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Is PTI’s Long March More Significant Than Past Protests?
Shazia Mehboob
Islamabad: The federal capital, Islamabad, has become the epicenter of the November 24 protests, with heightened efforts to disrupt and suppress them.
On one side, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is mobilizing…
How Allah Yar’s Escape from Kiln Leads to New Chains
Shazia Mehboob
Islamabad: His life took a darker turn when the kiln owner sold him to a friend who owned a dairy farm. The sale was made under the guise of an advance payment, and Allah Yar was led to believe that he would receive a…
From Clay to Ink: The Forgotten Art of Handwriting on Takhtis
M Atif Ismail
Multan: In a not-so-distant past, primary schools laid the foundation for students' learning and skills, particularly emphasizing the art of handwriting, through the use of traditional tools like the takhti (wooden slate),…
Empowering the Poor: A Fight Against Poverty
M Atif Ismail
Multan: Abdul Hakeem, a farmer from Multan, tirelessly prepared his land for the upcoming wheat season, harboring hopes for a better yield and price.
His efforts were shadowed by last year’s bitter experience, where…
Pakistan’s Solar Boom Gains Momentum
APP
Islamabad: Pakistan is experiencing a significant energy transformation as the nation embraces solar energy at an unprecedented pace.
The shift is driven by rising electricity costs and a consumer-focused approach that positions…
Mass Transit: A Breath of Fresh Air for Smoggy Cities
Iftikhar Ahmed
Faisalabad: Unbridled population growth, mass migration from rural areas, and a surging number of vehicles have turned major cities like Faisalabad into suffocating environments.
Each winter, smog blankets the city,…
Balochistan’s Youth: Transforming Hatred into Hope
APP
Quetta: The turbulent protests that erupted in various parts of Balochistan in 2006 left a lasting impression on the province’s youth, who felt increasingly alienated from government policies.
Many perceived these policies as…
Clean City, Dirty Reality: Peshawar’s Sanitation Struggles Continue
Fakhar e Alam
Peshawar, once celebrated as the “City of Flowers,” is facing a critical sanitation crisis exacerbated by rapid rural-to-urban migration.
As the population swells, the city grapples with deteriorating air quality,…
Olive Grafting Revolutionizes Farming in Bajaur
Fakhar-e-Alam
Peshawar: As the government embarks on agricultural transformation, shifting from traditional to corporate farming, farmers in Pakistan are embracing novel technologies and techniques to enhance cash crop productivity, aiming…
Raja Bazaar: A Living Legacy of Colonial Trade in Rawalpindi
Hamza Rahman Malik
Rawalpindi: Raja Bazaar, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, stands as a testament to Rawalpindi’s vibrant commercial history.
Once the only central trading hub during the British colonial era, the bazaar, named…