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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...

A commendable move

The Sindh High Court has once again ordered that under the Provincial Act 2013, private schools should provide free education to 10% of deserving and poor children, otherwise, the registration of violating institutions should be cancelled. On the oc...

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Pakistan will respond with full force to any Indian misadventure

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif yesterday held a telephone conversation with the United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres and discussed recent developments in South Asia. "During the telephone call, the prime minister affi...

Security Forces kill at least three terrorists in Turbat IBO

TURBAT: At least three terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by security forces in the Turbat area of Balochistan, the military's media affairs wing said yesterday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)...

Indian Army in 'crisis, chaos' as northern command chief dismissed

KARACHI: The Indian Army is facing a deep internal crisis following the controversial Pahalgam incident, which has been labelled a "failed false flag operation" by insiders. In what appears to be a panicked move, the Modi government has dismissed the...

Pakistan set to become next major tech destination: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif yesterday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to becoming the next major tech destination in light of $700 million pledged in foreign investment in the IT sector at the Digital Foreign Direct Investment (DFDI) co...
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