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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...

NC Big Stories

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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