development

Dr Ikramullah Khan Bajaur: When the government announced the merger of the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2018, the people across the tribal belt celebrated with hope. It felt like the dawn…

Habibul Hassan Peshawar: The pervasive poverty across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the recently merged ex-FATA districts is a glaring indictment of years of poor governance and neglect. These areas have long been marred by deprivation,…

APP Islamabad: Children’s rights activists are urging for heightened awareness and the effective implementation of child protection laws to safeguard vulnerable children and promote their overall well-being. They stress the need for…

APP Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressed serious concerns about the growing pressure on the province's limited resources due to high birth rates and significant migration. He emphasized the impact on job…

AFP/APP Baku: The United Nations has issued a dire warning regarding the Paris climate agreement's goals, stating that they are "in great peril" as 2024 is on track to break new temperature records. The UN’s World Meteorological…

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…

News Desk Islamabad: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will contribute to human capital development in Pakistan by promoting life skills-based education both in and out of schools, fostering youth leadership for innovation, and…

AFP/APP London: The UK's last coal-fired power station will officially close its doors on Monday, making Britain the first G7 country to end its reliance on the fossil fuel to produce electricity. The closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar, a…

News Desk Islamabad: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) is set to host its inaugural Data Fest on October 20-21 at the Pak China Friendship Center. The event aims to unite data producers and users across various sectors to drive…

Ali Jabir Islamabad: Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam, emphasized Pakistan’s strong commitment to global efforts in protecting the ozone layer through its participation in international…