Central Development Working Party (CDWP), on Monday, accorded approval to a project worth Rs 552.708 million and recommended three projects worth Rs 209.5 billion to ECNEC for endorsement. CDWP had met in a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reform, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar. Planning Secretary, Zafar Hasan, as well as senior officials […]
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Maldives ex-leader makes comeback in landmark vote
The Maldives on Saturday held its first parliamentary election since former strongman leader Abdulla Yameen was forced to stand down, with his arch-rival expected to make a big comeback in the vote. Mohamed Nasheed, another former president, is the highest profile candidate up for election for the 87-member People’s Majlis, or parliament. He returned from […]
Undeclared loadshedding
Sir: Through the columns, I want to draw the kind attention of concerned authorities towards a serious issue of power breakdown in our locality. Power failure has become a common practice in our area. It continues for several hours and the whole locality is plunged into darkness, people suffer a lot due to intense heat. […]
Shehbaz Sharif criticises PTI govt for increasing gas prices
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday criticised Iman Khan-led government for increasing the gas prices. “The PTI government increased gas, electricity and fertilizers’ prices just 20 days after assuming charge,” said Shehbaz while addressing a press conference along with other party leaders The government has increased the gas tariffs by 46 […]
‘Kosem Sultan’: the fight for love and power
The last episode of Kösem Sultan was aired on 9th April, 2018, Monday at 10:30 pm, on local television channel, Urdu 1. Kösem Sultan (1589 – 1651) was one of the most powerful woman in Ottoman history. Kösem achieved power and influenced politics of the Ottoman Empire when she became Haseki Sultan as favourite consort, […]
A note to all the Wonder Women, of today and tomorrow
You became the source of stepping up high every day and breaking the obstacles of this adventure called life; A most powerful yet silent support that strengthens one from the inside out; A hope to conquer this world; Your understanding, compassion, and above all, your acceptance blossoms me to spread the fragrance all around; […]
Power and authority growing corrupt in our society
It is indeed disillusioning to note that the institution of power and authority in our society is increasingly characterized by inhumanity, harshness and double standards. People upon attainment of highest ranks and power fail to fulfill their words and promises, and even exercise their authority by snubbing the due expression of the individuals. They indulge […]