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Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: A video viral on social media left the nation in shock, a disabled vendor, dependent on others for mobility, fell victim to heartless plunderers in Pakistan. The incident, captured in a sobbing video,…

Back to the Village of My Birth (Part 2) Ishtiaq Ahmed: A few days ago, in Part 1, I shared reflections on the salient aspects of village life during my childhood days in the late 50’s and the 60’s. Then the lifestyles were more open,…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Polio scars are etched with lifelong agony, but in Pakistan, where lives are meant to be safeguarded, the polio campaign is met with resistance and tragedy. This week-long initiative began disastrously when…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Gujar Khan: This is a commendable and much-needed safety measure to improve public road safety, but, as always with things in Pakistan, not without a major problem. While traveling recently through Missa Kaswal en route…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: In the heart of cities and hidden rural corners, a tale of struggle and survival unfolds—the story of hungry laborers, the unsung heroes left at the mercy of detached policies. As the sun sets on another…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: In the early hours of the first day of 2024, a poignant scene unfolded on the streets of Pakistan, encapsulating the relentless struggle of three generations seeking medical treatment. Fragile and weathered,…

APP Hyderabad:  Smoking inflicts harm on nearly every organ in the body and adversely impacts overall health, said cardiologist Dr Kashif on Thursday. However, individuals can markedly decrease their risk of smoking-related diseases…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Another devastating incident mirroring the tragic Ahmedpur Sharqia oil tanker explosion in Pakistan, Liberia, one of the world's poorest countries, faced a similar heart-wrenching catastrophe in Monrovia. The…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: In the heart of Islamabad, where opulent houses and plots command staggering prices, two girls embark on a journey through stark contrasts. Their smiles, genuine and radiant, paint a picture of joy,…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: In the hallowed grounds where legislation is crafted for the entire society, a photographer captures a blatant violation – cars parked in disability spaces at the Parliament House. This vividly illustrates…