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By Asghar Ali Mubarak The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 has opened a new window of opportunity for the country’s economy. With representatives from more than 60 countries, international mining companies, diplomats and financial institutions attending the two-day event in Islamabad, Pakistan has a chance to turn its vast mineral wealth into a source of lasting economic growth. But attracting investors will be only the first step. The real test will be whether the government can translate international interest into productive investment, industrial development and tangible benefits for ordinary people. Held at the Jinnah Convention Centre in collaboration with the…
By Atiq Raja The future may not belong to those who compete harder, but to those who understand where their strengths matter most. In an increasingly competitive world, success is often associated with greater resources, faster decisions and the ability to outperform others. Yet history shows that strength alone does not guarantee victory. Sometimes, the wisest strategy is not to fight harder, but to change the terms of competition. This is the thinking behind the Dimension Advantage Strategy: identifying the field in which individual or institutional strengths can deliver the greatest results. It challenges the assumption that every challenge must…
By Dr Zawwar Hussain Air pollution has become one of the world’s most serious public health threats, claiming around seven million lives prematurely every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Yet its danger is often overlooked because the air we breathe carries pollutants that are largely invisible. Clean air is not an environmental luxury but a basic human necessity. Its absence threatens public health, economic progress and the future of coming generations. The scale of the crisis is alarming. Around 99 per cent of the world’s population lives in areas where air quality fails to meet WHO guidelines.…
By S.M. Inam Pakistan’s sovereign Sukuk issuance crossing Rs10 trillion marks an important milestone in the country’s efforts to expand Islamic finance and diversify its sources of public borrowing. The achievement reflects growing activity in the domestic Islamic capital market and offers an opportunity to attract a wider pool of investors. However, the real significance of this development will depend not simply on how much the government borrows through Sukuk, but on whether Pakistan can turn this expanding market into a sustainable source of investment, economic confidence and financial stability. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad…
Pakistan’s latest counterterrorism operations, which the military said resulted in the deaths of 74 Indian-sponsored militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, have once again highlighted the persistent security challenges confronting the country. The operations, conducted in Kurram, Mir Ali and Orakzai, demonstrated the continuing efforts of security forces to dismantle militant networks and prevent armed groups from using vulnerable areas as bases for violence. However, the significance of these operations extends beyond the number of militants killed. They underline the need for a sustained national commitment to eliminating terrorism, strengthening internal security and protecting the lives of ordinary citizens. According…
By Akhlaque Ahmad Chandio QAMBAR: Students displayed scientific models, innovative inventions and technology-based projects, including artificial intelligence (AI) applications, at a STREAM programme organised at First Step Elementary School in Burra Colony, Qambar. The event was organised with the support of the Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) and brought together students from First Step Elementary School, Burra Colony, Pawohar Bridge, CSDS Model School, Lohi Bridge, and Shifa Elementary School, Qambar. The programme was held on the directions of Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah and SEF Managing Director Ghanwar Ali Laghari to promote modern scientific education and technology among students.…
By our correspondent KARACHI: Several parts of Karachi will face water shortages on Friday as electricity supply to the Dhabeji pumping station will remain suspended for 14 hours due to annual maintenance work. According to a spokesperson for the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation, K-Electric will suspend power supply to the Dhabeji grid station from 10am on November 13 until midnight. The power shutdown will leave nine of the pumping station’s 21 pumps out of operation, reducing the city’s water supply by around 130 million gallons. Karachi normally receives approximately 650 million gallons of water daily. However, the corporation will…
The prime minister warned against using water as a weapon, urging countries to honour water-sharing agreements in their true spirit MM Report ANTALYA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for global solidarity and fair, practical measures to address climate change, saying the protection of life on Earth was a shared responsibility that required collective international action. Addressing the national statement session at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkiye, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan was demonstrating its commitment to environmentally friendly development through practical measures and investment in clean energy. The prime minister stressed that water should…
By Abdul Waheed Sheikh HYDERABAD: District Sports Officer Maryam Kerio met Rescue 1122 Hyderabad District Station in-charge Siraj Ahmed Bhatti and congratulated him on assuming his new responsibilities. Karyoo invited Bhatti to attend the third Iqbal Day Sports Festival 2026 for boys and girls, scheduled to take place from November 11 to 13 at Government Degree Boys College, Latifabad Unit 11, and other venues across Hyderabad. She also requested the deployment of a Rescue 1122 medical team and ambulances to provide emergency medical facilities to participating students, young athletes and other visitors throughout the three-day event. The emergency officer welcomed…
By Kamran Malik FAISALABAD: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Faisalabad Inam-ur-Rehman Malik met a delegation of the Anjuman-e-Tajran, City Faisalabad, on Wednesday to discuss the city’s security situation and concerns of the business community. The meeting was held at the Police Lines Police Complex. It focused on law and order, rising crime concerns and measures to provide better security to traders and industrialists. The delegation included Shahid Razzaq Sikka, Aslam Bhalli, Amin Butt, Mian Mubeen, Haji Abid and Haji Ghulam Murtaza, along with other prominent traders. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to curb extortion, robbery and street crime. They…