KARACHI: One billion of the world’s population is deprived of safe drinking water. Drinking water supply in Malir Town is not suitable from public health standpoint. The faulty and obsolete distribution network is the major source. This was revealed in a recent research conducted by KU Environmental Sciences Professor Dr Moazzam Ali Khan and Research […]
Four alleged terrorists killed in operation
KARACHI: At least four suspected terrorists were killed in the Manghopir area on Sunday morning. The operation was carried out by the Counter Terrorism Department in the locality on a tip-off. The suspected terrorists were affiliated with a banned terrorist outfit. Weapons and ammunitions, a hand grenade and a stolen motorcycle were seized from their […]
An angel in Heaven; gone but never forgotten
I was barely a year old when I lost someone very dear to me. Someone who I could count on in future, someone who could be there for me whenever I needed them,someone who loved me so dearly just like my mother. I lost my sister, my best friend and most importantly my second mother. […]
A republic for religion
Pakistan was founded on the fundamental principles of unity, faith and discipline. Most people are going to disagree with me because they will argue that they were taught that Pakistan was meant to be a separate homeland for Muslims. Some might even go to extremes and add a threatening connotation to their so-called opinion that […]
Pakistans investment, exports situation deteriorating, says PEW
KARACHI: The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday said the Board of Investment and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan have become white elephants, which is apparent from falling investment and exports. No on is held responsible for the situation, which indicates non-serious attitude of the government and ability of its economic managers, said PEW chief […]
Your lifes protagonist
“Even if you go out and murder someone, come to me and I will shield you.” The words she once said to me with that austere expression on her face have been engraved in my heart and soul like nothing ever did or ever will. We all have that one person, right? Someone we can […]
CM wants a comprehensive strategy to combat disasters
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah has stressed the need for evolving a comprehensive strategy at the national level to combat frequent disasters like floods, and said that all the provinces should also make their contribution for this purpose. This he said while talking to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Asghar Nawz, who […]
A detour
Her mother had exposed Fizza to herself, and that too without intending to. She wondered if that was the power of the worship that she frequently indulged in. Her mamman (mother) was one that was longing for the affection and comfort of her creator – a strange amalgam of pain and hope, intricately crocheted onto […]
CDA completes land eviction drive in I11
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has completed the demolishing operations of illegal slums in Sector I11 on Sunday. The machinery is working on the site for levelling the land and removal of debris to pave the way for the development of the area. The CDA Enforcement Directorate supported by Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration, […]
The plight of Pakistan street football
Pakistan is a cricketing nation; there is no question about it. Cricket is and probably always will be the nation’s favorite sport. Lots of children grew up with the idea that they wanted to play cricket when they grow up and possibly represent Pakistan; that was the ultimate dream. Street cricket used to be our […]