National
Poverty, Poor Schooling Drive Child Labour in Sindh
Child labour in Sindh has declined significantly since 1996, yet over 1.6 million children aged five to 17 are still working, according to findings from the Sindh
poverty
Opinion
A Bitter Pill: How Pakistan’s Healthcare Fees Push Families to the Edge
Imagine sitting in a cramped, dimly lit room in rural Punjab, the weight of the world on your shoulders. That’s where Nagina finds herself, her eyes tracing
Corporate
Pakistan's Economic Challenges in FY23
Pakistan's economy has faced tremendous challenges of macroeconomic imbalances, supply shocks, and international economic slowdown, which has dampened growth in the past two years. The World
Government
Empowering Pakistan's Youth: The Widening Scope of the Prime Minister Youth Program
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the widening of the scope of the Prime Minister Youth Program (PMYP), with more resources allocated to enable the youth to contribute
Editorial
Pakistani Rupee Maintains Upward Trend Against the Dollar
According to a report in The News, traders expect the Pakistani rupee to maintain its upward trend against the US dollar in the coming week, following a boost
Government
PSL security expenditure deadlock
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is currently facing a deadlock with the Punjab government over the security expenditures for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight's
Editorial
From Warmth to Generosity: The Chinese Shoe Company Gift to Pakistan
In 2022, Pakistan was hit by devastating floods that affected millions of people, causing loss of life and damage to infrastructure. The China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) launched
Government
Closing Markets and Malls: Pakistan's Energy Conservation Plan
In response to the ongoing energy crisis, Karachi Commissioner Muhammad Iqbal Memon has directed the closure of shopping malls and markets by 8:30 pm. The directive was
Government
Cost of Ukraine war
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine began in 2014 when Russian-backed separatists seized control of Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine. The conflict has resulted in the deaths
Government
Chain stores resist GST hike
The proposed finance bill aimed at raising the general sales tax (GST) from 17% to 18% has drawn sharp criticism from the Chain Stores Association of Pakistan (CAP)
National
Daily Struggles of a Common Pakistani
Pakistan is a country of over 220 million people, with a diverse population that is spread out across a vast geographical area. Despite the country's rich