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Economic booting

WHILE Pakistan has been teetering on the brink of economic collapse, it survives with the succour of its allies. While little chances of survival...

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Huma Baqai

US nuclear hypocrisy over Pak BMD system

NEEDLESS to say, it has been a chronic American attitude to view the Pakistan nuclear programme with a jaundiced eye. Last week, US Department of...

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Pakistan Observer

Huma Baqai

UAE’s rain: Causes, impacts and infrastructure

  THE Arabian Peninsula, typically known for its dry climate, recently faced an unusual weather phenomenon. A storm swept across the UAE and Oman,...

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Pakistan Observer

Huma Baqai

Unravelling Modi’s guarantee

INDIA’S gigantic elections began on April 19th 2024. The final count will happen in June 2024. The exercise will last for seven weeks; it has...

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Huma Baqai

No more war, can we? A witness’s plea for a fragile future

THE word “war” isn’t a distant concept for me; it’s the chilling melody that filled the soundtrack of my childhood in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,...

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Huma Baqai

Summer Vacations 2024 in Punjab; here’s expected schedule

LAHORE – All public and private schools across the Punjab are closed for more than two months every year on account of Summer Vacations to save...

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Mehr Jan

PM Shehbaz removes Anwarul Haq as Islamabad chief commissioner

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has removed Captain retired Anwarul Haq from his post as the chief commissioner of Islamabad, it emerged...

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Mehr Jan

Saudi Riyal to PKR rate today – 25 April 2024

KARACHI – The buying rate for Saudi Arabia Riyal in Pakistan stands unchanged at Rs73.3 while the selling rate stands at Rs74 on Thursday in open...

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Mehr Jan

CM Maryam Nawaz lands in hot water for wearing police uniform in passing out parade

LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stunned everyone with her new look as she attended the passing out parade, donning a police uniform....

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Mehr Jan

Will there be a public holiday on May 1 in Pakistan?

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Mehr Jan

Madiha Rizvi ties the knot with Junaid Ali Perwez; See wedding pictures

Congratulations are in order for Pakistani TV star Madiha Rizvi who married for the second time with Junaid Ali Perwez. The Parizaad actor embarked...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

PAKvNZ: Pakistan win toss, opt to field first against New Zealand in fourth T20

LAHORE – Pakistan on Thursday won the toss and opted to bowl first in the fourth T20I against New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Men in...

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Mehr Jan

Pakistan stocks cross 72,000 milestone in historic first

KARACHI – Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) created another history on Wednesday as KSE-100 index crossed the 72,000 barrier for the first time in...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Usman Bhalli X-rated videos go viral

ISLAMABAD – The shocking trend of leaked videos continues to haunt Pakistanis and this time, its a local TikTok star Usman Bhalli, whose obscene...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Priority must be Pakistan

ALL institutions funded by tax payers, including constitutional public office holders, exist to serve Pakistan and its citizens. Political parties...

yesterday 20

Pakistan Observer

Sarah Ameer

Planet saviours or wreckers: Crossroads ahead

RAIN, in recent years, has undergone a significant transformation from being a source of joy to becoming a harbinger of destruction and death. The...

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Pakistan Observer

Sarah Ameer

Saudi Riyal to PKR rate today – 24 April 2024

KARACHI – The buying rate for Saudi Arabia Riyal in Pakistan stands unchanged at Rs73.25 while the selling rate stands at Rs74 on Wednesday in...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Unveiling library science’s scientific foundations

A research paper of Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya published by Emerald Insight in 2013, has argued a few attributes that make LIS as an established...

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Pakistan Observer

Sarah Ameer

India-ISIS closed link’s uncovered

I have repeatedly argued that the evil of Daesh will be left behind in this region as America goes. Now the close connection between India and Daesh...

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Pakistan Observer

Sarah Ameer

CPEC for Higher Education Sector

China reformed its higher education sector in the early 20th century, and today, it is reaping the benefits of those reforms. It also introduced...

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Muneer Ahmed Mirjat

CPEC phase-II and Jiang Zaidong’s doctrine: A Probable Future

The emerging socio-economic, geopolitical and geostrategic trends and “conflicting” realities in the region and around the world clearly spark...

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Pakistan Observer

Muneer Ahmed Mirjat

World Earth Day Ensuring global ecological security

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” Rachel Carson, The Sense of...

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Sarah Ameer

Humayun Saeed and Saboor Aly’s kiss in public draws flak online

Public displays of affection, including kissing and hugging are normal in West but in conservative society like Pakistan, it can cause outrage....

