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Community engagement and volunteerism: Cultivating a culture of social impact

Introduction: In the intricate tapestry of society, the threads of community engagement and volunteerism form a vibrant pattern that weaves together individuals, neighborhoods, and entire nations. The essence of community service lies not only in the...

Time to expedite work on new Dams

The Diamer Bhasha Dam project to store water and generate electricity on the Indus River between Kohistan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Diamer districts of Gilgit-Baltistan, the cornerstone of which due to difficulties in acquiring required funds and lan...

Unveiling heights: Women redefining extreme sports

In the adrenaline-fueled realm of extreme sports, women are shattering barriers, redefining boundaries, and carving their names onto the peaks, waves, and ramps once dominated by men. The rise of women in extreme sports like surfing, skateboarding, a...

Evaluating Poverty Alleviation Strategies

In the pursuit of combating poverty, societies across the globe have embarked on multifaceted strategies and initiatives aimed at providing relief, empowering communities, and breaking the cycle of deprivation. From microfinance to education programs...

Cricket: Winds of Change

Though hockey is our national game, but cricket is the most popular sports in Pakistan and people of all age from children to youth as also senior citizens love watch cricket match. Their passion of the game of cricket known no bounds and in mega eve...

Navigating the divide: Cultural appropriation in fashion and its impact

Cultural appropriation in the fashion industry is a topic that has sparked significant debate and scrutiny in recent years. At the intersection of creativity and cultural exchange, the industry faces complex challenges regarding the respectful repres...

Urban life and mental health: How cities affect our well-being

Our world is changing fast, and more and more people are living in cities than ever before. Urbanization, the growth of cities, brings both excitement and challenges. While cities offer opportunities, entertainment, and diverse communities, they also...

Encouraging development for energy sector

The discovery of new gas reserves in Sindh province is encouraging in the scenario that needle gas reserves are rapidly depleting. Although gas is being obtained from wells at many places, it is still less than the country's needs. There are high hop...

Formal process of privatization commences

Media reports say that the formal process for the demerger of Pakistan International Airlines began on Friday last after the Privatization Commission appointed a financial adviser for the transaction. According to a report, a consortium led by Ernst...

Pakistan facing consequences of global warming

The alarming results of the upcoming research reports regarding climate change are strongly highlighting the need to take effective measures to prevent global warming at the individual level of the countries and the planet as a whole. Pakistan has fa...

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PIA privatisation to be broadcast live on digital platforms

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif yesterday directed that the ongoing privatisation process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) be broadcast live on television and digital platforms, ensuring transparency throughout the proceedings. Chair...

Pakistan's polio tally rises to eight in 2025

PESHAWAR: The National Institute of Health (NIH) has confirmed a new case of polio in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the third from the province this year and the eighth reported across Pakistan as this year's second inoculation drive is in full swing. Th...

At least six terrorists 'sent to hell', four injured in KP's Bannu: ISPR

BANNU: At least six terrorists were killed while four others were injured during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) carried out by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu District, the military's media wing said yesterday. According to a sta...

US envoy Baker, CM Murad discuss trade, investment opportunities

KARACHI: US Charge d Affaires Natalie Baker, during her visit to Karachi, reaffirmed Washington's commitment to expanding trade and investment ties with Pakistan, highlighting the importance of private sector leadership and economic cooperation for s...
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