Cleaning his perspiration with a white handkerchief in local cattle market in a hot sunny day, Qasier Khan (63), a former employee of Wapda was seen engaged in hectic arguments with cattle traders one after another hoping to buy a small sacrificial animal at reasonable price to commemorate the supreme sacrifices of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) […]
Gov’t dream of erstwhile Fata development fast turning into reality
Before merger into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the tribal people had suffered for nearly 70 years due to legal, economic and constitutional injustices besides faced the brunt of terrorism and militancy due to an unavailability of a police and justice system. This long negligence bred poverty, socio-economic imbalances, unemployment and illiteracy, which led to dearth of economical […]
Strong moral framework promotes responsibility, accountability
Intertwined with proper functioning of families in our social setup, morality gives enormous strength and support to family fiber besides helping to achieve the goal of mutual coexistence. Considered a primary social unit, families mostly rely on shared moral and ethical values in order to develop relationships, give stability and foster development of responsible individuals […]
Time to unlock hydel potential for affordable electricity in country
Installing a solar system on the rooftop of his house, Riazul Haq – a former PST teacher seemed satisfied after making a Rs 300,000 investment hoping to get relief from long hours of power outages mostly caused by direct hocks, non-meterization, and non-construction of dams that irked consumers. “Today I am pleased to install a complete solar penal on […]
Unhealthy junk food harming children health
Unaware that an excessive pocket money regularly paid to granddaughter for school would be used for unhealthy junk food and land her to hospital, Riazul Haq is seen pushing the stretcher-trolly to quickly shift Anaya Bibi to operation theater in the government hospital Pabbi Nowshera for prompt medical care. Sitting on a steel-chair outside of […]
Land degradation: A threat to food security
As the sunrays bath village Mohib Banda in Nowshera district, Hussain Ali (28) – a poor farmer starts his tractor to level his farmland after it turned bumpy by the recent heavy torrential rains and flash floods in River Kabul. Awakened early in the morning, Hussain after checking diesel in a tractor moved towards his […]
Labour Day — A reminder for better facilities to workers
When international labor community was observing International Labour Day, scores of illiterate laborers in Pakistan were totally unaware of this global phenomenon. Although rallies and processions were taken out in different parts of country yet many preferred to remain at their job place on this day despite being a public holiday, to earn living for […]
Modern tools to help transform crime investigation procedures
Notwithstanding to the modern investigation practices especially to deal with white-collar and crimes and other subversive activities, the inadequate use of modern tools in police investigation has either resulted in wrong convictions or set free the accused even in grave cases. The weak investigation procedures where criminals mostly involved in serious crimes took the advantage […]
Modern Education Techniques: A pathway to achieve economic development
The recent developments in almost every field of education have highlighted the need to opt for more innovative and modern techniques to empower students with updated knowledge and market-oriented skills for sustainable development. Realizing the significance of employing contemporary and modern education techniques for the betterment of students, the experts believed that adaptation of modern […]
Pakistan: A land of tourism, archeological wonders
Internationally recognized as home to six United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) heritage sites, second highest mountain peak, long coastline and vast cultural and religious heritage, Pakistan offers plenty of tourism activities for local and foreign tourists. It is also a unique country with enchanting deserts, mesmerizing plains and snow covered peaks, adventurous […]