China considers holiday reforms to boost consumption and improve work-life balance
China is exploring changes to its national holiday and paid leave system as policymakers seek to improve work-life balance while encouraging domestic consumption in the world’s second-largest economy. The discussion…
Confronting global Islamophobia
Islamophobia today is not an abstract notion but a lived reality for millions of Muslims across the globe. On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, it is vital to reflect…
Four civilians killed in cross-border shelling in Bajaur, officials say
https://youtu.be/hk4YTSsNTKc At least four civilians were killed and a child was seriously injured after cross-border shelling struck a residential area in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, according to…
Five militants killed in security forces operation in Lakki Marwat
Security forces killed five militants during an intelligence-based operation in Lakki Marwat district on March 15, officials said, as Pakistan continues its counterterrorism campaign against armed groups operating in the…
Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement from international cricket after nearly two decades
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a career that spanned nearly two decades and included one of Pakistan’s most memorable…
Women in Shangla protest alleged deductions, delays in BISP and Ramazan relief payments
SHANGLA — Dozens of women beneficiaries in Shangla have raised serious concerns over alleged illegal deductions, payment delays, and administrative irregularities in the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and the…
KP’s PTC teacher recruitment policy expected to support schools in remote Shangla
SHANGLA — A new policy by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to recruit teachers through Parent-Teacher Councils (PTCs) is expected to help address the longstanding shortage of teachers in remote and…
Impact of Conflict on Regional Air Quality
Modern conflicts are no longer limited to the battlefield. Today wars involve advanced technologies, long range missiles, drones, precision guided bombs, heavy artillery and powerful aerial strikes. These weapons are…
SESSI Central Medical Store: An Important Step Toward Workers’ Health
Workers are the fundamental pillar of the economic and social structure of any society. The rotation of industries, the movement of the economy, and the grand claims of development are…
Leadership, Responsibility, and the Global Consequences of Power
The United States has long been regarded as one of the most influential nations in modern history. Its global reputation has been built not only on economic strength and technological…
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