In an era of unprecedented health challenges and evolving disease landscapes, the importance of research and innovation in public health has never been more apparent. From battling infectious diseases to improving healthcare delivery, research and innovation serve as catalysts for progress and transformation in the field of public health. These endeavors not only enhance our […]
There is broad consensus in Pakistan about the monstrous tax gap that successive governments, civil and military alike, have failed to bridge. We all know that this gap is not simply because of weaknesses in enforcement of the national tax apparatus, comprising of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and provincial tax agencies. It is, […]
Afghan female activists have taken to the streets to protest the detention of education activist Matiullah Wesa, coinciding with an uncertain statement from the Taliban leader that members should not follow his words if they contradict Sharia law. These remarks come at a time when the Taliban faces pressure from the international community and Afghan […]
The government will be reviewing the law aimed at curtailing the powers of Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, and this move would be a massive relief for the top judge, says journalist Imran Waseem. A notification by the government in this regard is expected in the forthcoming days, Waseem maintained. He further said […]
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf President Parvez Elahi was re-arrested on Saturday, moments after his acquittal by a Gujranwala court in two corruption cases. Elahi was taken into custody right after the court’s verdict in the cases pertaining to embezzlement. According to Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) spokesperson Abdul Wahid, the former Punjab CM was arrested over illegal appointments in […]
A local man’s consistent efforts have turned a barren hill into a forest, in the scenic Ayun valley of Chitral. Several years ago, Zia-ur-Rehman – a military retiree – stood amidst the barren hill covering several acres in Baraush area. He began working on his plans to transforming the barren land into a lush garden. Rehman’s […]
“Beat Plastic Pollution” is the theme of Environment Day 2023. The United Nations designated the 5th of June as World Environment Day in 1972. Every year a member country hosts this environment day, and Pakistan had the honour to do so in 2021. This year, the environment day is hosted by Côte d’Ivoire and supported by […]
An anti-terrorism court on Saturday declared that there was no ‘incriminating evidence’ against Dr Yasmin Rashid in the Jinnah House attack case, subsequently ordering her release. The order stated, “…perusal of record reveals that neither Dr Yasmin Rashid is nominated in the FIR nor involved through supplementary statement and she was summoned in the case […]
Nazish Jahangir is well known Pakistan actress who has appeared in many dramas including Kamzarf, Saraab, Berukhi, Ghammandi, Dil Tanha Tanha, Kaheen Deep Jalay. Appearing on Nadir Ali’s podcast she didn’t mince her words when it came to feminism and Aurat March. She spoke about how she does not believe Aurat March has had any […]
In an era of unprecedented health challenges and evolving disease landscapes, the importance of research and innovation in public health has never been more apparent. From battling infectious diseases to improving healthcare delivery, research and innovation serve as catalysts for progress and transformation in the field of public health. These endeavors not only enhance our […]
There is broad consensus in Pakistan about the monstrous tax gap that successive governments, civil and military alike, have failed to bridge. We all know that this gap is not simply because of weaknesses in enforcement of the national tax apparatus, comprising of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and provincial tax agencies. It is, […]
Afghan female activists have taken to the streets to protest the detention of education activist Matiullah Wesa, coinciding with an uncertain statement from the Taliban leader that members should not follow his words if they contradict Sharia law. These remarks come at a time when the Taliban faces pressure from the international community and Afghan […]
The government will be reviewing the law aimed at curtailing the powers of Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, and this move would be a massive relief for the top judge, says journalist Imran Waseem. A notification by the government in this regard is expected in the forthcoming days, Waseem maintained. He further said […]
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf President Parvez Elahi was re-arrested on Saturday, moments after his acquittal by a Gujranwala court in two corruption cases. Elahi was taken into custody right after the court’s verdict in the cases pertaining to embezzlement. According to Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) spokesperson Abdul Wahid, the former Punjab CM was arrested over illegal appointments in […]
A local man’s consistent efforts have turned a barren hill into a forest, in the scenic Ayun valley of Chitral. Several years ago, Zia-ur-Rehman – a military retiree – stood amidst the barren hill covering several acres in Baraush area. He began working on his plans to transforming the barren land into a lush garden. Rehman’s […]
“Beat Plastic Pollution” is the theme of Environment Day 2023. The United Nations designated the 5th of June as World Environment Day in 1972. Every year a member country hosts this environment day, and Pakistan had the honour to do so in 2021. This year, the environment day is hosted by Côte d’Ivoire and supported by […]
An anti-terrorism court on Saturday declared that there was no ‘incriminating evidence’ against Dr Yasmin Rashid in the Jinnah House attack case, subsequently ordering her release. The order stated, “…perusal of record reveals that neither Dr Yasmin Rashid is nominated in the FIR nor involved through supplementary statement and she was summoned in the case […]
Nazish Jahangir is well known Pakistan actress who has appeared in many dramas including Kamzarf, Saraab, Berukhi, Ghammandi, Dil Tanha Tanha, Kaheen Deep Jalay. Appearing on Nadir Ali’s podcast she didn’t mince her words when it came to feminism and Aurat March. She spoke about how she does not believe Aurat March has had any […]
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