The administrative division of a country into smaller units, provinces, entities or states is the pre-requisite of its smooth functioning and unhindered development. The division should be based on the fulfillment of the needs of the people and its productivity for the state. In this regard, the considerations of its geography, […]
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We need trees in our cities more than ever
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) reported in 2014 that over 54 percent of the global population lives in cities and it is expected to increase to 66 percent by 2050. It means more cars, more factories and more power plants in the cities. As […]
Pakistan Engineering Council in Shambles
A visit to the PEC’s regional office in Peshawar presents a picture of an organization that is in complete disarray. Dozens of people surround an officer inquiring him about the status of their license. On the right side of the table, a phone in slow volume is continuously ringing. The […]
Imran Khan to disclose name of messenger bringing 10 billion offer
PTI chairman Imran Khan has challenged the ruling Sharif family to bring a defamation case against him in court and he’ll disclose the name of the person who brought their 10 billion offer to him. He said this while addressing a rally in Parade Ground Islamabad. Imran Khan was informed […]
PEMRA Bars Geo News from airing Ehsanullah Ehsan’s interview
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has barred Geo News from airing a recorded interview of Ehsanullah Ehsan, the ex spokesperson of the outlawed TTP and Jamat ul Ahrar. The interview was recorded by Saleem Safi for his Jirga program. PEMRA’s press release states that it is against the rules of […]
Qatari letter led Justice Khosa to disqualify Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
It was Qatari letter that played a key role in leading Justice Asif Saeed Khosa to call for disqualification of prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Justice Khosa believed that the letter from Qatari prince Mr. Al-Thani went against the stated position of the Prime Minister when it was juxtaposed with the […]
Panama Leaks Verdict: Supreme Court Orders JIT to Probe Prime Minister and Family
Supreme court larger bench has delivered verdict in the historic Panama Leaks case saying a Joint Investigating Team to be formed to probe matter further. “How was the money transferred to Qatar, needs to be investigated”, said the judgment. The judgment said DG FIA was unable to curb white color […]
Mashal Khan Incident: What We Learned At What Cost!
There is a Pashto proverb “che rakhtia razi darogho ba kalay wran karay ye” which means, by the time truth is known, lies will have destroyed the village. Lies killed Mashal Khan before anyone could know the truth. KP’s IG Police Salahuddin Khan Mehsud told a press conference today that […]
To save Economy Trump repeals Women Protection Order
Trump’s new executive order last week has seriously hurt working women all around America. Revoking the Fair Pay order would now increase possibilities of injustice and sexual harassment with females in workplaces, say experts. The women protection order was originally introduced by former President Barrack Obama in 2014 to ensure […]
General (Retd) Raheel Sharif Receives NOC to Lead Saudi-led Alliance
According to defense minister Khawaja Asif, government has given a No-objection Certificate (NOC) to General (retd) Raheel Sharif to lead the 41-nation alliance of Muslim army. He is going to be the first commander of the alliance that is led by Saudi Arabia. “We principally agreed to give NOC to […]