Bilawal Bhutto Zardari led a parliamentary delegation on a visit to Washington, D.C. On the first day of the visit, important meetings were held and foreign policy was discussed. The former Foreign Minister, in an interview with American TV channel CBS, explained the purpose of the delegation’s visit. Bilawal strongly and effectively presented Pakistan’s stance...
Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, leading a delegation of MQM Pakistan, met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the budget for the next financial year and the development projects of urban Sindh. Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal, Dr. Farooq Sattar, Javed Hanif, and Syed Aminul Haq were also a part of the delegation....
The “National Adolescent and Youth Policy Consultation Session” under the Prime Minister’s Youth Development Program convened today at the Chinese Teacher’s Memorial Auditorium, located in the University of Karachi, emphasizing the vital role of young Pakistanis in the nation’s progress. Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mussarat Jahan Yousuf delivered a compelling address, emphasizing that over 60%...
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder impacting an individual’s ability to perform in different aspects of their life, such as in school, with friends, and even at home. As the name suggests, this disorder involves a lack of attention and hyperactive behavior. In Pakistan, the percentage of kids affected with ADHD...
The age of thirteen is open sesame for youth, and media is that cave that opens a whole other world. Youth is a period of transition and development, not only physically but socially and psychologically as well. It is the time when youth are exploring and cultivating their self-identity, and each macro- and micro-level instance...
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has launched a robust crackdown on drug smuggling activities targeting educational institutions and various cities across Pakistan. In a series of eight successful operations, the ANF apprehended 14 individuals, including one woman, and recovered a substantial quantity of narcotics valued at over PKR 56.5 million (approximately 245.15 kilograms). In Rawalpindi, near...
In a significant crackdown on illegal fuel trade, the Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) of the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi, in a coordinated operation with a special agency, has seized a substantial quantity of smuggled Iranian diesel and the vehicles used for its distribution. The operation, conducted at various petrol pumps situated in the Northern Bypass...
Concerns among stock market investors in Karachi, triggered by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) presentation of an 11-point agenda to the government, resulted in a day of significant volatility on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) today, the first day of the business week. Blue-chip stocks experienced persistent selling pressure throughout the trading session. The market...
The Sindh government has officially announced a public holiday on Wednesday, May 28th, to observe Youm-e-Takbir. According to an official notification released today, all government offices across the province, including those of local councils, will remain closed on Wednesday, May 28th. This decision has been taken to allow citizens to commemorate this significant national day.