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The Evolving Landscape Of Pak-Iran Relations

With HE the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisolsadati having wrapped up his three-day visit to Pakistan, now is a perfect opportunity to explore the rich...

27.04.2024 60

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Unravelling Pakistan’s Federal Tapestry

Pakistan, emerging in 1947 from a vision of Islamic nationhood, grapples with establishing unity and enduring democracy Internal divisions fuelled by...

20.04.2024 30

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

China’s sustained macro-economy defies Fitch report

THE latest statement from the President of the ADB (2024) underscores China’s continued economic leadership in Asia and globally, contrasting with...

13.04.2024 20

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Combating inflation: Consumer Dost Portal

  IN Pakistan, inflation is a pressing issue, causing prices to rise consistently and making life difficult for ordinary people, particularly those...

13.04.2024 20

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Spreading drug menace

THE Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in a crackdown on drug supply in educational institutions of twin cities, seized 2.4 kg of hashish from an accused who...

13.04.2024 20

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Pak climate concerns and environmental challenges

ONE of the largest risks facing our planet this century is global warming. Over the past 100 years, Earth’s temperature has risen by 0.74 degrees...

13.04.2024 40

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Transition Of Higher Education

Higher education faces a crisis in aligning its research functions and curricula with current job requirements and trends. Students demand real-world...

10.04.2024 20

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Guardian exposes India’s covert terrorism network

INDIA’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, indirectly accepted “The Guardian Report” about the killing of twenty Pakistanis through its operatives...

08.04.2024 10

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Islamic scholars unite against extremism

  TERRORIST and extremist ideologies, rooted in the Salafi Jihadi school of thought, distorted the concept of Jihad in Islam, exemplified by...

08.04.2024 40

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Crossing the Rubicon!

The restoration of Justice (R) Shaukat Siddiqui followed a flurry of revelations, debunking the state of affairs crystallizing in the Islamabad High...

08.04.2024 10

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Silent Suffering: Ending Femicide

THE recent chilling incident in Toba Tek Singh, Punjab, Pakistan, has once again thrust the issue of femicide into the spotlight. On the 18th of...

08.04.2024 20

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Causes and consequences of urbanization in Pakistan

PAKISTAN is one of the fastest urbanising countries in South Asia and the share of urban population has risen from 17% in 1951 to 37% in 2010, and to...

08.04.2024 60

Pakistan Observer

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NADRA ID card Normal vs Urgent Fee in Pakistan April 2024

01.04.2024 20

Pakistan Observer

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Best Sehri Deals in Lahore Ramadan 2024

01.04.2024 30

Pakistan Observer

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Pollen count starts increasing in Islamabad after wet spell

ISLAMABAD – The pollen count continued to increase in Islamabad after a dip during the overcast and wet conditions. On Monday, total pollen count...

01.04.2024 5

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

29 or 30? How many days will Pakistanis be fasting this year?

01.04.2024 7

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Lahore, Punjab weather update; temperature starts rising

LAHORE – Mercury level has started rising in Lahore and parts of Punjab after a dip due to the overcast conditions and intermittent rains on the...

01.04.2024 10

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather; rain likely in upper districts

PESHAWAR – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mainly dry weather for Peshawar and most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday...

01.04.2024 4

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Islamabad, Pakistan weather update; rain likely in upper parts

01.04.2024 6

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Saudi Riyal to PKR rate today – 01 April 2024

KARACHI – The buying rate for Saudi Arabia Riyal in Pakistan stands at Rs73.65 while the selling rate stands at Rs74.4 on Monday, according to...

01.04.2024 10

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Security, The State and the Citizens

The notion of security for people encompasses the complex relationship between personal welfare, social stability, and the efficient operation of...

25.03.2024 30

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

THE SPIRIT OF UNITY AND FREEDOM

23.03.2024 20

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Politics in Pakistan

Pakistan with a rich history and a complex political landscape has been plagued by recurring episodes of political instability since its inception....

20.03.2024 20

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Every right for every child

01.03.2024 30

Pakistan Observer

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Challenges To Research Integrity

21.02.2024 20

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

The Western Border With Taliban

Pakistan saw over 2867 fatalities in terrorist attacks last year, a 50 percent increase from 2021 and thrice the number in 2020. This surge in...

