The start of SAPPHIRE’s forever evolving, new chapter By: webdesk on January 25, 2023Since its inception in 2014, SAPPHIRE has established a name for itself for offering affordable trend inspired collections. Over the years SAPPHIRE has expanded its collections to include menswear, kidswear, westernwear and non-apparel lines such as home and beauty. Fast forward to 2023 and SAPPHIRE is beginning a new chapter of its forever evolving story […]
Diamond Foam Makers Halt Production in Pakistan By: Web Desk on January 10, 2023Diamond Industries Limited (PSX: DIIL) has suspended its manufacturing operations till further notice. In a stock filing, DIIL said it has *suspended its manufacturing operations for a short term with effect from Tuesday, January 10th, 2023, till further notice*, subject to the availability of imported raw material in the country. The company has cited adverse […]
Taking the not-much-taken paths By: Staff Report on January 7, 2023LAHORE: Motorsports is still very much a niche industry in Pakistan despite having tremendous potential to bolster the country’s revenue. Off-road racing events are still restricted to far-flung areas such as Cholistan, Thar, and Gwadar. That being said, social media has helped promote sports as a means to explore some of the most incredible places […]
Hunting the Narcotics By: Reema Shaukat on January 6, 2023Pakistan is situated at the cusp of an important geographical area which is famous on many accounts. Besides its geostrategic significance the area around Pakistan is prone to illegal smuggling especially narco-smuggling. Afghanistan, our neighbour, is one of the most fertile territories for opium growth and according to United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime […]
Shahid Afridi’s daughter ties the knot with Naseer Nasir By: Web Desk on December 30, 2022 Aqsa Afridi, daughter of former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, married Naseer Nasir in a private nikah ceremony in Karachi on Friday. The event was attended by Shahid’s family and close friends, including Pakistan’s iconic fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was spotted standing behind the main ‘Divan’ of Naseer Nasir and Nikah Registrar. It’s […]
Inclusion of Indian in CMF: Strength or parasite By: Jawad Falak on December 29, 2022The Indian Navy joined the United States (US) led maritime security initiative Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) as an associate member in July 2022. Ostensibly the inclusion of what is an Indo-Pacific nation (as per US standards) into a primarily Western Indian Ocean initiative is part of Washington’s strategy to aid in its drawdown from the […]
CHINA-2023 By: Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani on December 29, 2022Chinese President Xi Jinping will play a very significant role in both regional and international politics in 2023. He will focus on accomplishing his three top targets includes-Chinese Dream, Belt, and Road Initiative (BRI), and the China-GCC strategic partnership. Xi Jinping, who will assume charge for the third time in early 2023 as Chinese President, […]
The Jinnah’s Pakistan By: Reema Shaukat on December 29, 2022The 146th birth anniversary of our beloved Quaid-e-Azam was celebrated with national zeal and fervour on the 25th of December, 2022. We revere Quaid e Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah as one of the most remarkable men in history who carved out a nation-state on the world map based on a distinct ideology. The locus of […]
Sustainable, heat protecting houses to be build on RUDA’s land By: Our Reporter on December 14, 2022A meeting with British construction and management companies Altair Management Company and Trellis Housing Finance limited on sustainable housing society took place at RUDA head office on Wednesday. According to the details, RUDA will provide 300 acres of land upon which sustainable, environment friendly housing society. Executive Director Smart Cities Usman Naeem briefed about the […]
Life in balance – importance of family planning By: Maryum Iqbal on December 11, 2022The global population has been steadily increasing with each new billion coming faster than the previous and it continues to grow exponentially. The total world population has leapt from 1 billion in the 1800s to over 8 billion in 2022. Today, global human population growth amounts to around 83 million annually or 1.1% per year. […]