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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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Youth Forum for Kashmir Organizes Seminar on Human Rights Violations in Kashmir at Karachi Press Club

KARACHI: On the occasion of Human Rights Day, the Youth Forum for Kashmir – Karachi Regional Office (YFK-KRO) organized a meaningful and dignified ceremony at Karachi Press Club. The event witnessed participation from a large number of distingu...

Deputy Commissioner of Central District lauded for reactivating Civil Defence Department

KARACHI: Adil Khan Zai, President of the Central Lawyers Forum Karachi, has praised Deputy Commissioner of Central District, Taha Saleem, for his initiative to reactivate the Civil Defence Department in the area. Speaking at a public gathering, Adil...

ABAD’s complaint against SBCA officer raises questions

KARACHI: The Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has submitted a letter to the Chief Minister of Sindh, accusing Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) Deputy Director Riaz Mulla of blackmail, unlawful demands, and alleged abus...

Registrar Coop interference in Karimabad Society puts members' Lives at Risk

KARACHI: Elections in the Karimabad Ismailia Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Limited ST-2 have been repeatedly delayed, leaving members frustrated and losing patience. Meanwhile, an illegal administration has taken control of the society. The Regis...
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