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Thursday November 21, 2024
News Desk

  • November 21, 2024

    New MDCAT to be conducted in Sindh on Dec 8

    Statement also noted that 38,609 students were expected to sit exam

  • November 21, 2024

    Govt puts names of 4,300 beggars on ECL

    Matters of mutual interest and promotion of Pak-Saudi relations discussed during the meeting

  • November 21, 2024

    PTI lacks strategy: Fazl

    Maulana Fazl says that he is in favour of the former ruling party’s right to protest

  • November 21, 2024

    Trump picks former WWE executive to head education

    US President Donald Trump speaks at a press conference with Linda McMahon on March 29, 2019 at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. —...

  • November 21, 2024

    Sindh govt to review early childhood education policy, integrate foundation learning mechanism

    Sindh Minister for Education and Mineral Development Syed Sardar Ali Shah chairs a meeting to review early childhood education policy on November...

  • November 21, 2024

    Passing, grace marks raised for matric, Inter students across Pakistan

    Matric class students seen in an examination centre during the annual matriculation exams on May 29, 2024. — PPIThe government has raised the...

  • November 21, 2024

    Comsats University awards 925 degrees to graduating students of Wah Campus

    This representational image shows a shadow of two graduate students. — AFP/File Islamabad : The convocation of Comsats University Islamabad , Wah...

  • November 21, 2024

    Locked potential

    As the world shifts towards digitisation, Pakistan’s progress appears uncertain. Our neighbouring country, India, earns over $200 billion annually...

  • November 21, 2024

    Smog solutions

    Even though farmers have been burning residue for decades, it is only now that the problem has grown so bad. I believe the record increase in the...

  • November 21, 2024

    Public toilets

    I am writing to highlight a pressing issue that affects the daily lives and dignity of countless individuals across Pakistan: the lack of accessible...

  • November 21, 2024

    Lost gem

    On October 10, Pakistan and South Asia lost Syed Abid Rizvi. Although his passing at the fine age of 86 years went largely unreported, Rizvi was a...

  • November 21, 2024

    Criminal negligence

    According to news reports, it has been discovered that at least 30 patients contracted HIV while undergoing dialysis treatment at a hospital in...

  • November 21, 2024

    Japan ramps up tech ambitions with $65bn for AI, chips

    This file photo taken on May 10, 2023 shows visitors walking past a sign promoting ChatGPT. —AFP/fileTOKYO: Japan is readying a $65-billion push...

  • November 21, 2024

    What new taxes could help raise money to fight climate change?

    COP29 president Mukhtar Babayev delivers a speech during the opening of the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku on November 11,...

  • November 20, 2024

    ATC issues non-bailable warrants for Gandapur

    Police had registered a case against CM Gandapur at Manawan Police Station in Lahore

  • November 20, 2024

    Maritime minister visits Hutchison Port in Hong Kong

    Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh acknowledges port’s vital contributions to transforming country’s maritime infrastructure

  • November 20, 2024

    Lost in the struggle

    The ongoing political upheaval and conflicts among leaders aren’t just theoretical issues; they have tangible, daily effects on ordinary...

  • November 20, 2024

    Unjust exclusion

    The International Cricket Council has recently faced criticism for seemingly excluding certain cities from the ICC Trophy Tour in Pakistan. This...

  • November 20, 2024

    Water conundrum

    The country is facing an increasingly dire water shortage due to a combination of internal and external factors. Several factors have contributed to...

  • November 20, 2024

    Accidents in the capital

    Islamabad’s roads are under stress due to heavy traffic. As a result, traffic deaths are rising in the capital nowadays. Rash driving and...

  • November 20, 2024

    Screen addiction

    The pervasive influence of social media has transformed the way we interact, consume information, and perceive the world. While these platforms...

  • November 20, 2024

    Housing shortage

    Karachi’s real estate market may be booming, but this growth has come at the expense of millions of middle and lower-income families. Despite the...

  • November 20, 2024

    Hazardous air

    Smog has become a major health-hazard for all in the South Asia region. The global community must show a concrete commitment to tackle this...

  • November 20, 2024

    Where is the relief?

    While the prime minister promised a three-month relief on electricity bills, we have yet to experience any tangible benefits from this initiative....

