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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...

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 galore is the fantastic victory by Green Shirts against visiting England tea...

Angelina Jolie’s realistic depiction of Flood devastations

Hollywood super actress and UN humanitarian aid worker Angelina Jolie has long been a friend of Pakistan, having visited the country on more than one occasion since the 2005 earthquake and then during the 2010 floods. She once again visited Pakistan...

Esteem of peace

Islam is the religion of peace. Over billions of people around the world are followers of Islam. There can be no greater argument supporting Islam as a religion of peace. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), as recorded in Muslim & Bukhari). Allah (SWT)...

No light at end of tunnel

As if rape was not enough, a new criminal trend is on. Yes, girls are raped and then killed with impunity across the country. This week, a girl, whose body was found hanging in a room in her house in the suburb area of Karachi's Korangi locality, is...

Economic conditions, a factor behind lawlessness

It is welcome to note that CM Murad Ali Shah has taken strict notice of rising street crimes in city and issued directives to clean of street criminals who are on the rampage in the city. while presiding over a meeting on law and order in the provinc...

Humanitarian assistance by friendly neighbors

A friend in need is a Friend indeed. This well applies to our next-door neighbor Iran, which was among the first countries to announced and send humanitarian aid to Pakistan for flood affected people in this hour of need and distress. In fact, the e...

The need of appreciation in life

I as human beings feel we continually crave for positive attention. And appreciating someone is best way to go about doing it. We all need to know that how important we are in others people life. We all need to be observed, valued and appreciated in...

Harassment at Workplace – Women melancholies at length

In today’s environment, the menace of Harassment faced by the women gender at workplace needs proper attention of every single organization. As a result of this, women generally turns reluctant in becoming a workforce at any place. Without any...

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A tribute to the leader who gave voice to the people

As Pakistan marks another year since the martyrdom of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto on this solemn 4th of April, 2025, we remember not just the man, but the monumental legacy he left behind. Bhutto was not just a political leader; he was a phenomenon,...

PM announces Rs7.41 per unit cut in power tariff

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif yesterday announced a significant reduction in the electricity prices of up to Rs7.69 per unit for the consumers, pledging to provide further relief in near future through structural reforms in the power secto...
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