livelihood

Zareef BalochPasni: Beneath the harsh summer sun of Pasni, a centuries-old coastal tradition continues to survive, although its role has changed dramatically over the years. The dried fish industry, once a major source of income for…

Asem Mustafa AwanIslamabad: She has reached an age when most people hope to spend their days surrounded by family, resting after a lifetime of work. Instead, she sits quietly beside a few handmade brooms, waiting for someone to stop.…

Shah Khalid ShahBajaur: As the first light of dawn spreads across the mountains of Bajaur, 55-year-old dairy farmer Shaal Pacha begins another day among the cows that have sustained his family for decades. Inside his dairy farm in…

Fakhar e AlamPeshawar: As the first light of dawn spreads over the plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 32-year-old beekeeper Hussain Khan begins another journey not of leisure, but of survival. In his hometown of Nowshera, dwindling bee…

Dr Ikramullah KhanBajaur: In the past, wars were seen as part of history—a product of ambition for land, power, and resources. They were, in a way, somewhat understandable. Societies were less educated, less civilised, and opportunities…

News DeskLahore:  In a transformative step towards empowering rural women, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a Rs. 2 billion livestock distribution project targeting 12 districts in South Punjab.Under this…

Atif IsmailMultan: Homemade mango pickle, once a cherished tradition and a source of income for rural women, is fading from our society due to the rise of commercial production.In the past, during mango season, women in rural areas…

News Desk Islamabad: Apart from the political polarization that continued through 2023, resulting in greater restrictions on civil and political rights, the year was marked by acute distress among ordinary people, caused by the…

News DeskIslamabad: Experts at an event called for a multifaceted approach to tackle mountain drought risks. “An annual deficiency of rainfall is causing drought in southern areas. However, if winter rainfall suppresses in the South,…

News DeskIslamabad: The National Assembly on Saturday unanimously recognised and expressed gratitude for the contributions of international and civil society organisations and the Pakistani diaspora in addressing climate change-related…