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Karachi, Sindh weather update; rains, gusty winds expected

KARACHI – Rain-wind/thunderstorms are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad and parts of Sindh on Thursday and Friday. As per the Pakistan...

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Dr Muhammad Khan

Tania Aidrus, former Google executive, returns to lead Digital Pakistan project

ISLAMABAD – Former search engine Google executive Tania Aidrus has returned to lead Digital Pakistan project, around four years after she stepped...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Usama Bhalli, wife clear air after Leaked Video controversy

Pakistani TikTok creator Usama Bhalli and his wife were hit by video leak scandal as their obscene private clips were shared on social apps. The...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather update; widespread rains predicted

PESHAWAR – Widespread rain-wind/thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms are predicted in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Weather outlook of Islamabad, Pakistan; significant rains predicted

ISLAMABAD – Significant rain-wind/thunderstorms are predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Wednesday evening/night, Thursday...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Business community suggests PM Shehbaz to hold talks with PTI, resume trade with India

KARACHI – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held meaningful interaction with Karachi’s business community with two sides exchanged views on trade,...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Lahore, Punjab weather update; rains, hailstorms likely this week

LAHORE – Intermittent rain-wind/thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms are likely in Lahore and parts of Punjab during this week. As per the...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Empowered minorities, prosperous Pakistan

THE commemoration of National Minorities Day on August 11 holds great importance in Pakistan, as it honours the religious minority groups that have...

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Kashif Shamim Siddiqui

Raisi’s visit bolsters Pak-Iran ties

IRANIAN President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Islamabad amidst regional tensions with Israel coincides with a recent drone attack launched by Israel...

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Kashif Shamim Siddiqui

The case of the Tone-Deaf PR strategy

AMID this charged atmosphere, heavy with a palpable sense of regret and ineffectuality as we watch the suffering in Gaza unfold, the call to take...

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Pakistan Observer

Kashif Shamim Siddiqui

Missing persons – a reality check

By Omay Aiman The issue of missing persons in Pakistan is a contentious matter, often portrayed as a Human Rights Violation (HRV) and used as an...

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Pakistan Observer

Web Desk Staff

WhatsApp users to share pictures and files without Internet with new feature

LAHORE – Instant messaging app WhatsApp continues to roll out new updates to improve its features, security, and user experience, and after Meta...

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Pakistan Observer

Ali Sukhanver

Pakistani TikTok couple under fire after X-rated videos go viral

ISLAMABAD – The shocking trend of leaked videos continues to haunt Pakistanis and this time, its a local TikTok star Usman Bhalli, whose obscene...

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Pakistan Observer

Ali Sukhanver

Significant rains predicted in Peshawar, most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR – Rain-wind/thunderstorms are predicted in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday night and the next 3-4 days. As per the...

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Pakistan Observer

Ali Sukhanver

Saudi Riyal to PKR rate today – 23 April 2024

KARACHI – The buying rate for Saudi Arabia Riyal in Pakistan stands unchanged at Rs73.3 while the selling rate stands at Rs74.05 on Tuesday in...

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Pakistan Observer

Sultan M Hali

Punjab ‘Apni Chat, Apna Ghar’ project: Check payment, eligibility and other details here

ISLAMABAD – The government in Punjab has rolled out a new housing initiative, with aim to provide one lac apartments to people in six cities. The...

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Pakistan Observer

Ali Sukhanver

Rain decreases temperatures in Lahore, parts of Punjab

LAHORE – Parts of Punjab including Lahore received rainfall of varying intensities during the last 24 hours, making weather pleasant by...

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Ali Sukhanver

Tackling the chaos over social media

THE purpose of community evolution was to foster interaction, harmony, co-existence and growth. By addressing people’s key concerns, communities...

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Kashif Shamim Siddiqui

Palestinians do deserve their state

I am sure most of us would be aware of the extreme dishonesty of the powerful Western leaders who first exploited the world, directly through their...

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S R H Hashmi

Go green and save the Earth

WHAT does it mean to be green? “Green” is more than just a colour. It also means taking special steps to protect the environment — the water,...

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Kashif Shamim Siddiqui

These Karachi roads are closed for traffic ahead Iranian president’s visit

KARACHI – Major roads, including MA Jinnah road, are being closed for traffic in Karachi as Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is set to visit the...

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Pakistan Observer

Sultan M Hali

US sanctions: A political usage of export controls

UNDER its Executive Order 13382, United States imposed sanctions on four entities (companies) for their alleged involvement in supplying materials...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Govt renames Islamabad’s Eleventh Avenue highway after Iran

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has approved a decision to rename a major new highway in the capital city after brotherly neighbouring...

