Training Search & Rescue Volunteers in Gilgit Baltistan
By Sami Ullah Malik Gilgit Baltistan is one of the most disaster-prone areas in Pakistan. The mountainous communities of Gilgit-Baltistan are at high risk because of their geography and lack of access to quality services. Global warming and climatic changes have a direct impact on these areas causing glaciers to melt and unstable lakes to …
Transformation of Pakistan towards cyber democracy and it’s benefits
By: Nabeela Mazhar & Sumaya Afzal Pakistan’s path to cyber democracy is gradual, with various governmental and non-governmental organizations working to create a more open and inclusive online space. Some key factors that have contributed to Pakistan’s transformation into a cyber democracy are listed below. Increasing internet penetration: Internet penetration has increased significantly in Pakistan …
A Struggle for Stability and its impact on the Economy
Aniqa Zeb PhD Economics PIDE Pakistan, a country with great potential, is battling a number of issues that have had a big influence on its economy. The nation’s present-day circumstances, which are marked by political unpredictability, security concerns, and socioeconomic inequalities, have had a long-lasting effect on its economic environment. The effects of these problems …
Political Polarization, Uncertainty and Economic Crisis
By: Uzma Noreen Political polarisation in Pakistan, which has led to a disastrous economy, is one of the country’s most urgent socioeconomic problems. For the past sixty years, and much longer if we dig deep into its history, Pakistan has been a polarised political system and, as a result, a divided society. It all began …
Censorship or Freedom of Opinion
By Muhammad Khalid Noori Censorship is not only the suppression of speech, public communication, or other kinds of expression or information that is considered objectionable for political, moral or religious reasons by the government or state authorities. Censorship occurs whenever people, institutions or organizations succeed in imposing their political or moral values or particular interests …
Civil Society organizes a Rally to express solidarity with Pakistan Army
DST Correspondent ______________________ Sargodha: “Pak Fouj Zindabad” rally was organized by civil society to express solidarity with Pakistan Army. A large number of men as well as women participated in the rally. The participants of the rally also carried placards and banners in favor of Pakistan Army. The participants strongly condemned the vandalism and insulting …
Tax levied by FBR on Gymkhana Club Sargodha is waived
DST Correspondent ______________________ Sargodha: According to the details, the heavy tax of 17 crore rupees imposed by FBR on Sargodha Gymkhana Club has been waived with the special efforts of Muhammad Waseem Bhali Secretary Sargodha Gymkhana Club and Arshad Mahmood Paracha Member Sargodha Gymkhana Club. In this regard, Umar Ashraf Bhatti (Tax Consultant) Member Gymkhana …
Collaboration agreement signed between UoS & South China Agriculture University
DST Correspondent ______________________ Sargodha: A collaboration agreement has been signed between Sargodha University and South China Agricultural University, China. The agreement was signed by Sargodha University’s Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qaiser Abbas and South China Agriculture University’s President Prof. Li Yang. According to the agreement, both universities will promote mutual cooperation in education, research, teaching, training, …
Agriculture dept Encouraging Farmers to Cultivate Cotton: Shahid
DST Correspondent ______________________ Sargodha: Director Agriculture Shahid Hussain has said, cotton has been cultivated on 94 thousand 126 hectares of area in Sargodha division so far which is 52% of the set target. He said that the Punjab government has set a target of cultivating cotton on an area of 180,000 hectares to the four …
Country’s Economy and Commercial Centers are Inseparable, Umar Sarfaraz
DST Correspondent ______________________ Lahore: Executive Board Member PIAF Umar Sarfaraz has said, the country’s economy and commercial centers are inseparable. If the problematic conditions of the industrialists are economic policies based on uncertainty, then the country’s economy will not progress towards development. The business and industrial sector is of key importance in the economic affairs …
