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A rising issue that needs to be controlled

Up-to-the-minute, it has become so vital to take care of one’s health and hygiene. With the rising population levels, pollution levels, emission of harmful gases, it has to be a priority for everyone to maintain their health and hygiene. The he...

Plight of Afghan women aggravate

Since the fall of Kabul to Taliban in August last year, Afghan women are bearing the brunt of the situation. Every day new stories of Afghan women's rights violations circulate on social media, making one wonder as to what the Taliban are up to. In o...

Littering - A man made evil

Littering is one of the biggest environmental issues we face on daily basis. Littering affects us all, from humans to animals and our surroundings. The careless act of littering from a simple piece of plastic thrown on the ground can clog storm drain...

Militants now targeting girls’ schools

Militancy is on the rise in the Gilgit-Baltistan as is evident from the continued incidents of terrorism in the area during the last many months. Last month, some of the most wanted militants blocked one of the major roads connecting Khyber Pakhtunkh...

‘IQBAL DAY’

“I lead no party; I follow no leader. I have given the best part of my life to careful study of Islam, its law and policy, its culture, its history, and its literature.” Allama Iqbal. Well known Pakistani poet Allama Iqbal was born on the...

Much-needed help and assistance

In a welcome move, the World Bank has extended a helping hand to Pakistan to overcome its energy woes to certain extent. Yes, the latest announcement regarding provision of over $3 billion to Pakistan for investing in infrastructure development in th...

In the limelight

Journalism is a process of collecting, analysing and disseminating information in public interest. This means it is a profession with a strong element of social responsibility. That is why journalists are required to follow highest ethical standards-...

Poverty – A matter of high concern

To through down the gauntlet on poverty, I have put my pen down on this sever issue. Over the years, it has been a fundamental that might is right. Obviously, in countries like Pakistan, where is scarcity of basic necessities, like food, clothing and...

March in time of chaos not right

Stubbornness, U-turns and irresponsible utterances have been the hallmark of   Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief and former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s character. His decision to go ahead with the Long March despite the series of crisis...

Sports should not be mingled with politics

In a worrisome development, the England's Mark Wood has voiced concerns over the security situation in Pakistan in the wake of an assassination bid on former Prime Minister Imran Khan.  The statement has created unrest among cricket fans that a...

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Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City's first Muslim mayor

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, won the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday, capping a meteoric rise from a little-known state lawmaker to one of the country's most visible Democratic figures. Mamdani will become the first Musli...

Sindh Wildlife Department announces regulations, bans quail netting, permits mandatory

KARACHI: The Sindh Forest and Wildlife Department has officially announced the commencement of the 2025–26 hunting season across the province. According to a notification issued by the department, hunting of game birds will be permitted fr...

SHC issues notice on illegal constructions worth Rs1bln in Karimabad Society

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has issued notices to the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) and other concerned parties regarding alleged illegal constructions on plots in the Ismailia Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Limited in Karimabad. The c...

Police registers case against TLP leadership, workers under terrorism charges

LAHORE: At least five people, including a police officer, three Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) workers, and a passerby, were killed as law enforcement agencies carried out a major pre-dawn operation in Muridke on Monday to disperse what officials d...
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