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Azhar Mahmood Awan

West Indies Women beat Pakistan Women in last ball thriller

KARACHI – Nida Dar became the second Pakistan women’s bowler and 27th overall to reach the 100-wicket landmark, but the West Indies Women took a...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

TTP: Thorn in the side of Pakistan

AFGHANISTAN was the only country that opposed Pakistan’s entry to the UN back in 1948 and over the last seven decades the relations between the...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Will IK be released any time soon?

  IN an interview with a national TV channel, Rauf Hassan disclosed several key aspects of PTI’s policies and decisions on pressing issues....

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Dr Muhammad Khan

Of reptilian overtones!

WHAT is one supposed to do if faced with a real, live reptile? Not any run-of-the-mill reptile, mind you, but a fat, slimy, revolting creature with...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Saudi Riyal to PKR rate today – 22 April 2024

KARACHI – The buying rate for Saudi Arabia Riyal in Pakistan stands unchanged at Rs73.3 while the selling rate stands at Rs74.05 on Monday in...

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Pakistan Observer

Azhar Mahmood Awan

Lahore, Punjab weather update; scattered rain likely

LAHORE – Scattered rain-wind/thunderstorms are likely in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Monday evening/night and Tuesday. As per the Pakistan...

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Azhar Mahmood Awan

Light rain likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

ISLAMABAD – Rain-wind/thunderstorms are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Monday evening/night. As per the Pakistan...

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Pakistan Observer

Azhar Mahmood Awan

Rains predicted in Pakistan from April 24

ISLAMABAD –Intermittent rain-wind/thunderstorms are predicted across Pakistan from April 24. As per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD),...

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Pakistan Observer

Azhar Mahmood Awan

Karachi women get free Pink Bus Service for two months

KARACHI – The Sindh government has exempted women from paying fares on Pink Bus Service in Karachi for two months. Sindh Transport Minister...

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Pakistan Observer

Azhar Mahmood Awan

Widespread rain likely in Peshawar, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from April 25

PESHAWAR – Widespread rain-wind/thunderstorms are likely in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from April 25. As per the Pakistan...

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Pakistan Observer

Azhar Mahmood Awan

Furious woman hits traffic cop with car after trying to flee from Islamabad toll plaza

ISLAMABAD – A furious female driver apparently drove her car into a traffic officer in the capital city after being stopped for a violation. A clip...

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Pakistan Observer

Azhar Mahmood Awan

Rain, hailstorm likely in Lahore, parts of Punjab from April 26

LAHORE – Rain-wind/thunderstorms with isolated hailstorms are likely in Lahore and parts of Punjab from April 26 with occasional gaps. As per the...

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Pakistan Observer

Azhar Mahmood Awan

Weather update for Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; scattered rains likely

PESHAWAR – Rain-wind/thunderstorms are likely in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday evening/night and Monday. As per the Pakistan...

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Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Weather update for Islamabad, Rawalpindi; light rain likely

ISLAMABAD – Rainfall of varying intensities is likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and parts of Pakistan on Sunday evening/night and Monday. As per...

21.04.2024 3

Pakistan Observer

Dr Muhammad Khan

Lahore, Punjab weather update; scattered rains, dust-raising winds predicted

LAHORE – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted dust-raising winds and scattered rains for Lahore and parts of Punjab on...

21.04.2024 3

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Dr Muhammad Khan

Self dependence: the first step to survival

Maldives, the smallest country in Asia, is traditionally called the King’s Island. The word Maldives means ‘the islands of Male’. The economy of...

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Naveed Aman Khan

Pak-Saudi new economic horizon

FOLLOWING Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s two-day visit to Saudi Arabia on April 6, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan recently...

21.04.2024 3

Pakistan Observer

Naveed Aman Khan

“Volt Typhoon”— smear campaign against China

IN February 2024, a US Congressional Committee convened to address the alleged “cyber threat” posed by China. The focus of concern was a Chinese...

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Pakistan Observer

Naveed Aman Khan

Beyond blackouts

  PAKISTAN struggles with frequent power outages and load shedding due to insufficient generation capacity, transmission losses and distribution...

21.04.2024 5

Pakistan Observer

Naveed Aman Khan

Iqbal and education

VALUABLE is the taste for art, ye men of vision; But vision that perceives not the reality is useless. The goal of Art is the flame of the immortal...

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Naveed Aman Khan

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