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Just two months after Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif established a high-level committee to tackle drug pricing in Pakistan, a recent report reveals a staggering 14.15 percent increase in medicine prices…

Top political leaders in Pakistan convened an all-party conference (APC) at the President’s House to discuss the pressing issue of Palestine. The conference aimed to unite various political factions against…

The Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion has published the paper “The Administration of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and its Impact on the Contemporary States” written by Professor Dr Muhammad Ahmed Qadri,…

Reimagining the poverty debate by Dr Nasir Iqbal: The ongoing debate over poverty measurement in Pakistan has been a persistent, often controversial issue. From Food Energy Intake (FEI) estimates to…

The terrorist attack near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on Sunday night once again underscored how determined Pakistan’s enemies are to destabilize the nation and weaken its standing on the global…

The decision to ban the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) under the Anti-Terrorism Act is a deeply flawed and counterproductive move by the state. While the government has justified the ban…

Pakistan’s women dilemma by Syed Haris Nawaz: Simone de Beauvoir aptly said in her book, ‘The Second Sex’ that one is not born but becomes a woman. Gender marginalisation is…

In 2018, the brutal rape and murder of young Zainab shook Pakistan, with leaders vowing to create a safer environment for children. Yet, five years later, the country remains perilous…

A year after Hamas and other Palestinian factions launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, the Middle East teeters on the brink of a broader and potentially devastating conflict. The events…

Cybersecurity in an age of terror by Warisha Rashid: In the age of information technology, the definition of terrorism has expanded beyond the physical realm into the virtual world, giving…

Pakistan is grappling with a significant surge in mosquito-borne diseases following the withdrawal of the monsoon season. Public health officials and experts have indicated that a combination of adverse climatic…

Among the many foreign dignitaries expected to arrive in Islamabad for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting on October 15, Indian External Affairs Minister…

Revolution made easy by Ghazi Salahuddin: One more time, Imran Khan’s party mobilized its forces to attack the citadel of power. Friday’s march on Islamabad will continue to make headlines…

The war is raging in Gaza. Israel’s ground offensive in southern Lebanon continues, with Iran firing almost 200 missiles at Israel in recent days. Additionally, Israel also bombed Houthi militant…

In the capital of Pakistan, there is a lot of talk that a constitutional amendment will soon be introduced in Parliament through which the government intends to establish a constitutional…

COP29 journey by Zile Huma: The stage is being set in Baku, Azerbaijan, to kick off COP29 from November 11 to November 22, 2024. Discussions will focus on global progress…

After a prolonged diplomatic lull, Pakistan hosted Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for a three-day official visit to Islamabad at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This high-profile visit…

Punjab has unveiled a new plan to address its severe winter smog issues, introducing a wide-ranging strategy under the “Chief Minister Punjab’s Smog Mitigation Roadmap 2024-2025.” The plan targets key…

LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: Ahead of the main opposition PTI’s planned march to Islamabad, both government and opposition leaders urged the party to delay its demonstration at D-Chowk for a few weeks due…

Conflict, climate and global hunger by Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri: Malnutrition, a persistent global challenge, affects millions worldwide, with devastating consequences for health, economic productivity, and human development. Despite the…