OP-ED

Stiff fiscal challenges ahead

One would agree with the Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar, who has painted a broad-based dismal macroeconomic outlook this year, but what he missed about the hitting the bull’s eye is that the economic melt-down which is prevailing right now is the...

Stiff challenge for security apparatus

Hardly a week goes by without a terrorist attack in the country, mainly the KP and Balochistan provinces, where the banned TTP and other militant and terrorists’ groups have regrouped after the take-over of Afghanistan by Taliban in August last...

Breast cancer: awareness is the key

It is very unfortunate that despite repeated pleas by the medical experts, our society sill stigmatizes some fatal health issues pertaining to reproductive health like the uterine cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer and also the mental diseases....

An issue of national emergency

It is very unfortunate that the deadly virus of polio is rebounding once again with steep and steady emergence, mainly the KP and Balochistan provinces. On the one hand, the virus cases are rising while at the same time, the polio teams are under thr...

Use of EVMs in Punjab LB polls, a delaying tactic

It is very unfortunate that the Punjab government intentionally creates problems for the Federal Government in matters of national interests.  It comes up with novel practices and uncalled for stunts to create a dilly dally situation in serious...

STAND AND RISE – COPIOUS FLOOD IS ONE OF THE PROVENANCES TO DECIDE

Torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan affected approximately more than 33 million people, including around 16 million children, which have also brought devastating rains, floods and landslides. Some major rivers breached their banks and dams overflow...

Cybercrime – A matter of concern

Crime is a word used for wrong deed or offence, but when it comes to cybercrime then, it can be defined as a crime done by internet to cause an immeasurable loss to the individual, organization, or the government. Cybercrime is a punishable offence c...

Smog: yet another climate change effect

It is very unfortunate that our country is exposed to all effects of Climate Change ranging from heatwaves, drought to floods and now smog. The changing weather patterns and abnormal rains and extreme temperatures are badly affecting our lives and en...

PTI always inclined to negative tactics

PTI leader and former Information Minister Fawad Chaudhary in recent statement has hinted at PTI's Long March once again, for which he said the date is going to be announced soon by the PTI chief Imran Khan.   Though it will not be in the Red Z...

What you sow, so shall you reap

What goes around, comes around in a big way. And that is exactly what has befallen PTI chief and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been disqualified by the Election Commission of Pakistan for selling the Toshakana gifts which are the state's...

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Rawalpindi to host opening ceremony of PSL X for first time

Rawalpindi: Much-anticipated tenth edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League ( PSL X) is set to begin with a grand opening ceremony at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday, April 11. This marks the first time the city will host the opening ceremo...

Karachi gears up for PSL X as police release smart traffic plan

KARACHI: Police has released a comprehensive traffic plan ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) X matches, set to kick off on April 11, 2025. According to the traffic police, the National Coaching Center and China Ground will serve as designated...

Pakistan defeats Ireland in Women’s World Cup Qualifier opener

LAHORE: Pakistan grabbed a 38-run victory over Ireland with help of Aliya Riaz and Sidra Amin’s half-centuries and Diana Baig’s four-wicket haul in the opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier at the Gaddafi Stad...

Comedy Theater Play Monkey Business held at Arts Council

Karachi: A prominent writer, producer and actor Yasir Hussain's Comedy Theater Play "MONKEY BUSINESS" media night show was held at Karachi Arts Council Auditorium. It was full of the top Pakistan Celebrities like  Adnan Shah Tipo, Hajira Shah, &...
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