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AFP/APP  Tokyo: Japanese and Philippine leaders head to Washington this week for a trilateral summit aimed at boosting defense ties, hot on the heels of four-way military drills in the South China Sea with Australia. A major upgrade…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The bustling streets of Islamabad, Pakistan, are a tapestry of contradictions. Towering glass buildings and sleek cars share the space with overflowing trash bins, a stark reminder of the city's struggles.…

APP Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will announce the unofficial results of all 859 constituencies of the National and Provincial Assemblies on February 9, which will be issued by the Returning Officers. “The ECP…

APP Islamabad: Dr Farhat Abbas, an advocate for persons with disabilities on Tuesday that civil society organizations are actively working to promote equal and respectful treatment of individuals with disabilities. Speaking to APP, he…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  London (Part II): 2023 started with tumultuous political events, which unquestionably set the scene for the next 12 months. For example, on January 17, the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab was dissolved. This also…

Ishtiaq Ahmed (Part 1) London: Every year brings new challenges to Pakistan. Nothing is certain and predictable in a country that is still finding its feet and direction. The past 76 years have been fraught with short-lived returns to…

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi has brought to attention an issue concerning nepotism and corruption in the selection of legal advisers within the field formations of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). In…

Ishtiaq Ahmed 14th August is with us again, as it has been the case for the past 75 years. Every year, it is enthusiastically embraced and celebrated with an undiminished appetite. Of course, and very rightly so, given the historical…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Water represents a lifeline for the world and in Pakistan, this is dwindling with every hour. The filtration plant serves many people in the locality as clean drinking water is a rare commodity in Pakistan and…

News Desk Islamabad: Pakistani educator Sania Alam is awarded the prestigious ‘Brain of the Year’ award by the UK Brain Trust for her achievements in improving global mental literacy, refining education through super-learning and…