Tragic Plane Crash
The recent tragedy of plane crash killing all 48 people including crew members brings to light poor services of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and...
Smoking kills
The number of cigarette smokers in Pakistan is increasing after every passing day. These include business men, the elite group and now college and...
Broken Road of Absar
The construction of the Turbat Absar road was started in 2014 by the former chief minister of Balochistan. But unfortunately, construction has not yet...
Regent Plaza hotel fire incident eye-opener for all of us
Karachi's new Mayor Waseem Akhtar should add more snorkels to the city fire department. At present there are three snorkels in the city fire department. When Mustafa...
A welcome step
Keeping in view the rise in natural calamities i.e. rains and floods due to change in climate and weather patterns and their effects on...
Jay-walking
Jay-walking is a common occurrence in our country, even where over-head pedestrian bridges and other means of crossing the road are available. Some roads...
Just say no
Pakistan is facing the worst cases of drug addiction today. More than 8.9 million are drug addicts. Majority of them are young boys and...
Our heartache in the Heart of Asia conference
In panorama of weak policies on major issues in recent past, the government thence has come up with a prudent decision to attend Heart...
“We don’t need helmets”
Riding a motorcycle is fun yet economical. In developing countries like Pakistan, most of the people cannot afford a car. Hence, motor cycles are...
Anti-Corruption agency
The approval by the Chief Minister Punjab to set up an anti-corruption agency for harmonising Anti-Corruption Establishment with modern demands and making it a...
When it comes to KBD – put own house in order
The president of LCCI has said that the statement of Indian prime minister proves that the opponents of Kalabagh Dam are actually safeguarding Indian...
Security fund
It is a bitter fact that Pakistan continues to face many internal and external challenges and threats which have to be faced and overcome...
Empowering women
The initiative by the City District Government Lahore (CDGL) and Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) to set up women-owned stalls at Shadman Sunday Bazaar...
Kissan package
The Punjab Government’s announcement of Rs39 billion subsidies on fertilisers under the Kissan Package is welcoming. The move calls for applause as it will...
Increase in salaries of elected representatives
The move by the federal government to increase the salaries of parliamentarians seems aimed at seeking their unconditional support in wake of protests (Dharna...
Major hydropower project
The major Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower project has been in the boiling pot since mid-1980s when the site was first selected by WAPDA engineers. Electricity consumers...
Increased investment flow
It is quite encouraging to note that flow of foreign investment in Pakistan is gradually picking up pace which hopefully lead to accelerated development...