  • November 20, 2024

    Pak aims to slash power prices for EV charging stations: report

    Tesla Model X electric cars recharge their batteries in Berlin, Germany, November 13, 2019. — ReutersPakistan is looking to stimulate demand for...

  • November 19, 2024

    Pakistan-US partnership set to revive under Trump: Ahsan Iqbal

    Minister recalled US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor, launched during government tenure of 2013-18

  • November 19, 2024

    CII decree against VPNs unreasonable: Senate panel

    Taking a jibe at CII, committee suggests that body should also ban television as it displays harmful content

  • November 19, 2024

    Banks start receiving applications for Haj 2025

    Quota for government Hajj scheme is 89,605 with 5,000 seats allocated for overseas Pakistanis

  • November 19, 2024

    ‘Do-or-die protest’: PTI announces giving ‘surprise’ to govt on 24th

    “PTI supporters’ families are being harassed during raids at their houses in Punjab” Saif says

  • November 19, 2024

    Sindh govt presents policy framework to control livestock diseases

    A trader feeds the cows at a cattle market in Karachi, Pakistan. — AFP/FileThe Sindh Livestock Department has launched a comprehensive strategy...

  • November 19, 2024

    Beyond ethnic politics

    Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, has long been shaped by ethnic tensions. In recent years, the dynamics have shifted. Karachi’s political...

  • November 19, 2024

    Grace in defeat

    US President-elect Donald Trump’s winning speech on November 6, 2024, emphasized his commitment to the American people and his vision for the...

  • November 19, 2024

    Lack of food

    Food insecurity is an alarming issue that affects millions across Pakistan, yet it often goes unnoticed. Despite being an agricultural country,...

  • November 19, 2024

    Legislative rush

    The recent swift passage of multiple laws through parliament has evoked serious concerns in most Pakistanis. These changes, which have significantly...

  • November 19, 2024

    Clear the backlog

    This letter refers to the news story ‘SC devises plan for 59,191 pending cases’ . Pendency has been a long-term issue for the judicial system....

  • November 19, 2024

    Dangerous bridge

    The Kuladher Balogram Bridge in Swat has become a dangerous spot for commuters. It is currently under construction but the exceedingly slow pace of...

  • November 19, 2024

    Great divide

    Sights of Pakistani dignitaries being shouted at and abused by disgruntled young people are becoming a common phenomenon within and outside the...

  • November 18, 2024

    Dialogue door not shut yet, Khawaja Asif tells PTI

    "From our side, the dialogue offer to PTI is still intact," says defence minister

  • November 18, 2024

    Corrigendum

    FO advises media to seek confirmation from ministry before publishing stories

  • November 18, 2024

    Noted writer, intellectual Khaled Ahmed passes away

    Ahmed was renowned for his sharp and insightful analyses and unwavering dedication to intellectual discourse

  • November 18, 2024

    Probe body sees malpractices in dialysis ward of Multan’s Nishtar Hospital

    Families of 25 affected patients remain untested, raising concerns about further transmission

  • November 18, 2024

    Smog dilemma

    Organisations and people managing buildings that rely on ventilation systems based on fresh air, especially in cities like Lahore, are facing a...

  • November 18, 2024

    Wrong shop

    This letter refers to the article ‘IMF’s failed prescription’ by Yousuf Nazar. The writer argues that the IMF’s conditions reduce deficits...

  • November 18, 2024

    Intangible change

    With the government’s successful passage of the 26th Amendment to the constitution, it is perhaps time to shift focus to addressing the pressing...

  • November 18, 2024

    Bold green step

    The recent announcement by the UK government to introduce legislation restricting future coal mine licenses marks a commendable step towards a...

  • November 18, 2024

    Feed the birds

    Feeding birds on our rooftops not only revives a beautiful tradition but also gives purpose to our leftover food, which can be used to support bird...

  • November 18, 2024

    Rent reform

    As a practising lawyer, I have seen contentious cases where tenants claim to have purchased the property during rent disputes. Courts usually rule...

  • November 18, 2024

    Waste blueprint

    Dealing with waste management effectively has become a major priority. The current increase in waste production requires action and cooperation from...