Zaira Hasan Usmani

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Journalist at Daily National Courier. Covering different beats including Politics, Current Affairs & other news content in a well-versed manner along with handling various tasks related to social media. Also member of Karachi Union of Journalist (KUJ).

Recent Post:

Governor condemns police assault on Pakistani family by UK police

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has expressed deep concern and regret over unfortunate incident at Manchester Airport, where Pakistani family was subjected to unacceptable treatment by police. Governor termed incident as "Unbearable" and dema...

Karachiites to pay municipal utility charges, in KE bills

KARACHI: The already burdened citizens of Karachi struck with another challenge as the residents have to pay municipal utility charges and taxes in the monthly K-Electric bills. In a recent city council meeting, Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab announced...

CM inaugurates projects at Naya Nazimabad, enhancing community living, infrastructure

Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated three value-added projects at Naya Nazimabad-Naya Nazimabad Gymkhana, Naya Nazimabad Flyover and Naya Nazimabad Jama Masjid. Ceremony attended by number of people including Sharjeel Memon...

Sharjeel slams KE over inflated bills, prolonged power outages

 KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon lashed out at K-Electric for sending inflated bills to consumers and unleshing prolonged power outages across city. In statement, he called K-Electric as ‘uncontrolled horse’ from d...

TIKA organises iftar-dinner for ‘orphans, disabled’ children

Karachi:  Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) organized an iftar program with 150 orphans and disabled children in Karachi, the most populous city of Pakistan, with the participation of nearly 20 NGOs. According to TIKA Press Rel...

Smart Business Group: Pre-Ramadan Grand Shopping and Food Festival turned successful

KARACHI: Smart Business Group (SBG) hosted the Pre-Ramadan Grand Shopping & Food Festival at Beach View Club, DHA Karachi. The esteemed Chief Guest and supporting Partner of the event was Sarfaraz Ahmed Khan, Country Head of Salman Corporation Pv...

IBA confers awards to promote journalistic expertise in climate change

KARACHI: Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) at Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi conferred awards upon four journalists for their outstanding contributions to field of climate reporting at ‘Climate Reporting Awards&rsquo...

Dr Fowzia appeals social welfare organisations for early release of Aafia

KARACHI: Aafia Movement leader and noted neurophysician of country Dr Fowzia Siddiqui has appealed social welfare organisations to lend assistance in securing an early release of Pakistani mother Dr Aafia Siddiqui from US prison. Aafia Movement Pakis...

CM approves Rs5.5bn Smart Safe City project

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah approved signing of an agreement of Rs 5.5 billion between Sindh Police Department and NRTC to launch first phase of Smart Safe City project in red zone. Approval of agreement was made in meeting and was a...

Sindh sets wheat procurement target at 900,000 tonnes

KARACHI: Sindh Cabinet decided to set wheat procurement target at 900,000 tonnes. Meeting was held at CM House. CM Murad Ali Sha led meeting, was attended by provincial ministers-Sharjeel Memon, Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, Nasir Shah, Sardar Shah, Saeed G...

NC Big Stories

Gold prices hit one-week high

KARACHI: Gold prices continued their upward momentum on Wednesday, marking a one-week high as investors sought the safety of the precious metal amid growing geopolitical uncertainty, particularly the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. Spot gold ros...

Profit-taking drags PSX down, KSE-100 falls by 310 points

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw profit-taking on Wednesday, resulting in a decline of 310 points in the benchmark KSE-100 Index, which closed at 95,546.45, down 0.32%. The session began on a positive note, with the KSE-100 rising to a...

Ahsan Iqbal proposes GSP-Plus and 5Es framework for export-led growth

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, proposed a comprehensive strategy to align the European Union’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP-Plus) program with Pakistan’s 5Es framewo...

Messi likely to play int’l match in India next year

KERALA: Argentina’s national team, including legendary footballer Lionel Messi, is expected to play an international match in India’s Kerala State next year, Sports Minister V Abdurahiman said yesterday. According to Indian media, the mi...
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