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The Global Shield initiative

Though the recently-announced international aid programme titled 'Global Shield' assistance and funding would not fully cater to the huge and unprecedented losses incurred due to climate change effects in Pakistan, yet it will definitely compensate t...

Benefits of city life

The life in a big city has its own benefits as well as disadvantages, merits and demerits etc. The city life is very structured with problems issues etc as compared with the village life. There is varying difference in the lifestyle of both city and...

Consequences of work stress

Stress is our body’s response to pressure. Many different situations or life events can cause stress. It is often triggered when we experience something new, unexpected or that threatens our sense of self, or when we feel we have little control...

Another good development

In yet another welcome development, Pakistan out of  high risk third countries list. Yes, UK has removed our country from this list through what we may call a statutory instrument.  It means that the UK foreign office recognizes the progres...

Self-confidence: Fundamental to get achievement

Self-confidence can be defined as belief in yourself and your abilities. It is basically freedom from doubt. It is not something that can be taught. It is something that we develop internally by ourselves. It is very important to live a healthy and h...

A self-sacrificing inhabitant

A citizen/civilian is not one who stays in a city. A citizen can even be one who stays in a village or in slums. One who is a member of society of whatever status, is a ‘citizen’. Citizen is one of most commonly used word in a democracy....

Kissan package: a welcome step

There is no denying that agriculture sector has been badly affected by recent abnormal floods and the sector is still reeling under its effects.  In such a devastating scenario, the announcement of Rs1.8tr mega Kissan Package for relief of farme...

Human Rights violations in prisons

The overcrowding and violation of human rights of jail inmates in our main Jails across the country is no secret. The prevailing environment in our prison is so grave that even juvenile prisoners, who are lodged in the jails for minor offences, turn...

Grounds and prevention of divorce

Termination of beautiful marital bond due to lack of something, which can be trust or any other purpose is called as divorce or “Talaq”. It is the annulment of the legal responsibilities, and considered very awkward in Muslim society. Bef...

All eyes set on World Cup final

Pak fans are extremely excited as all eyes  are set on tomorrow's grand finale  between Pakistan and England during the ongoing T20 Cricket World Cup, with the Pakistan's fans yearning for a victory by Green Shirts.  In fact, they wan...

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'Pakistan Armed Forces giving befitting response to India’s shameful attack'

3 PAKISTANIS MARTYRED, 12 INJURED: ISPR MUZAFFARABAD: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry today said three Pakistanis were martyred and 12 were injured in “cowardly” missile strikes by Indi...

Wahaj Ali, Ahmed Jehanzeb & 'Kabli Pulao' Shine at 23rd LUX Style Awards

Karachi, (May 5) The 23rd LUX Style Awards celebrated Pakistan’s top talent across fashion, film, music, and television. Ahmed Jehanzeb’s Tera Mera Hai Pyar emerged as the most streamed song and earned him Singer of the Year, while Wahaj...

UAE to work closely with Pakistan for maintaining regional peace

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of UAE Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, called on the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House yesterday. During the meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed his warm wishes to His Highness Sheikh Moham...

Army top brass warns of ‘sure, decisive’ response, if India attempts to impose war

RAWALPINDI: The army’s top brass yesterday warned India of a “sure and decisive” response should it attempt to impose war, as relations deteriorated between Islamabad and New Delhi amid rising tensions after last week’s attack...
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