PM Khan to kick start monsoon plantation in Lasbela today
From establishing self-perpetuating Miyawaki forests to restoring Mangroves, Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced the next tree plantation destination to be Lasbela, along with three new sites. #Plant4Pakistan21 is the latest government initiative to involve people at all levels for this drive’s success.
Fawad Chaudhry calls out foreign media for publishing fake news against Pakistan
Fawad Chaudhry blames foreign media like Washington Post for publishing fake news against Pakistan in order to hamper the image of the country.
PM Imran has no sympathy for common man: Maryam Aurangzeb
The PML-N spokesperson Maryam Aurangzeb says that PM Imran Khan for ignoring the woes of the common man. In such times when livelihoods are at stake and people are struggling to survive, economic restructuring is essential to meet ends.
The rotten bureaucracy of Pakistan and its love of leisure and dogs!
Recently I have been exposed to three bureaucrats who either keep or breed expensive dogs which have affected their performance on the job. The...
Services exports increase by 9.19% to achieve a surplus in near future
On the other hand, imports into the country decreased by 29.93 percent in June 2021 when compared to the imports of $852.04 million in May 2021, the PBS data revealed.
Four girls abducted in Lahore for prostitution
The kidnapping case of four girls in Lahore for prostitution is one of many gruesome incidents that have plagued our society. The Lahore police have taken prompt action, but will it put an end to cases like this propping in the future?
Top PML-N leaders to move against Anti-Rape Ordinance?
Due to Pakistan’s increasing cases of sexual abuse, the PTI-led government initiated the Anti-Rape Ordinance 2020. However, PML-N leaders, including Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, will move a resolution today for its disapproval.
Government seeks NEPRA’s approval on new power tariffs
The federal government on Monday had asked National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to approve a three-phase power subsidy rationalization plan, which will lead to saving National Exchequer Rs42 billion in subsidies. The plan is yet to be approved by the regulator.
Inequality in the quality of elections and governance
For Karl Marx (1818-1883) the major cause of poverty is inequality or uneven distribution of wealth and income. Applying his thoughts in the political...
Snake spotted at Islamabad International Airport
A snake in Islamabad International Airport causes fright among passengers and staff. Fortunately, personnel of the Islamabad Airport Security Force later killed the snake.
Looking back at the Lahore Development Authority Act of 1975
City development authorities are one of the key institutions in urban development and planning in South Asian cities. Pakistan and India share a history...
Afghanistan’s UNSC remarks against Pakistan ‘baseless,’ ‘misleading’
Islamabad chides India for not acceding to its request to attend emergency meeting on Afghanistan