Gul Plaza Fire: Karachi, Negligence, and the Smoldering Question of Collective Accountability
Karachi once again appeared not merely engulfed in flames, but trapped in the grip of collective negligence, administrative apathy, and years of accumulated carelessness. The fire at Gul Plaza on…
Weaponising Afghan Mines & Minerals
Power in Afghanistan today is not measured by public consent or institutional authority, but by control over revenue streams that operate beyond law and scrutiny. Nowhere is this clearer than…
ZTBL demonstrates low-cost ginger cultivation model under olive trees
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Pakistan’s efforts to localize ginger production have taken another step forward as the Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) demonstrated a low-cost cultivation model that replaces expensive…
10 broadband connectivity projects completed in Balochistan, KP, Punjab
ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP): The Universal Service Fund (USF) has completed a total of 10 broadband connectivity projects under its 4G Access Program and Tourist Destination initiatives during 2025. According…
Rescue 1122 conducts emergency response training for DC Office staff in Shangla
SHANGLA: Rescue 1122 Shangla organised a one-day training and awareness programme for officers and staff of the Deputy Commissioner Shangla’s Office, focusing on fire safety, first aid, and effective response…
Is Donald Trump eager to become America’s Gorbachev?
Is the American leadership's approach to power-rule on the planet reaching new extremes, where there appears to be a deliberate attempt to suppress reason and wisdom in the face of…
BISP chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid expresses grief over Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
KARACHI: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and Senator Rubina Khalid has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire incident at Gul Plaza in Karachi, offering condolences to…
Ranked: Countries with the largest natural gas reserves — and where Pakistan stands
Global natural gas reserves are highly concentrated in a small group of countries, a reality that continues to shape energy security, geopolitical influence, and fuel affordability worldwide. Recent rankings show…
Pakistani, Chinese firms sign $4.5bn agriculture MoUs at Islamabad summit
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Chinese companies signed 79 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth an estimated $4.5 billion during the Pakistan–China Agriculture Investment Conference held in Islamabad, reflecting growing Chinese investor confidence…
Pakistan’s education spending hits Rs5.03 trillion as households outspend government: I-SAPS
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s total education spending has reached Rs5.03 trillion, with household contributions surpassing government investment for the first time in the country’s history, raising serious concerns over equity and access,…
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