Investigative Reports

APP Islamabad: At a time when Pakistan is grappling with severe climate change threats, the challenge of fresh afforestation and protecting existing forested areas has become increasingly critical for both federal and provincial…

Niaz Ahmad Khan/ Syeda Seerat  Peshawar: In a tragic 24-hour period from July 13 to 14, Swat witnessed the brutal murders of five women.  On July 13, in Deolai, Tehsil Kabal, a man killed his wife and daughters before fleeing the…

Shazia Mehboob/Imama Riaz Islamabad: Shyamala Gopalan's words to her daughter, Kamala Harris, "You may be the first to do many things, but make sure you're not the last," capture the spirit of Harris's remarkable journey through American…

Shazia Mehboob/Joshua J Stephen Islamabad:In various regions of Sindh province, a significant number of minority quota vacancies remain unfilled due to lack of qualified candidates.  As many as 594 positions are allocated for…

Fakhar-e-Alam Peshawar: In the heart of South Asia lies Peshawar, a city with a history spanning over 2,500 years. Known for its rich cultural and traditional values, Peshawar is an inimitable destination for domestic and foreign…

Nabila Feroz Bhatti Lahore: On May 25, the Punjab Cabinet passed the Punjab Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Registrar and Marriage Rules 2024 under the Punjab Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Act 2018, in a session presided over by Chief Minister…

Faisal Saleem Khanewal: It is an established fact that conventionally operated kilns and burned crop residues emit black smoke and carbon, causing cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in humans. Shams Bibi, a resident of Mushtaq Colony…

Xinhua/APP Dhaka: Noise pollution in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is reaching alarming levels and severely impacting the daily lives of its residents, according to a recent study. Increasing traffic, unnecessary honking, rampant…

Sultan Shoaib Gilgit: Gilgit-Baltistan, known for its stunning beauty and abundant cherry orchards, has become a leading producer of high-quality fruit that now reaches international markets. The region's cherries are celebrated for…

Danish Hussain Lehri Quetta: Ten years ago, when Mama Ismail began extracting water through tube wells, the water level was approximately 180 to 200 feet. Since then, the level has gradually dropped to around 1100 feet. The absence…