18.2 C
Islamabad
Thursday, November 7, 2024

Meezan Bank wins ‘Best Company in Financial Category’ Award at the 39th MAP Awards

NEWS DESK Karachi: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic...

Student Politics in Pakistan

By: Jalal Uddin Kakar It may sound somewhat...

Saro Imran Speaks on Transgender Rights at Harvard’s JFK Jr. Forum

By: Asim Nawaz Cambridge, MA – Saro Imran,...

YOUTH

Opinions

WOMEN

Transgender-Led Pakistani Startup Registers as LLC in USA

OUR CORRESPONDENT ISLAMABAD: Pink Center, a startup led by transgender entrepreneurs from Pakistan, has achieved a significant milestone by registering as an LLC in Delaware, USA. This marks the first time a transgender-led business...

The Forgotten Half: Empowering Pakistani Women in the Workplace

By: Abrar Hussain As a nation, we pride ourselves on our resilience and determination, yet we neglect a crucial segment of our population – our women. Despite comprising half of our society, Pakistani women...

Pakistani SRHR Leaders Engage in ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development in Dhaka

By: Asim Nawaz ISLAMABAD: A distinguished group of Pakistani SRHR Leaders recently participated in the ICPD30 | Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development, held on May 15-16, 2024, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This...

Civil Society Supports the Amendment Bill to Prevent Child Marriage in Punjab

By: Maleeha Khan LAHORE - Human rights activists welcomed the introduction of the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2024, and urged the Punjab government to pass this crucial legislation to prevent child marriage. They called...

PAKISTAN

Pakistan Needs Unified Strategy for Sustainable Growth and Investment: Azfar Ahsan

By: Faiz Paracha ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, former Minister for Investment, stressed the need for Pakistan to prioritize optimizing its existing investments, advocating for a strategy that focuses 80% on nurturing current investors rather...

Celebrating the Commonwealth Scholarship Commision’s 65th Anniversary: A day of inspiration and future vision

By: Wajiha Imtiaz ISLAMABAD: The Commonwealth’s 65th anniversary was commemorated with a vibrant event, exuding the spirit of unity, collaboration, and forward-thinking that defines the Commonwealth. The British Council Team led by Mr. Haroon Rashid and Mr. Usman Khalid initiated the proceedings at Hotel Ramada...

Minister of Islamic Affairs Announces Global Efforts for Islamic Solidarity and Moderation at 9th Makkah Conference

NEWS DESK MAKKAH: Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, and Executive Chairman of the Conference of Ministers of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in the countries of the Islamic world, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin...

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Global Youth Advocate Discuss Empowerment and Climate Action

OUR CORRESPONDENT PESHAWAR: Engr Qaiser Nawab, a global youth advocate, met with the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, at the Governor House in Peshawar. They discussed the important role of youth development in...

HEALTH

A National Call to Action: Sindh Launches Suicide Prevention Strategy

NEWS DESK KARACHI: The Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL), National Centre for Research on Suicide Prevention, Health Department Government of Sindh, and the University of Manchester proudly hosted the Suicide Prevention Strategy...

Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning Organises the Country’s First Bioethics Summer Program

OUR CORRESPONDENT ISLAMABAD: The Bioethics Summer Program 2024, held from August 5th to 9th at Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad, has concluded successfully. This initiative, hosted by the Global Ethics Learning Hub (GELH) group...

Health Activists Urged Government to Prevent Export of Kiddie Packs to Safeguard Youth Health

OUR CORRESPONDENT Islamabad: The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), together with health activists, has expressed a deep concern over a proposal by Tobacco Industry that seeks to...

A New Dawn: Transforming Lives through Free Corneal Transplants

SUKKUR: Tajamul Hussain, who endured corneal blindness for around eight years due to limited access to medical care and awareness, recently received a life-changing corneal transplant at the Duri Bai Khemani Eye Care...

LAST COME

SPORTS

Pakistani Teen Affan Salman Wins 19th World Youth Scrabble Championship in Sri Lanka

NEWS DESK ISLAMABAD: According to a report by the Associated...

The BBL has released an additional 75 nominees from Pakistan, including Naseem Shah and Fakhar Zaman

By: Muhammad Saad Abbasi MELBOURNE: Following the nominations of Haris...

WBBL released all 19 nominees from India for Draft on Sunday

By: Muhammad Saad Abbasi A total of 19 Indian women...

Punjab Clinches Independence Day Men’s and Women’s Basketball Titles

By: Muhammad Faheem Anwar ISLAMABAD: Punjab emerged victorious in both...

INTERNATIONAL

Three Pakistani Youth Leaders Among 48 Contenders in 2024 Commonwealth Youth Council Elections

OUR CORRESPONDENT ISLAMABAD: As the race for the prestigious Commonwealth...

Saudi Arabia Grants Citizenship to Global Talents in Line with Vision 2030 Goals

Monitoring Desk Riyadh: A Royal decree was issued to grant...

The Majority of Died Pilgrims During This Year’s Hajj Season Didn’t have Permits to Perform Hajj

NEWS DESK Jeddah: Officials from several countries have confirmed that...

Environment

Abbottabad’s Unseen Bomb: The Future Blast of Waste Management

By: Rimsha Sarwar In Pakistan’s northern regions, Abbottabad is renowned for its scenic landscapes and historical landmarks. However, beneath its picturesque charm lies a mounting...

Climate change in Pakistan:  postcolonialism policies

By: Maqsood Shahi Pakistan is grappling with the profound impacts of climate change. The situation in Pakistan is particularly dire due to the complex phenomenon...