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News Desk  Karachi: An investigation report related to accused Anmol alias Pinky, recently arrested in a high-profile drug case in Karachi, has allegedly revealed important details about an alleged nexus between law enforcement officials…

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…

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…