15.02.2024 70

Daily Times

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Throne or Thrown

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, following general elections in 2013, stated in an NDTV interview that civilian supremacy over the military is...

03.02.2024 30

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Indian War of Narratives

The India-Pakistan conflict has been a long-standing rivalry, with both countries engaging in a continuous battle on the ground and in the realm of...

26.01.2024 60

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Can Pakistan Ever Become a Successful Democracy?

Democracy is a government system where citizens have equal participation in decision-making processes, including legislation. It is characterized by...

13.01.2024 100

Daily Times

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Punjab Chief Minister shares update for extension in schools winter vacations

LAHORE – School winter vacations in Punjab are set to end on June 9, but students and their parents eye another extension as cold wave grips the...

06.01.2024 10

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Good news for freelancers as PayPal enters Pakistani market through strategic partnership

06.01.2024 40

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Stuck in a Low Skills Trap

Skills development is crucial in response to global trends like automation, climate action, digitalization, and shrinking labour force. Education...

05.01.2024 50

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Regional dynamics and Pak-Afghan relations

THE relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan is marked by historical, cultural and geopolitical complexities. The two neighbouring countries...

03.01.2024 30

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Regional Dynamics And Pak-Afghan Relations

The relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan is marked by historical, cultural, and geopolitical complexities. The two neighbouring countries...

03.01.2024 200

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Pakistani rupee ends 2023 last session on positive note against US dollar in inter-bank

KARACHI – Pakistani currency ended final session of 2023 with marginal gains against US dollar, appreciating for the 13th consecutive time in...

30.12.2023 10

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Petrol Price in Pakistan from January 1, 2024; Check latest update here

KARACHI – Inflation hit Pakistanis may get no relief in the next fortnight review of petrol and diesel prices, sources familiar with the...

30.12.2023 20

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Islamabad, Pakistan weather update; fog brings life to a standstill

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly cold and dry weather for most parts of Pakistan during the next two...

29.12.2023 10

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Weather outlook of Karachi, Sindh; fog continues to persist in upper districts

KARACHI – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly cold and dry weather for most parts of Sindh during the next two days. As...

29.12.2023 10

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Peshawar experiences coldest day of season

PESHAWAR – Cold and dry weather prevailed in most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday with experts predicting the prevailing harsh weather...

29.12.2023 20

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

WAPDA generates 34 billion units of hydel electricity; 2.2b more than last year

LAHORE – 2023 has been a satisfying year for the hydropower and water sectors in Pakistan. The country witnessed increased generation of hydel...

29.12.2023 20

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Pakistan weather update for January-March: drier start, wetter end likely

LAHORE – Near-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures are likely in Pakistan during the first quarter of the year 2024. The beginning of the...

29.12.2023 10

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Education for all: The broken promise

LITERACY is crucial in reducing social inequality and providing equal access to opportunities and education. It promotes equality, authority and a...

27.12.2023 70

Pakistan Observer

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From Jinnah To Quaid

The dynamic personality of Quaid-e-Azam was a combination of the characteristics of the eminent leaders of the world. He had the acumen of Ata Turk,...

25.12.2023 30

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Pakistan’s Growing Population Challenges

Population pressure has a major effect on the per capita income, health, education, unemployment, inequality, and resource depletion in impoverished...

08.11.2023 60

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

In Search of National Integration

Pakistan’s history can be seen as a succession of initiatives towards achieving socio-political and national unity. The idea of a separate,...

27.10.2023 50

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Social Protection Programs in Pakistan

Poverty remains a pressing challenge for Pakistan, impacting millions of lives and hindering the country’s socio-economic development. In a nation...

25.10.2023 80

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Social media, weapon with a global outreach

  IN the most generic sense, social media refers to a collection of engaging online applications that facilitate the creation, curation, and sharing...

22.10.2023 40

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

National Economic Plan and Sifc

Pakistan’s economic security is crucial, as it relies on economic sovereignty and independence. The country is currently facing high inflation, a...

18.10.2023 40

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

A Call for Afghans

The history of Afghanistan has been marred by decades of conflict, wars and political instability. These tumultuous events have had profound...

11.10.2023 30

Daily Times

Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Democracy, elections and people’s participation

ELECTIONS, people’s participation and democracy are interwoven threads that form the fabric of modern governance. Elections give people the power to...

10.10.2023 80

Pakistan Observer

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