Balochistan's escalating insurgency: A region in crisis
Balochistan, Pakistan's largest and most resource-rich province, has been a hotbed of insurgency for decades. The region, which borders Afghanistan and Iran, has long struggled with political instability, economic underdevelopment, and separatist mov...
Ramadan: Onslaught of beggars in Karachi
With the arrival of Ramadan, the beggar mafia has entered the country's largest city, Karachi, and the influx continues in droves. The city is famous throughout Pakistan for its generosity. Karachiites are at the forefront of helping in case of any...
Lowest level of water in Dams
Due to the lack of rain this time in the country, the water reserves in Tarbela and Mangla Dams are about to reach their lowest level, which may create a drought-like situation in Punjab and Sindh and as a result, the entire country may face food sho...
Zakat in Light of Islam: A Comprehensive Guide
Zakat is one of the fundamental pillars of Islam, holding immense significance in the lives of Muslims. It is a form of obligatory charity that purifies wealth and fosters social justice by helping the underprivileged. Islam strongly emphasizes the r...
For the sake of ailing humanity
There is no denying that Pakistani philanthropists are among the best in the world as they contribute their bit for the suffering humanity. There charity is proverbial and during the holy month of Ramazan, the charitable works are the manifestation...
The Massacre of Karachi’s Trees: Environmental Devastation and Government Apathy
By: Asif Ijaz Chairman,Basic Human Rights International Council of Pakistan Agency Karachi, Pakistan's largest city and economic hub, is heading towards an environmental crisis due to mismanagement, corruption, and government apathy. Once adorned wi...
Pathetic state of affairs
In several previous write-ups, I have mentioned from many angles that sports are dying out in our society or the quality of sports is declining. There was a time when we ruled hockey, there was a time when we ruled squash, our great athlete brothers...
Agricultural Income Tax: perspective
Financial experts also say that after the impositon of tax on agriculture income, the prices of grains, fruits and vegetables will further soar, to add to the woes of the common man. On the other hand, the Govt says that this will not happen....
Characteristics of Humanity
By Dr. Barkat Ali Khan It is a human tragedy that human beings do not originate correction with themselves. In every case and at all costs, the opposition is wrong. One will notice a single mistake in others but will ignore hundreds of mistakes withi...
Terrorists targeting miners in Balochistan
It seems that terrorist incidents are once again taking a similar direction as in the past, in which there is an aspect of harassment of people from different sectors and professions. Ordinary poor laborers are being targeted as soft targets. T...
