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Brazil, it is time to wake up from your Bolsonaro nightmare

In the aftermath of Brazil’s last general election in 2018, the Wall Street Journal’s editorial page celebrated the victory of Jair Bolsonaro – a former low-ranking army officer, far-right fringe politician, and fan of Brazil’...

Islamic heritage and Saudi Arabia’s quest for a diversified economy

Although Saudi Arabia is home to some of the world’s most historically significant Islamic sites, international tourists have yet to add visiting the Kingdom to their bucket lists. For decades, the Saudi economy has remained heavily reliant on...

People displaced by floods prone to mental illnesses

The natural calamities in the form of recent torrential monsoon rains and then flash floods which wreaked havoc with our country, has not only caused material losses but also the loss in terms of loss of human lives and the impact on their minds and...

Will 'Dar-economics' rectify our ailing economy?

Though a lot of expectations are being pinned on Mr Ishaq Dar to rectify the country's ailing economy, particularly to control the free fall of Pak currency against US dollar, but the ground realities are very complexed and one is not sure how Mr Dar...

Where do we head?

It is very unfortunate that former PM and PTI chief Imran Khan has transferred his toxic and ill-mentality to his supporters as well which can be gauged from their repeated acts of heckling and sloganeering of opponents not only in Pakistan but also...

Pollution: Red-light for the health of people

Pollution is a term which even kids are aware of these days. It has become so common that almost everyone acknowledges fact that pollution is rising continuously. In pollution, we mean a substance that has been introduced uninvited into something. V...

Tradition of dowry system and Mahr

We will discuss about tradition and concept of 'Dowry' and 'Mahr' in Islam. Literal meaning of term 'mahr' is dower, however, two terms have some distinct differences. In Muslim law, concept of mahr is to ensure women's financial security. However,...

US food security assistance for Pakistan laudable

In a welcome move, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced another $10 million for food security assistance, which is need of the hour. The announcement was made during Secretary Blinken meeting with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zar...

Moments to cherish and celebrate

A series of good news are pouring from Pakistan's sports front since the Commonwealth Games in August to the current Pak-England Test series. And the latest addition to this galore is the fantastic victory by Green Shirts against visiting England tea...

Angelina Jolie’s realistic depiction of Flood devastations

Hollywood super actress and UN humanitarian aid worker Angelina Jolie has long been a friend of Pakistan, having visited the country on more than one occasion since the 2005 earthquake and then during the 2010 floods. She once again visited Pakistan...

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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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