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2 in 3 women in Pakistan can not make decision about their reproductive health: UNFPA

Posted on June 18, 2025

Women and girls continue to struggle to make choices about the size of their family including barriers to exercise the reproductive choices. In Pakistan, only one in three women can make decisions about their reproductive health. UNFPA’s State of World Population Report 2025 report titled […]

Punjab Budget 2025–26: A Tax-Free Vision for People-Centric Prosperity

Posted on June 17, 2025

The Government of Punjab has announced the most ambitious and people-focused fiscal plan in its history — the Punjab Budget 2025–26, valued at a remarkable Rs 5.335 trillion. This tax-free budget underscores the province’s steadfast commitment to public welfare, social justice, and sustainable development, under […]

The Honest Taxi Driver: A short story by Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee

Posted on June 11, 2025

What all is involved in a taxi drivers life; physical labour and not much exercise for the grey matter. One such driver was Anwar. He got his driving license from the back door. He did not learn how to drive a car, neither was he […]

Rescue On The Sea: A short story by Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee

Posted on June 3, 2025

Very little has been written about the ancient coastal people of Lyari – the irrepressible Makranis – who take their name from the Makran coast of Sindh and, Balochistan, which also indicates a common history of the two provinces; the Makran coast constitutes the South-East […]

SNGPL’S SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE HIGHEST EVER 75% CASH DIVIDEND FOR FY 2023-24

Posted on May 22, 2025

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) convened its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of shareholders on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Avari Hotel, Lahore. The shareholders approved the annual audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The Company achieved its highest […]

The Role of Media in Spreading Misinformation; A Look at India’s Fake News Campaign Against Pakistan By: Sana Shaikh

Posted on May 20, 2025

During an era where information travels at the click of a button and news spreads like wildfire, media’s power to control the mindset of the masses is more powerful than ever and more dangerous. Media has become weapon, tool, and force in the hot-headed, volatile […]

Faisal Ratyal appointed CEO of National Information Technology Board

Posted on May 17, 2025

Islamabad (PNI) The federal government has appointed Telecom DG at IT Ministry, Faisal Ratyal, as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Information Technology Board (NITB). According to an official notification, the decision was made in line with the resolution passed by NITB Board […]

NOVA Group Launches Nationwide Dealers Registration Drive to Establish a game-changing Real Estate Sales Network

Posted on May 17, 2025

Islamabad (PNI) NOVA Group, a name rooted in Pakistan’s real estate legacy since 1976, has officially launched a nationwide campaign for dealers registration — a strategic move to lay the foundation for one of the most dynamic and trustworthy sales networks in the country. With […]

“Bridging Borders: The Power of Cross-Cultural Communication” By: Sana Shaikh

Posted on May 14, 2025

Introduction Since our world is more connected than in the past, being able to exchange information among people from different cultures has become necessary. It helps individuals from other cultures and languages become friends and work together. It unites people in various places, supports togetherness, […]

Islamic Relief and Careem partnering for orphan care

Posted on March 13, 2025

Islamabad– March 13, 2025: In the spirit of the holy month of Ramzan, Careem, the pioneer of ride-hailing services in Pakistan, has partnered with Islamic Relief to support the well-being of orphaned children. Through this initiative, Careem users can opt to donate PKR50 when booking […]

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