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IK should focus on relief activities instead of Long March

It is very unfortunate that one-third of the country is still under water due to which the masses are reeling in real pain and agony but the PTI Chief Imran Khan is more concerned about his Long March. Right now, all the parties and political leaders...

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 reported, two KMC officials of the fire brigade department were gunned down...

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-ranking army officer, far-right fringe politician, and fan of Brazil’...

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 bucket lists. For decades, the Saudi economy has remained heavily reliant on...

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 the loss in terms of loss of human lives and the impact on their minds and...

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, but the ground realities are very complexed and one is not sure how Mr Dar...

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 acts of heckling and sloganeering of opponents not only in Pakistan but also...

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, we mean a substance that has been introduced uninvited into something. V...

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 Muslim law, concept of mahr is to ensure women's financial security. However,...

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 made during Secretary Blinken meeting with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zar...

NC Big Stories

Justice Shah relinquishes role as SC's administrative judge

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court's senior puisne judge, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, has relinquished from the position of a SC administrative judge, yesterday. It has emerged that Justice Mansoor refused to sign regular administrative documents that were h...

OVER INVOLVEMENT IN MAY 9 RIOTS

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's nephew Hassan Khan Niazi is among 60 more "culprits" sentenced by the military court for their involvement in the May 9 riots, the military's media wing said yesterday. "The Field Genera...

Pak Army major martyred, 13 terrorists killed: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Army major embraced martyrdom while 13 terrorists were killed during three separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military's media wing said yesterday. An intelligence-based operation was conducted on the reported prese...

Pak-China partnership key to regional stability: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasised the enduring and pivotal strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, calling it "an anchor of regional stability" and "a beacon of hope for global peace and prosperity." Speaking at a ceremony...
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