Every winter, cities in northern and central Pakistan are covered in a blanket of fog, primarily due to specific climate zoning. However, this issue has worsened over the years, as pollutants from the ground contribute to the fog, thickening it into dangerous smog. The problem has escalated in recent decades because of rapid industrialization and […]
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Mian Saqib Nisar, born January 18, 1954, is a Pakistani jurist who served as the 25th Chief Justice of Pakistan from December 31, 2016, to January 17, 2019. Educated in Lahore, he graduated with a B.A. from Government College University and an LLB from Punjab University Law College. His career began in law practice before
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Hamid Mir, born on July 23, 1966, is a prominent Pakistani journalist, columnist, and writer. Starting his career with Pakistani newspapers, he has been a key figure in journalism, notably hosting the political talk show Capital Talk on Geo News since 2002. Mir writes for both Urdu and English newspapers and has contributed to The
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The harassment of female doctors at hospitals is a long-standing issue, recently highlighted by the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, India. Despite promises from the West Bengal government in 2019 to improve security, little progress has been made. In Pakistan, women doctors face similar challenges. Often, they work in tough
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What Happened: Natasha Tariq’s lawyer has presented documents in court revealing her mental illness, which could impact the ongoing legal proceedings for the Karsaz accident where two people died. What you need to know: In the Karsaz accident case, Natasha Tariq’s lawyer, Aamir Mansoor, has submitted documents to the court indicating that Natasha suffers from
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In recent years, digital platforms have empowered the voices of those affected by enforced disappearances in Pakistan, particularly female relatives of the missing. These women, many of whom are young, have used social media to demand accountability and justice, challenging the state’s attempts to silence them. Despite increased government crackdowns on digital spaces, these activists
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An international survey by Ipsos revealed that only 10% of Pakistanis think the country is on the right path, with rural residents being more optimistic than urban ones. The survey, released on Friday, shows that optimism has significantly declined, dropping from 18% in the second quarter to 11% in the third quarter, returning to earlier
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What Happened: Pakistan’s elected Prime Ministers face severe challenges, with none completing their term and many enduring arrests, assassination attempts, or disqualification. What you need to know: Pakistan’s political history is marked by turbulence among its Prime Ministers. Out of the eight who were elected through parliamentary democracy, all faced significant challenges: eight were arrested,
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Government College University (GCU) Lahore recently introduced a new dress code, banning jeans and t-shirts for both boys and girls on campus. Under this policy, the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Shazia Bashir, has advised male students to wear dress pants and shirts, while female students are instructed to wear shalwar kameez with a dupatta. This decision has
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Article 9 of the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the right to life. This provision has been continually expanded by the Honorable Supreme Court to include
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