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PTI condemns ‘shameful raid’ at residence of PTI chief in broad daylight ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday said that masked men, came in four vehicles, broke into his house, beaten his son and nephew and ‘misbehaved with women’, while he was attending the Supreme Court hearing regarding his party’s electoral symbol of “bat”. During the hearing, the...

RAWALPINDI: Four soldiers of armed forces laid down their lives fighting valiantly against terrorists during an operation in Buleda, Kech District, Balochistan. "On 13 January 2024, during an operation conducted by the security forces in general area Buleda, Kech District, terrorists exploded an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on a security forces’ vehicle, which was followed by an intense fire exchange....

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Saturday issued written ruling on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI's) intra-party polls and electoral symbol. In its brief verdict, authored by Justice Arshad Ali, the PHC asked the ECP to issue a certificate to PTI on its website. In the order, the PHC ruled that the PTI had the right to contest the elections on its electoral...

The induction of inexperienced teachers in private schools is like playing with the future of students. Such teachers often lack the essential experience, qualifications and level of maturity that are needed to effectively teach and manage a classroom. Teachers have to perform multifaceted tasks. Along with imparting education, the teachers need to understand the psychology of their students in...

The recent attack on a passenger bus in the Chillas area of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) has shaken the local community, and raised concerns about the safety and security of those using the region’s transport services. GB is known for its beauty and peace. However, terrorist attacks in the past have damaged the sanctity of the region, and cast a dark shadow...

The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) had invited applica- tions from the general public and overseas Pakistanis in September 2023 for residential plots in sectors G-12 and F-12 of Islamabad. The processing fee, ranging from Rs5,000 to Rs20,000 against various plots of land, was collected by the authority. Moreover, it promised to hold a ballot for plot allocation...

I often travel using the M3 Motorway between Lahore and Multan. The motorway has generally been a great relief for the people, but it has now developed rather irritating bumps and potholes as one approaches the underpass. These are seriously dangerous as they are encoun- tered suddenly by fast-moving vehicles. The relevant authorities should initiate repair work without any further...

I often travel using the M3 Motorway between Lahore and Multan. The motorway has generally been a great relief for the people, but it has now developed rather irritating bumps and potholes as one approaches the underpass. These are seriously dangerous as they are encoun- tered suddenly by fast-moving vehicles. The relevant authorities should initiate repair work without any further...

In the face of the increasingly negative impact of climate change, countries across the globe have come up with effective measures to counter the challenges. For instance, Indonesia has enacted a law that makes it mandatory for a couple to plant a tree as they tie the knot. This way, the country has decided to encounter the climate change...

Government pension, a financial provision extended to retired public servants and their families, constitutes a cornerstone of social welfare policies. This monetary benefit, commonly referred to as pension, serves as a tangible manifestation of a government's commitment to provide financial security and support to individuals who have dedicated their professional lives to public service. A balance must be struck between...

Pakistan has often been compared to Bangladesh in economic numbers. The juggernaut rise of Bangladeshi exports has been seen as a marvel success story. In 2023, apparel exports reached a staggering $47 billion according to numbers released by the country’s Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). On the contrary, Pakistan’s exports have failed to grow significantly. Despite our failure to replicate...

The relationship between industry and the environment encompasses issues such as pollution, resource management, sustainability, and the impacts of industrial activities on ecosystems. Its key aspects to consider include: a. Pollution and Environmental Degradation: Industries, especially manufacturing, mining, and chemical industries, often produce pollutants that can harm the environment. This includes air pollution (like CO2 and other greenhouse gases), water...

Albert Schweitzer famously observed, "The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings." Regarding human rights, Pakistan has been plagued by the problem of enforced disappearances for a considerable amount of time. There is, nonetheless, some optimism for a solution to this intricate and protracted issue due to the Commission of...

The IMF Board of Directors has met and released Rs 700 million, the second tranche of the current $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement. This is also the end of the caretaker government’s responsibility, for when the IMF conducts a review for the remaining $1.1 billion of the SBA, it will be April, and the new government elected on February 8...

Written order says court seeks final report from federation on all ‘returned’ Baloch missing persons ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday gave time till February 13, to the federal government for recovery of all missing Baloch students. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kyani issued the written order while hearing Baloch missing students’ case. The court also sought the final report from...