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Significance of Black in Muharram: A Colour of Resistance, Grief, and Solidarity

Leave a Comment / News, Opinion / Jawad Rasool

In the month of Muharram, black becomes the defining colour of devotion, grief, and protest. It drapes the bodies of mourners, the walls of imam bargahs, the flags of processions, and the banners that are put through city streets. But this use of black is not only symbolic, it is political, spiritual, historical, and deeply […]

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Where Was the State When the River Rose?

Leave a Comment / News, Opinion, Politics / Jawad Rasool

In a gut-wrenching video that has now gripped the nation’s conscience, a family can be seen stranded in the centre of a furious river in Swat, standing motionless, surrounded by water, helpless and visibly terrified. Shouts echo from the banks. A child clings to an adult. Seconds stretch like hours. Yet in that horrifying footage,

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Why Does Muharram Still Bring Fear For Pakistan’s Shia Community?

Leave a Comment / News, Opinion / Jawad Rasool

As the Islamic month of Muharram approaches each year, it brings not just a period of spiritual reflection and mourning for Pakistan’s Shia community, but also a familiar cloud of fear, violence, and marginalization. Despite repeated promises of protection and unity, the Pakistani state continues to fall short in shielding its citizens, particularly Shias, from the deepening

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Nestlé Pakistan expands Clean Gilgit-Baltistan Project to Askole – Zero Point to K2

Leave a Comment / News, Satire, Start ups / Zunoon Waheed

What Happened: Nestlé Pakistan has taken another step toward a cleaner future by donating a compressing and baling machine to Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP) in Askole – Zero Point. What you need to know: This is part of its Clean Gilgit-Baltistan Project and will help manage the area’s 40,000 kg of yearly plastic waste.

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Why Has Pakistan Struggled to Achieve Sustainable Long-Term Economic Growth?

Leave a Comment / News, Satire, Start ups, Uncategorized / Zunoon Waheed

Pakistan, despite its vast potential, has failed to achieve sustained economic growth and development. Jamil Nasir’s Development Challenges of Pakistan: Constraints and Choices, published by Palgrave Macmillan, offers a critical examination of Pakistan’s economic shortcomings. Drawing from his extensive experience as an economic policymaker, Nasir goes beyond conventional economic indicators to explore the deeper societal,

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Hyundai Pakistan Launches the All-New SONATA N Line

Leave a Comment / Events, News, Satire, Technology / Zunoon Waheed

Hyundai Pakistan proudly introduces the Sonata N Line, an exciting new addition to its sedan lineup. Launched at an exclusive event on 12th January 2025 at the Expo Center, Lahore, the Sonata N Line is now available for full price bookings at an Ex-Factory price of PKR 15,890,000 at all Hyundai dealerships nationwide. This latest

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Nestlé Pakistan and Port Qasim Authority Launch Safe Drinking Water Facility with Mayor Murtaza Wahab

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What happened: Mayor Murtaza Wahab of Karachi recently opened Nestlé Pakistan’s first clean and safe drinking water facility in Bin Qasim Town. This facility is designed to provide clean water to over 10,000 people every day. The Mayor praised Nestlé’s effort, saying it would greatly benefit the community. What you need to know: Jason Avanceña,

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Inaugural Day of the ICA Conference 2024 at FCCU: A Landmark in Climate Communication and Advocacy

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Forman Christian College University (FCCU) hosted the first-ever International Communication Association (ICA) Conference on its campus today, bringing together global leaders, scholars, and advocates in climate communication. The event marked a historic milestone as ICA partnered with FCCU, symbolizing a shared commitment to bridging academic research with public engagement in addressing pressing climate challenges. Forman

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Police Bust International Drug Network in Lahore, Seize Cocaine Worth Rs. 150 Million

Leave a Comment / News, Satire, Uncategorized, Videos, Yomadic / Tehreem Kamran

What Happened: Police busted an international drug trafficking ring in Lahore, arresting including actoress Nigar Chaudhry foreign and local suspects, and seizing cocaine, ecstasy, and heroin worth Rs150 million. What you need to know: The Organised Crime Unit (OCU) of the police claims to have dismantled an international drug trafficking network, arresting three foreign nationals

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Fawad Chaudhry: Imran Khan’s Ties with Trump Family Date Back to 1980s

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What Happened: Fawad Chaudhry claims Imran Khan’s ties with the Trump family began in the 1980s, citing photos with Ivana Trump as evidence of their long-standing connection. What you need to know: Former PTI minister Fawad Chaudhry has claimed that Imran Khan’s connection with the Trump family goes back to the 1980s. In a recent

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