In a turn of fortunes, and for some a rightful reset of justice, the Islamabad High Court has acquitted PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in the Avenfield Apartments reference case.The high court had also...
Pakistan has no vast reserves of oil, gas, or other natural resources that it can count on to turn its present economic woes around. The only resource that the country can count on to build a better...
The price of electricity has more than tripled amidst the recent wave of high inflation. A rise in the price of electricity automatically increases the prices of many services and goods. Expensive...
Combating rural food insecurity requires a broad, long-term plan. Rural areas often have limited access to markets and transportation infrastructure, making it difficult for farmers to sell and...
The PML-N slogan ‘respect the vote’ is undoubtedly very important and meaningful if one fully understands it. This clearly means political parties need to be elected by the votes of the...
Marble factory workers in Islamabad are exposed to high levels of marble dust in their workplace. This issue is not only an environmental concern but also a serious health hazard for the workers and...
The ongoing situation in Palestine has led to numerous human rights violations and it is important for us to take a stand against these injustices. I’ve seen many people around me who, despite...
This refers to the letter ‘Towards literacy’ by Deputy Director Nazneen Zehra. I appreciate the steps the writer has taken to foster a culture of reading among our children. However, I believe...
This letter refers to the editorial ‘Jirga injustice’ and the news report ‘Police say pictures of girls were doctored’ . No words can describe the trauma the departed girl must have faced...
I am a 15-year old daily-wage sanitation worker. I sweep the streets of Karachi and above me are at least three tiers of contractors and subcontractors. I am paid an illegal wage of Rs15000 per...
Micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises face a multitude of challenges. Among these hurdles are difficulties in accessing affordable financing, the unpredictability of market demand, global...