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Shah Zaman Bhangar Karachi: For years, police “encounter” stories in Sindh have followed a familiar, almost mechanical, script. A patrol team signals a suspicious vehicle to stop.  The suspects open fire. A shootout follows. By…

News Desk  Islamabad: A new policy analysis by the Peace & Justice Network has reignited debate over the future of digital rights and online freedoms in Pakistan, urging the government to adopt a rights-based approach while reforming…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Beneath open skies and indifferent trees, they lie in rows — motorcycles upon motorcycles, rust settling where livelihoods once stood upright. This is not a scrapyard by design. It is a holding space, a…

News Desk  Karachi: Fresh concerns have emerged over the credibility of matriculation examinations in Karachi after the English paper for 10th grade was reportedly leaked on social media prior to the exam on Thursday. The ongoing 9th…

Hina Durrani  Islamabad: Across Islamabad, Eid celebrations are marked by a vibrant display of traditions, hospitality, and shared joy, but one culinary delight continues to claim the spotlight on festive tables: 'Sheer Khurma'. From…

News Desk Islamabad: During Ramadan, dates hold a special place at Iftar, not just for their delicious taste but also because they provide instant energy and are a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).  While many enjoy…

APP Islamabad: As Ramadan brings families together for iftar, a growing number of households are turning to home-based kitchens run by women for convenient, ready-to-fry snacks.  The trend of ordering frozen iftar items such as…

Fakhar e Alam Peshawar: As the sun dips over Peshawar and the call for Iftar grows louder, the city’s streets fill with the rich aromas of two of South Asia’s most beloved dishes: Haleem and Biryani.  But in Peshawar, food lovers have…