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By Riaz Narejo DADU: A delegation from Aga Khan University met Deputy Commissioner Syed Murtaza Shah on Saturday to discuss the rising climate change and heat-wave challenges confronting the district. The team included Operations Head Zaheer Chand and researcher Dr Kanthesh Kumar. According to DC Shah, the meeting focused on disaster management, early-warning systems, and the timely dissemination of alerts ahead of potential emergencies. Officials briefed the delegation on the environmental challenges faced by the district following the 2022 super floods, as well as the existing disaster-response mechanisms. The AKU delegation expressed concern over the growing impacts of climate change,…
By Imran Zakir KARACHI: Federal Health Minister and senior MQM-P leader Mustafa Kamal met with Sindh Health Minister Azra Pechuho in Karachi on Friday to address long-standing administrative and operational challenges at Jinnah Hospital. Accompanied by his team, Mustafa Kamal held detailed discussions aimed at improving coordination between federal and provincial health authorities and ensuring smoother functioning of one of the province’s largest medical facilities. The meeting focused on issues faced by hospital staff, including concerns over working conditions, administrative bottlenecks, and resource allocation. Both ministers underscored the importance of constructive dialogue and cooperation, signaling a shared commitment to resolving…
Press Release KARACHI: Shamooz celebrated the grand opening of its first stand-alone outlet in Karachi earlier today, marking an exciting new chapter for the brand with a refreshed identity, elevated aesthetic, and continued commitment to timeless quality and style. The event was attended by socialites, celebrities, influencers, and well-wishers from across the city. The chief guest was celebrated television star Hina Altaf, who performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Her presence added glamour and warmth to the evening as she inaugurated the new Shamooz outlet and met fans and guests. Her participation highlighted the brand’s growing influence in contemporary Pakistani fashion. Shamooz,…
Press Release KARACHI: The appointment of Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal General Asim Munir as Chief of Defence Forces would further strengthen the country’s defence, said Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor on Saturday. Congratulating Field Marshal Asim Munir on his new role, he said that under his leadership, national defence, unity, and cohesion would be further enhanced. He added that the institutional role in safeguarding the country and promoting development would also be reinforced. “Our brave armed forces are our pride, and they have made national security impregnable,” he said. Altaf Shakoor stressed that the time had…
The federal government’s decision to launch an aggressive crackdown on the networks that sustain Pakistan’s fake visa trade marks an unusual moment of political consensus in a country where unity is often fleeting. For years, this clandestine industry has not only tarnished Pakistan’s international reputation but has also perpetuated a cycle of humiliation for ordinary citizens who find themselves caught in the machinery of deportation, detention, and distrust at foreign airports. The announcement that Islamabad is finally moving decisively against this shadow economy suggests both a recognition of the damage done and an acknowledgment that the state can no longer…
Pakistan’s decision to elevate General Syed Asim Munir to the newly created role of Chief of Defence Forces marks a defining moment in the country’s long and often turbulent civil–military story. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s approval of Munir’s appointment, alongside an extension of his tenure as Chief of Army Staff for a full five-year term, signals far more than a routine administrative reshuffle. It represents a carefully calibrated restructuring of Pakistan’s security command, designed to concentrate strategic authority at the highest levels and introduce a unified architecture for defence planning. For a nation where military…
The Indian rupee has, over the course of 2025, emerged as the weakest currency in Asia—a fact that is likely to attract attention not just from financial analysts but from anyone invested in the region’s economic future. At first glance, a faltering currency might appear to be a simple accounting issue, a matter of exchange rates and balance sheets. Yet the rupee’s persistent decline reveals far more than the mechanics of the foreign exchange market. It exposes underlying vulnerabilities in India’s economic management and governance, and it raises questions about the country’s ability to sustain growth amid global uncertainties. According…