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Terror rearing its head in the country’s financial hub

As if street crimes were not enough, terror is also rearing its ugly head in the megapolis. The two back-to-back incidents in Karachi last week are a case in point.  As r...

Brazil, it is time to wake up from your Bolsonaro nightmare

In the aftermath of Brazil’s last general election in 2018, the Wall Street Journal’s editorial page celebrated the victory of Jair Bolsonaro – a former low-...

Islamic heritage and Saudi Arabia’s quest for a diversified economy

Although Saudi Arabia is home to some of the world’s most historically significant Islamic sites, international tourists have yet to add visiting the Kingdom to their bu...

People displaced by floods prone to mental illnesses

The natural calamities in the form of recent torrential monsoon rains and then flash floods which wreaked havoc with our country, has not only caused material losses but also...

Will 'Dar-economics' rectify our ailing economy?

Though a lot of expectations are being pinned on Mr Ishaq Dar to rectify the country's ailing economy, particularly to control the free fall of Pak currency against US dollar,...

Where do we head?

It is very unfortunate that former PM and PTI chief Imran Khan has transferred his toxic and ill-mentality to his supporters as well which can be gauged from their repeated ac...

Pollution: Red-light for the health of people

Pollution is a term which even kids are aware of these days. It has become so common that almost everyone acknowledges fact that pollution is rising continuously. In pollution...

Tradition of dowry system and Mahr

We will discuss about tradition and concept of 'Dowry' and 'Mahr' in Islam. Literal meaning of term 'mahr' is dower, however, two terms have some distinct differences. In Musl...

US food security assistance for Pakistan laudable

In a welcome move, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced another $10 million for food security assistance, which is need of the hour. The announcement was mad...

Moments to cherish and celebrate

A series of good news are pouring from Pakistan's sports front since the Commonwealth Games in August to the current Pak-England Test series. And the latest addition to this g...

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Train services from Quetta to other parts of country remain suspended

KARACHI: Train services from Quetta to other parts of country remain suspended for 21st consecutive day. Trains running from Quetta to major cities like Peshawar and Karachi h...

Polio cases surge in Balochistan linked to fake vaccinations

 QUETTA: Sudden rise in polio cases in Balochistan has been attributed to disturbing revelation that children are being falsely marked as vaccinated without receiving act...

Govt offers Rs10m bounty for katcha area dacoits

LAHORE: Following directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Punjab government has announced bounty of Rs 10 million on heads of katcha area dacoits. Initiative is part...

Severe rain forecast for Sindh, Balochistan from Aug 26-30

KARACHI: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of new monsoon system expected to bring heavy rains across country from August 26 to 30, with southern reg...
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