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By Faiz Khan The education sector in Pakistan is facing a deepening crisis as rising inflation, limited job opportunities, and increasing economic pressures continue to affect the lives of ordinary citizens. For many parents, the dream of providing quality education to their children is becoming increasingly unattainable. Despite the universally accepted notion that education is…
The Consul General of Sri Lanka, Jagath Abeywarna, paid an official visit to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to discuss matters of mutual interest and explore avenues for strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the business communities of Sri Lanka and Pakistan. During the meeting, Consul General Abeywarna engaged in detailed discussions…
Karachi: In a landmark verdict delivered after six long years, an Additional District and Sessions Judge (West) in Karachi has sentenced a man to 12 years in prison for dousing his wife with petrol and setting her ablaze over a missing gold earring. The prosecution successfully presented its case, leading Additional District and Sessions Judge…
Karachi, Pakistan – Homebuyers in Karachi are increasingly falling prey to the unethical practices of a powerful “Builders Mafia” operating in the city’s real estate sector. Numerous accounts reveal a pattern of unfair dealings, leaving citizens financially burdened and without timely possession of their hard-earned properties. Frustrated customers report a disturbing trend of builders arbitrarily…
Karachi, Pakistan – The Transport and Mass Transit Department of the Sindh Government has announced a new initiative to empower women and improve their mobility. The Sindh Government will distribute free electric Pink EV Scooties to eligible women across the province. The program aims to provide women with greater independence and ease of transportation. Eligibility…
Karachi, Pakistan In the bustling and vibrant city of Karachi, food enthusiasts now have a refined destination to explore Mediterranean cuisine at its finestOkra, a 45-seat Mediterranean restaurant delivering an exceptional gastronomic experience. Known for its warm hospitality and intimate setting, Okra promises a personalized dining experience with every visit. Guests are welcomed by a…
Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, has announced that efforts are underway to make the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) number serve as the Medical Record (MR) number for all patients across Pakistan. The announcement came during his visit to the NADRA Headquarters, where he met with NADRA Chairman, Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afzal….
Caretaker Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Madad Ali Sindhi attended the ‘Laptop Distribution Ceremony’ as the chief guest, organized by National Skills University on October 10, 2023. Madad Ali Sindhi said that skills development and technical education can play a critical role in the economic prosperity of the country. He said that institutions…
By Parvez Jamil Canada Pakistan relationship witnesses many turning points right from the debatable KANUPP nuclear power interaction to the so-called Islamophobia in many a Western- Canadian mind. However, this relationship assumes highly-positive dimensions, especially in the social sector development cooperation during the then Canadian PM Jean Chretien and Pakistani PM Late Benazir Bhutto’s regimes….
Chairman ABAD, M. Anwar Gagai, Presenting ABAD Seminar Shield to Zaigham Mahmood Rizvi, Consultant on Housing Infra Structure to State Bank of Pakistan & Secretary General of Asia Pacific Union for Housing Finance with Nusrat Mirza Chughtai, Vice Chairman ABAD, Dr. Talha Farooqui, Regional Chairman ABAD (Southern Region), Mohsin Sheikhani, Ex-Chairman ABAD, M. Saleem Kassim…
A joint meeting of the Co-ordination Committee of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) was held in London and Pakistan. The meeting discussed in detail the invitation extended by the Tehreek-i-Minhaj-ul-Quran for participating in its long march being held in Islamabad on 14th January for introducing revolutionary reforms in the electoral system of the country and…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, visited Karachi on Friday to attend the concluding session of Karachi Corps War Games. An ISPR statement here said that the war games, being conducted at various Corps headquarters, are part of the `Azm-e-Nau’ series exercises which started with the Central Command War Games in…
Governor of Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan announced to upgrade the KMDC to a University in next two to three weeks and a grant of Rs100million for the college. He also announced making the current principal Prof. Waqar Hussain Kazmi the university’s first Vice Chancellor. He was addressing the 4th Convocation of KMDC which was also…
The existing housing crisis was discussed in the detail by a variety of stakeholders of Pakistan’s Housing Construction Industry, at a conference recently held in Karachi Participants from Association of Builders and Developers, House Building Finance Company Ltd, Pakistan Housing Authority, Grand Leisure Corporation, Lyari Development Authority, NESPAK, Institute of Architects Pakistan, and other organizations…
Spiritual Leader of Hur Community and Chief of Pakistan Muslim League (Functional) Pir Mardan Shah-II, more commonly known as Pir Pagara, breathed his last at the age of 83 here on Tuesday, Geo News reported. Pir Pagara was taken to a hospital in London for treatment after suffering from an infection following his surgery in…
Abdul Qadir Qureshi, whose career as a working journalist spans well over four decades, has the standout quality of undertaking the toughest of assignments and delivering in the nick of time. Meeting and beating deadlines have been the hallmark throughout his illustrious career. He made the national news agency of the country proud by filing…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi The Chairman of the Pakistan State Oil (PSO), Engr Sohail Wajahat Siddiqui, has called upon the engineers of the future to pledge to strive relentlessly towards achieving engineering excellence. “You should have complete knowledge of your respective engineering fields and find out their own specialized core”, he told them while delivering…
Karachi Observer Report Former Sindh Secretary for Information and Education, Mrs Mahtab Akbar Rashdi has said that the younger generation is our replica in which we have great hopes as future is waiting for them. She was addressing a students and faculty members of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) while delivering a…