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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Hamza Shehbaz has said that there is nothing wrong with maintaining "cordial ties" with the establishment. Speaking to journalists in Lahore on Monday, the PML-N leader said the establishment plays an important role in domestic affairs across the world. “It's good if the establishment supports any government,” he remarked. His statement comes as the Pakistan...

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Monday said President Xi Jinping’s eight major steps outlined at the 3rd Belt and Road Forum have offered new opportunities for developing countries. Addressing the audience of an event titled "China's diplomacy with neighbouring countries"  under the framework of the "Dosti Park Club" here, the envoy highlighted the far-reaching impact of Chinese organisational practices on...

In the quest to combat the harms of smoking, the development of alternatives to cigarettes have emerged as a beacon of hope. However, the realization of these transformative innovations relies heavily on the presence of effective regulatory frameworks that foster innovation while ensuring consumer protection. An important study by Public Health England from 2021, found that smokers who switched...

A holiday was announced in Lahore and its surrounding areas for Friday, November 10, in an effort to alleviate the smog that has shrouded the region in recent weeks. Smog, the infamous mixture of fog and smoke, is slowly but steadily sucking the life out of our bodies. With each passing year, the issue of smog is becoming more...

Entrepreneurship embodies the spirit of innovation, creating self-employment, generating job opportunities, and propelling economic growth. In a developing country like Pakistan, and particularly in the least developed province – Balochistan, the significance of women's entrepreneurship cannot be overstated. The multifaceted economic and social benefits of empowering women through entrepreneurship contribute to poverty reduction, diminish inequality, foster societal development, and...

The campaign to eradicate Hamas is increasingly resembling a war of revenge and retribution. It has caused tremendous destruction and human suffering. After only four weeks, nearly 11,000 in Gaza are dead, one-third of them children under the age of 18, there is a horrifying scarcity of food, medicine, water, and fuel, and nearly half the population is now...

As winter descends upon Lahore, so does the ominous blanket of smog, casting a shadow over the city's skyline and the health of its residents, particularly vulnerable groups like children and the elderly. The annual air pollution crisis demands urgent attention and collective action from both the government and the citizens to combat this menace. The adverse effects of smog...

In today’s competitive job market, finding employment can be a challenging endeavor. Whether you’re a recent graduate, changing careers, or seeking better opportunities, knowing the most effective ways to secure employment is essential. Fresh candidates face a unique set of challenges in the job market, but with determination, adaptability, and a proactive approach, they can increase their chances of finding...

Haemodialysis is a life-saving process for patients of kidney failure as it purifies their blood by taking out waste products and toxins. This requires more than 80 litres of water per session, and a dialysis machine that runs on electricity in addition to single-use disposables. The Gaza Strip has approximately a thousand patients who require haemodialysis at least twice...

Many students dream of getting into civil services career. In order to accomplish the goal, they visit different academies in urban areas or even take online classes. There are centres charging as much as Rs25,000 for just the compulsory papers, and Rs60,000 for all 12 subjects. Most of the aspirants do not earn that much money in a month....

GENEVA: United Nations workers observed a minute's silence on Monday to honour the more than 100 employees killed in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas war began last month, the largest toll of humanitarian workers in the organisation's 78-year history. Staff at UN offices in Geneva bowed their heads as a candle was lit in memory of the 101 employees of UN...

GAZA: The tiny babies lie side by side, some wrapped in green fabric roughly taped around them for warmth, others wearing only nappies, a picture of vulnerability, their lives in grave danger with every minute that passes, Reuters reports. The newborns are under the care of exhausted medics at Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital, which is besieged by Israeli tanks battling Hamas fighters,...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Core Committee Monday called upon the Supreme Court (SC) to take cognisance of the unprecedented uptick in the "ongoing state coercive measures and reprisal actions" against PTI’s leaders, workers and officials ahead of the general elections scheduled to be held on February 8, 2023. PTI core committee requested the top court to take immediate notice of...

ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the parliament on Monday passed a resolution against the Supreme Court’s verdict on civilians’ trial in the military courts, urging the top court to stop implementation of the judgment "unless it is considered by a larger bench". In a unanimous verdict, a five-member bench of the Supreme Court last month declared civilians' trials in military...

QUETTA: Pakistan on Monday opened three new border crossings to accelerate the repatriation of undocumented Afghan nationals who have been ordered to leave the country or face expulsion, officials said. Many Afghans have opted to go home voluntarily to avoid deportation under a government push for undocumented migrants to be expelled. Pakistan's move affects more than 1 million Afghans, many...