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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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Narrative Warfare and Media Diplomacy: Pakistan’s Response to Disinformation During the 2025 India-Pakistan Conflict

Regional tensions have always been a top headline in International and National media. From Russia- Ukraine issue to Pak-India conflict the world has been witnessing many great challenges and upheavals among nations. The traditional means of war has...

Abandoned Government School buildings turn into drug dens in Sher Shah Colony

KARACHI: On the directives of Sindh Ombudsman Muhammad Sohail Rajput, Aftab Ahmed Khatri, Regional Director of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh (POS) for Keamari District/West Karachi, along with Salahuddin Siddiqui, conducted an inspection of the...

Awareness seminar held in Karachi on Right to Self-Determination Day for Kashmir

KARACHI: An awareness seminar was organized in Karachi on the occasion of Right to Self-Determination Day by the Youth Forum for Kashmir – Karachi Regional Office (YFK-KRO). Political, social, religious and media personalities attended the even...

Rashid Hashmi elected chairman in KCHSU elections, Captain M. Aijaz Haroon’s panel wins all positions

KARACHI: Rashid Hashmi has been elected as Chairman in the regular elections of the Karachi Cooperative Housing Societies Union (KCHSU). According to the Election Commission, Captain M. Aijaz Haroon’s panel achieved a clean sweep by winning all...
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