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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...

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Bilawal stresses need to overcome national divisions for consensus

LAHORE: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that deep-rooted divisions in the country remain the biggest obstacle to achieving consensus. During a meeting with party officials, senior PPP leaders  Sajjad-ul-Has...

CM Murad, Italian CG discuss investment, trade relations

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah and the newly appointed Consul General of Italy Fabrizio agreed to further coordinate their efforts to facilitate investment in Sindh. In a meeting held here at CM House yesterday, the CM Sindh and It...

MQM-P leader writes to CJP over alarming rise in traffic fatalities

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) leader and Deputy Parliamentary Leader in the Sindh Assembly, Taha Ahmed Khan, has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, urging him to take suo motu notice of the rising number of deadly...

ECP disqualifies 24 ex-lawmakers

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disqualified 24 former members of the National and Provincial Assemblies for failing to submit their asset and liability declarations for the fiscal year 2022-2023, yesterday. According to an o...
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