We had a national holiday on May 1 to celebrate Labour Day and the media reported lots of functions, speeches etc, by political leaders and such....
It is quite disturbing that there are over 28 million out of school children in Pakistan. Our education system is not well-funded, with less than 2...
The climate change crisis is not a future possibility but a present reality. From floods in Europe, droughts in Africa and, most recently, heavy...
I believe that every provincial capital should have a democracy centre that promotes governance and democracy among locals. It should include an...
Despite having large deposits of natural gas in Sui, Balochistan and in some other areas, the energy authorities are unable to provide sufficient...
It is high time we address a fundamental barrier to justice in Pakistan: the confusing mix of legal jargon that leaves the ordinary citizens...
Almost every day we witness a number of TV commercials and ads in print media of various banks offering free services including cheque books, ATM,...
The purpose of this letter is to bring attention to a matter of utmost importance regarding the Government Islamia Degree College, Badin. This...
A currency exchange dealer counting $100 bills. — AFP/FileAs any old-school currencies trader will tell you: buy dollars, wear diamonds. It is...
The logo of the OPEC is pictured at the OPEC headquarters on October 4, 2022. — AFP FileLONDON: Saudi Arabia and its allies in OPEC+ are likely to...
Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek. — World Economic ForumISTANBUL: Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek on Saturday cited positive results...
Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks to the press as he arrives at the 2019 annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 4,...
Representational image of onions. — AFP FileNEW DELHI: India has lifted restrictions on the export of onions, according to an official...
Former caretaker PM Anwarul Haq Kakar and PMLN leader Hanif Abbasi exchanged hot words over the wheat scandal
Pakistan's first satellite mission to the moon, iCube Qamar, has been launched on board China’s Chang’E6 from Hainan, China
Imran Khan said his party has been saying for 18 months that it is ready for talks as dialogue is always part of politics
Federal government has decided to amend the constitutional provision for appointment of judges to the superior judiciary
Systems Limited, IT and IT-enabled services provider, hosted US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on May 3, 2024. — Facebook/ProPakistaniLAHORE:...
The logo of the Telenor Microfinance Bank . — temenos websiteKARACHI: Telenor Microfinance Bank reported a strong profit before tax of Rs1.03...
Chief Executive TDAP Mr. Zubair Motiwala met with HE Dr. Bakheet Ateeq Al-Remaiti, Consul General of UAE, in Karachi on May 3, 2024. —...
A person walks by a sign advertising employment at a fast-food restaurant in New York City. — AFP FileWASHINGTON: The US added 175,000 jobs in...
This picture shows President Vladimir Putin attending a meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union States of Russia and Belarus, in Saint...
Working oil pumpjacks on the outskirts of Maricopa in Kern County, California, on September 21, 2023. — AFPNEW YORK: Oil prices edged lower on...
Turkey's Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek. — AFP FileISTANBUL: Turkish annual consumer price inflation climbed to 69.8 percent in April, official...
I would like to congratulate Dr Ikhtiar Baig on his successful win from NA-241. As a resident of this constituency, I eagerly watched Dr Baig’s...
When our neighbour’s house was being renovated, one worker had the job of taking a load of bricks to the upper storey then coming back down to...
It has been around a year since the government established the Special Investment Facilitation Council to attract foreign direct investment ....
The PML-N has been given another chance to serve the country but does not appear to have learnt any lessons from its previous attempts.The...
Over the last decade, there has been a mushroom growth of private housing schemes across the country. No doubt, the government alone could not have...
This letter refers to the news report ‘Punjab cabinet approves Nawaz Kisan Card’ . While it would be all right for the Punjab chief minister to...
Ever since cronies and political appointees started getting made heads of sports bodies and organizations, Pakistan’s performance on the field and...
Imran Khan has reportedly given the PTI the go-ahead to negotiate with the establishment. What was all the long-drawn fuss and anti-establishment...
Modi asserted that he would not let the quotas of scheduled classes going to Muslims on the basis of religion
Fazl alleged “manipulation of votes” and “sale” of all legislature “from Sindh Assembly to the President’s House” took place in the...
His remarks came as purported “talks” between the PTI and the establishment have become the talk of the town in recent days
The sui gas meters can be seen in this picture. — APP FileIn a relentless effort to control the menace of gas theft, the SSGC continued to conduct...
In an age where knowledge is power and connectivity is king, the lack of reliable mobile internet services in Panjgur represents a formidable...
We are living in a crooked society which has gained notoriety for its inhumanity, inefficiency, inaction, injustice, and lawlessness. In such a...
The alarming rates of unemployment and the scarcity of opportunities for fresh graduates in Pakistan not only undermine the aspirations of our young...
Recent reports have highlighted that several cities in Pakistan, including Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad, have some of the worst air quality in the...
The transition to motherhood can be a challenging and isolating experience for many women, leading to depression, anxiety, and a significant impact...
This year, the government and associate groups marked Labour Day with zeal and enthusiasm - paying tribute to the labourers for their untiring...
Six months ago, I was perfectly happy with my 4GB internet package and 125 minutes of talking time. Then suddenly, the mobile network...
This letter refers to the editorial ‘Symbol, strategy or apathy?’ . It seems that for the post of deputy prime minister, which is not even...
The screenshot shows the High Commission of Pakistan in Rwanda hosting a webinar on "Exploring the African Market - Rwanda", attracting over 100...
Clare Lombardelli, the OECD’s chief economist. — BloombergLONDON: High flows of immigration into rich countries are helping to strengthen jobs...
