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Default rumours doing rounds once again

Once again the Pakistan’s default rumours are making rounds as the country is required to meet the one billion dollar sukuk bond payments next month.  On one hand, the Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed optimism, saying the country w...

Citizens feel insecure due to rising crimes

The increasing cybercrimes in the country have created a sense of insecurity among citizens. From financial affairs to personal accounts, and on the social media, the citizens are faced with a wave of cyber-crimes. Every now and then we come across c...

England secured T20 World Cup title on merit

England won ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia and was able winning T20 for second time in 2022. Earlier in 2010, they won in West Indies. English also won one-day world champion, so English team has in credit champion of two formats. It should be r...

‘Beasts of night’ on the rampage

Child abuse is going unabated and in yet another terrible act, a teenage boy was sexually assaulted, raped and then killed in Bahadurabad locality of Karachi last week. The deceased's body was found dumped near Alamgir Hospital. It was later moved t...

Discussion crack regarding maternities and children

Healthy family relationships depend on healthy communications there are many ways and times to practice and teach good communication to children. There are many times that without good communication, parent-child relationship suffers and sometimes en...

The Global Shield initiative

Though the recently-announced international aid programme titled 'Global Shield' assistance and funding would not fully cater to the huge and unprecedented losses incurred due to climate change effects in Pakistan, yet it will definitely compensate t...

Benefits of city life

The life in a big city has its own benefits as well as disadvantages, merits and demerits etc. The city life is very structured with problems issues etc as compared with the village life. There is varying difference in the lifestyle of both city and...

Consequences of work stress

Stress is our body’s response to pressure. Many different situations or life events can cause stress. It is often triggered when we experience something new, unexpected or that threatens our sense of self, or when we feel we have little control...

Another good development

In yet another welcome development, Pakistan out of  high risk third countries list. Yes, UK has removed our country from this list through what we may call a statutory instrument.  It means that the UK foreign office recognizes the progres...

Self-confidence: Fundamental to get achievement

Self-confidence can be defined as belief in yourself and your abilities. It is basically freedom from doubt. It is not something that can be taught. It is something that we develop internally by ourselves. It is very important to live a healthy and h...

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High-handedness against Minorities in India

The referendum held in Los Angeles, California, USA for the establishment of Khalistan was successful. More than 35,000 Sikhs participated in the vote to make Indian Punjab Khalistan. The Sikh community from all over the United States arrived in Los...

PSL 10 tickets go up for sale

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday commenced selling tickets for the Pakistan Super League-X (PSL-10) online as the six-team competition is scheduled to start on April 11. The tournament will be played in four cities – Karach...

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate against NZealand

DUBAI: Pakistan cricket team has been penalised for maintaining a slow over-rate in their second One Day International (ODI) against New Zealand. This is the second time in a row that Pakistan has been fined for slow over-rate, with the first instanc...

Pakistan gets presidency of Asian Cricket Council

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has become president of the Asian Cricket Council following a decision taken by the regional executive committee. The ACC executive committee held a virtual session in which the decision for...
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