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Eradicating drugs: Matter of concern

As a nation, it is a matter of concern to us that Pakistan is 10% of the population of South Asia but the smoking rate here is 32% while the number of drug addicts has exceeded millions, most of whom are young and most of them are drug addicts. Indiv...

6 September 1965

6 September 1965 is the most important day in our military history. It commemorates the days of the September War when the armed forces of Pakistan and the entire nation defended their freedom and national dignity against Indian aggression. On that...

Expectations dashed to ground

Though it was highly expected that after the approval of IMF bailout and transfer of dollars into our accounts, the rupee will strengthen again US dollar, but that is not the case in real sense of the word. Initially the Pak rupee gained some strengt...

Despicable utterances and statements

Though there is more than a week but former PM Imran Khan's yet another despicable statement is talk of the town, with political and social and intellectual circles flaying the IK for what they call deliberate bids on part of Imran Khan to malign the...

Dilemma of another kind

Though suicide rate has been very in Chitral in recent years, but after the recent flash floods that have multiplied people’s woes, the cases of suicides have further increased in the hilly region. Despite the increase of literacy rate as compa...

Eight best ways that make you a good Manager

Even if you feel confident and capable of handling your responsibilities, becoming a manager in the name is one thing and actually managing things is one feat. Taking on a leadership role might be intimidating in and of itself. It might be challengin...

Pakistan thankful to Antonio Guterres in this hour of distress

At times when the country is reeling under unprecedented impact of the climate change effects that have caused unprecedented floods with water inundating entire localities across the country, the ongoing visit by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Gute...

Medical students take sigh of relief

In a welcome move, the Medical College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2022 has been postponed by the newly-formed Pakistan Medical Council (PMC) in the wake of flash floods due to which the students are unable to reach their exam centres and also not able to...

How does excessive mobile phones usage damage health?

In a rapidly digitalizing world, it is no wonder that we are being swept away by technology. Taking just a smartphone into consideration, things have gone far beyond the mere matter of connecting us through vast distances. Rather, technology has offe...

No respite in street crimes

Once again Karachiites are facing the onslaught of street criminals who are probing the citizens at gun point in broad day light. The situation has reached an alarming level and around fifty seven street crimes took place in the metropolis during the...

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Bilawal stresses need to overcome national divisions for consensus

LAHORE: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that deep-rooted divisions in the country remain the biggest obstacle to achieving consensus. During a meeting with party officials, senior PPP leaders  Sajjad-ul-Has...

CM Murad, Italian CG discuss investment, trade relations

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah and the newly appointed Consul General of Italy Fabrizio agreed to further coordinate their efforts to facilitate investment in Sindh. In a meeting held here at CM House yesterday, the CM Sindh and It...

MQM-P leader writes to CJP over alarming rise in traffic fatalities

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) leader and Deputy Parliamentary Leader in the Sindh Assembly, Taha Ahmed Khan, has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, urging him to take suo motu notice of the rising number of deadly...

ECP disqualifies 24 ex-lawmakers

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disqualified 24 former members of the National and Provincial Assemblies for failing to submit their asset and liability declarations for the fiscal year 2022-2023, yesterday. According to an o...
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