Editorial

IMF Review Mission

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is determined to pull Pakistan out of the economic crisis it is facing. In order to save the sinking economy and put it on the path of development, our financial experts made estimates a year ago, keeping in min...

The businessmen friendly gesture

There is no denying that the business community of Pakistan has been facing unprecedeted problems in the wake of economic crisis in the country and their business activities are badly affected by the electricity and gas issues. The Sindh traders and...

GSP Plus: EU Special Representative's visit to Pakistan

The recent visit of the EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Olof Skoog, to Pakistan comes at a time when the government is facing economic challenges. During his visit, the EU representative met with several key government figures, including...

Effects of Climate Change

Amnesty International has made it clear in the report released on this occasion that despite the very small role of the Pakistani people in climate change, this country has to face serious consequences.  Amnesty International has highlighted th...

This rising tide of terrorism

Terrorism has been on the rise in the two provinces of the country for the past two years. Despite the courageous actions and sacrifices of the Pakistani forces, serious incidents of terrorism are the norm of the day.   On Sunday, 18 soldiers we...

Revenue collection and masses

The systems of countries are run by tax revenues. Be it defense needs or construction of structures, prosperity schemes or public welfare measures, everything requires money.  Capital is required for every aspect of life, including education, he...

Challenging path ahead

Though there are clear signs of improvement in the economic situation, but there is still a long way and the difficulties on almost all fronts are still confronted by stakeholders in all sectors. The biggest challenge for such countries is how they c...

Living in the age of the Internet

As a matter of fact, the new generation of Pakistan has shown the best skills in this field.  According to recent reports, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has expanded the technical infrastructure of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He has e...

A way forward

There is no doubt that the industrial, agricultural and commercial development of the country depends on political stability. If the democratic system established in the country is running smoothly with minimal disruption, the law and order situation...

Time to prioritise education

Education has never been the priority of our successive governments, both civilian and military. That's why our eudcation system is lagging far behind. There were times when we thought that the education system in Punjab and KP seemed to be good befo...

NC Big Stories

Govt plans to cut electricity prices by up to Rs10 per unit

ISLAMABAD: Government has unveiled a revised plan to reduce the baseline power tariff by Rs 8 to Rs 10 per unit, quoting sources. The plan aims to address the issue of circular debt, which will be reduced through the reduction of the debt amount. Un...

Govt rejects proposal to exchange Dr. Aafia Siddiqui for Shakil Afridi

ISLAMABAD: Government told the Islamabad High Court (IHC) its position on the proposal to exchange Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s release for Shakil Afridi’s handover. According to reports, the government of Pakistan turned down the possibility of...

Mustafa Amir’s remains exhumed for DNA samples

KARACHI: Following the court orders, Sindh health department’s medical team exhumed body of Mustafa Amir for DNA samples. Mustafa Amir was kidnapped and allegedly murdered by his friends in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) on Jan...

Pakistan releases 22 Indian fishermen, begins repatriation process

KARACHI: Pakistani authorities have released 22 Indian fishermen from Karachi’s Malir Jail, beginning their repatriation process on Friday, as confirmed by a police official.   Arshad Shah, the superintendent of Malir Jail, confirmed that...
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