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Truck Art: Pakistan’s Moving Masterpieces
News Desk
Islamabad: In a nation where art and culture are deeply intertwined, Pakistan’s legendary truck art has emerged as a vibrant and captivating embodiment of the country’s rich creative heritage. This unique form of artistic…
KP’s Struggle with Gender Equality in Public Sector
Fakhar-e-Alam
Peshawar: Gender inequality in government jobs remains a critical issue, with women facing persistent barriers to equal opportunities in employment, pay, and career advancement.
Despite a series of reforms and policies…
Bajaur’s Women Beekeepers Fight to Save Their Livelihood
Shah Khalid Shah
Bajaur: Ten months ago, the financial condition of Shahi Mandrooz BiBi’s household was stable, thanks to the traditional honeybee farming she had been practicing for years.
Twice a year, she would sell honey…
Lost Artifacts Resurface After 2,000 Years
Adnan Bacha
Swat: Two-thousand-year-old artifacts have been discovered in Swat, dating back to the first century BC and believed to be from the Saka-Parthian period. The artifacts, which include coins, pottery, and inscriptions in the…
Sialkot’s ‘Hockey Stick’ Makers Supply Top Brands Worldwide
APP
Islamabad: Sialkot's handmade hockey sticks, available in two styles—composite and wood—are renowned globally for their unique craftsmanship and artistry.
With approximately 200,000 sticks produced annually, the industry generates…
KP’s Marble Sector Faces Wastage, Smuggling Issues
Fakhar-e-Alam
Peshawar: Ehtisham Khan, a 30-year-old progressive marble miner from Warsak Road, Peshawar, is working relentlessly to meet the growing demands of the construction industry.
His factory, where he cuts large marble slabs,…
Faisalabad’s Chaotic Arteries Leave Commuters Frustrated
Iftikhar Ahmed
Faisalabad: With unchecked population growth and an ever-expanding urban landscape, Faisalabad's traffic woes serve as a snapshot of the challenges faced by rapidly growing cities in developing countries.
The city’s…
Code Mixing: A Linguistic Trend in Pakistan
Zia Ur Rahman
Islamabad: The widespread practice of code mixing and code switching has become a prominent feature of communication in Pakistan, particularly among the younger generation.
The foundations of bilingualism in the…
Zafar Ali: A Self-Made Success in Local Entrepreneurship
Fakhar-e- Alam
Peshawar: While ‘chappli’ kababs and ‘qehwa’ sit cooling on the side table of his workshop, Zafar Ali, an electrician from Pabbi town in Nowshera district, remains focused on his task—repairing geysers, gas heaters, and…
Balochistan’s Population Growth Crisis
Muhammad Hussain
Quetta: Balochistan, Pakistan's largest province by area, is home to around 14.5 million people. Despite having the smallest population compared to other provinces, it faces immense challenges in managing rapid…