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News DeskIslamabad: In celebration of World Press Freedom Day, the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), in partnership with Media Matters for Democracy (MMfD), has announced a new fellowship aimed at empowering journalists to…

Dr Saif ur RehmanIslamabad: May Day, celebrated around the world as International Workers' Day, is a reminder of the struggles for fair wages, decent work, and the right to employment. This day calls for not just reflection, but action,…

News DeskIslamabad: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Islamabad Police Operations, Muhammad Jawad Tariq, attributed the city's 20% reduction in crime rate for 2025 to successful digitalization, advanced monitoring systems, and enhanced…

APP Islamabad: The "Rang-e-Pakistan 2025" cultural festival is set to take place in the federal capital from February 21-23, organized through the collaborative efforts of Lok Virsa and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA).…

AFP/APPNew Delhi: New Delhi residents endured hazardous air conditions as toxic smog levels exceeded 50 times the World Health Organization’s (WHO) safe limit. Cooler temperatures and stagnant winds have trapped pollutants, primarily…

AFP/APP San Francisco: Netflix announced on Thursday that it gained over five million new subscribers in the last quarter, though it indicated a slowdown in growth. The streaming giant reported ending September with a total of 282.7…

AFP/APPBeijing: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba announced Tuesday a modest increase in annual revenue, as the firm pursues a major overhaul and regulatory curbs on the country's tech sector are relaxed.The Hangzhou-based company is…

EditorialChina-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a bilateral agreement between the countries designed to steer Pakistan towards a more balanced and resilient economy with collaboration over infrastructure, mining, industry, health,…

News Desk Islamabad: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) is poised to introduce its groundbreaking 'PIDE Reform Manifesto' aimed at catalyzing socio-economic transformation in Pakistan. In a significant move towards…

Fazal RahmanBajaur:Despite the Election Commission's claims of promoting active participation from all sectors of society, Bajaur's postal ballot process presents significant hurdles for people with disabilities, government…