Opinion

The Evolution of the Pakistani Film Industry

The Pakistani film industry, often referred to as Lollywood, has a rich and storied history that stretches back over a century. Like many film industries around the world, Pakistan’s cinema has seen periods of both great success and significant...

A Glimpse into the Future of Defense and Technology

The International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) in Karachi, held every two years, has become one of the most prominent defense and technology exhibitions in South Asia. The 2024 edition promises to be a monumental event, showcasing the lates...

IDEAS 2024: Pakistan's premier defense exhibition in full swing

Pakistan's premier defense exhibition, IDEAS 2024, is moving ahead in full swing at the Karachi Expo Centre. This 12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar promises to be a spectacular showcase of military hardware, technology, and innovation...

Pros and cons of agri taxes

The five-day negotiations between Pakistan and the IMF delegation were completed last week, in which the most important thing is that the federal government has assured the International Monetary Fund to impose tax on agricultural income in the provi...

IDEAS-2024: A Remarkable Step Forward

By Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi The post-Cold War security architecture is evolving, and the international system is preparing itself for the realities of multipolarity instead of continuing with the US-led unipolarity. Likewise, the regional strategic pri...

A new era in Pakistan’s Judiciary: Justice Yahya Afridi’s pioneering appointment

In Pakistan’s judiciary, a significant transformation is taking place that prioritizes merit and regional representation over traditional seniority. The appointment of Justice Yahya Afridi as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) represents...

The Role of Telemedicine in Revolutionizing Healthcare in Pakistan

By Maryam Ahmed Worldwide, telemedicine has revolutionized healthcare systems; in Pakistan, its impact is especially significant because of the nation’s peculiar difficulties. With more than 240 million people living there, a large geographic...

Allama Iqbal Open University: The first Algerian novel in Urdu

For the first time in the history of cultural relations between Algeria and Pakistan, Allama Muhammad Iqbal Open University in Islamabad publishes the first Algerian novel in Urdu by the great Algerian writer Dr. Fadila Melhag, in a second edition ti...

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...

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...

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Judicial body directs judges to report ‘external influence’ within 24 hours

ISLAMABAD: The National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) on Monday directed judges to report any instance of external influence within 24 hours to protect judicial independence. The 54th NJPMC meeting was held at the Supreme Court under...

Balochistan CM forms special cell to dismantle terrorist networks in campuses

QUETTA: Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, on Monday announced the formation of a special cell to identify and dismantle terrorist networks operating within educational institutions. Addressing a press conference alongside senior offic...

Police officer shot dead in Karachi

KARACHI: An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of police, Muhammad Khan Abro, was shot dead in Karachi’s Bin Qasim town on Monday. According to police, the incident occurred when unidentified armed men opened fire on the ASI outside his home in Stee...

Murad Ali Shah chairs rain emergency meeting

KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Monday chaired a meeting with regard to arrangements to tackle any rain emergency situation. Chief minister was briefed about likely rainfall in Karahi from tonight. “The work has been in progress to im...
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