs like kidney etc.  The...

2023: Year to promote tourism

In these testing times when our country is faced with huge economic crisis, the Govt must explore new venues to revenue collections. Tourism is one such sector which holds a lot of significance as this sector can rope in not only foreign investors, b...

Changing dimensions of Pak ties

It is welcome to note that the dimensions of Pakistan’s relations with west and other countries are expanding to new horizons including cooperation against climate change effects, natural disasters, environmental issues, people to people contac...

ALCOHOLISM

The term alcoholism may be used to refer to a wide range of issues associated with alcohol. Simply put, it is a situation whereby an individual cannot stay without alcohol. An alcoholic usually drinks alcohol uncontrollably and persistently. Alcoholi...

Stock market volatility: all eyes set on outcome of Govt-IMF talks

The prevailing economic situation has confused the investors in stock market shares and they quit the trading in haste in the wake of share market’s collapse and its unstable outlook with no imminent turned around in its fortunes unless the IMF...

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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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