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Awareness is the key

An estimated 42 thousand females in Pakistan fall victim to the deadly disease every year which is high among Asian countries. Though it can afflict women of any age, it is most common among women over 40 years of age. Therefore, medical experts adv...

Energy prices taking toll on development

The federal government had decided a few years ago that the prices of petroleum products would be fixed every fortnight keeping in view the trend of the global market. Since then, on the fifteenth and last day of every month, the old rate is maintain...

Establishment of Constitutional Courts: A Need of the Hour, Benefits, and Transparency

By Faizan Rawat  The establishment of constitutional courts has become a pressing need in Pakistan. In the current political and constitutional context, these courts can provide legal, political, and institutional stability. Many countries hav...

An inevitable requirment

To make the country self-sufficient in financial resources and get rid of debt on a sustainable basis, it is necessary to bring the tax revenue to the level of at least 13 percent of the gross national product, while this ratio is close to 9 percent...

Malnutrition in Pakistan: Causes, Consequences and Strategies for Improvement

By Maryam Ahmed Pakistani Malnutrition: Factors, Repercussions, and Ways to Get Better An Overview of Pakistani Malnutrition In Pakistan, malnutrition still affects a sizable portion of the populace, especially women and children. Pakistan has one of...

SCO Summit 2024: A Historic Opportunity for Pakistan

By Faizan Rawat The SCO Summit will be held on October 15-16, 2024, in Islamabad, with key leaders including China’s Premier Li Qiang, Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, and India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar attending....

All eyes set on SCO summit in Islamabad

It is a great honor for Pakistan to host the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), whose main objectives are to promote political, economic and security cooperation in the region. Pakistan has prepared to make this summit conference...

Mosquito-borne disease on the rise

As the month of October starts, the Meteorological Department has done well to issue an alert for possible dengue outbreaks. At the same time, another mtosquito-borne disease chickengunya cases are also on the rise and with the onset of the winter,...

Pak beggars in S. Arabia: a matter of concern

Last year, on the complaint of the Saudi authorities, some beggars who went to the land of Hijaz under the guise of Hajj and Umrah were rounded up. If this operation had been completed effectively, the nation would not have faced shame again today. A...

A Healthier Tomorrow: The power of reducing sugar in your diet

In a world dominated by convenience and quick fixes, sugar has become a staple in many diets, often at the expense of our health. The allure of sugary treats-from soft drinks to desserts-is undeniable, but the health implications of excessive sugar...

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All Karachi Urdu Declamation Contest- 2025 held at ICMA on Iqbal Day

KARACHI: Organized by the Youth of Pakistan Foundation, the All Karachi Declamation Contest was held at ICMA University on the occasion of Iqbal Day, in which young speakers from across the city presented the thoughts and message of Allama Iqbal in a...

SHC disposes of petition in Karimabad alleged illegal construction case

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has disposed of a petition filed against alleged illegal constructions in the Karimabad Ismailia Multipurpose Cooperative Society. The court made it clear that construction can only be carried out according to the approv...

Karachi’s New Master Plan 2047 Faces Unseen Urban Hurdles

KARACHI: As Karachi’s planners speak of a vision for 2047 the city’s current state stands as a cautionary tale. Decades of unregulated construction ignored zoning laws and unchecked expansion have left Karachi suffocating under its own ur...

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...
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