Iran Expands Regional Strikes, Drone Hits British Military Base in Cyprus

Iran has intensified its regional military operations, expanding strikes beyond its immediate borders amid rising tensions in the Middle East. According to officials in Cyprus, a drone struck a British military installation shortly after midnight. Authorities confirmed that the impact caused no casualties and no reported injuries to personnel. Security forces swiftly secured the site,…

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Punjab Ministers Defend Maryam Nawaz Amid Opposition Criticism Over Luxury Jet Purchase

LAHORE: Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday strongly criticised activists affiliated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and allied voices for what she described as a coordinated smear campaign against Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif over the Punjab government’s decision to acquire a luxury aircraft. In a statement, Aurangzeb alleged that individuals involved in character assassination…

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Hamza Saleem

How Innovation Spreads In The View Of Mass Communication

Everett Rogers, an american sociologist and communication theorist introduced the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory in 1962. It seeks to explain how, why, and how quickly a good, service, or process spreads among a population or social system. In other words, the diffusion of innovation accounts for how quickly new concepts and technologies grow. Marketers…

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The Power of One

By: Muhammad Saad Amjid   In a democratic society, every vote holds immense power. It is through the collective voice of individuals that we shape the course of our nation. Each vote represents a unique perspective, a chance to make a difference, and a voice that deserves to be heard. Voting is a fundamental right…

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PMLN PTI dialogue

PML-N Government Unlikely to Engage in Talks with PTI

Soon Times Correspondent Islamabad, December 14, 2024 – Amid rising political tensions, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government has shown little interest in holding talks with the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), according to sources within the ruling party. Despite repeated calls for dialogue from various quarters, including some political analysts and international observers, the PML-N…

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Institutional reforms old Wine in new Bottle

By: Gulfam Tarar Advocate Pakistan is facing multiple challenges at multiple fronts. The sole reason behind the gigantic problems of Pakistan is the poor and pathetic performance of the institutions of Pakistan. Every successive government devised policies and plans to eliminate institutional maladies but could not bring constructive reforms. Multiple reasons are responsible for the…

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Foreigners telling Stories

Foreigners telling Stories – Overseas Employees look at China

100 Episode Series “Foreigners telling Stories – Overseas Employees look at China” launched by China Cultural Center in Pakistan Islamabad – Soon Times: China cultural center in Pakistan officially launched online documentary series “Foreigners telling Stories – Overseas Employees look at China” The 100 episode of documentary series is comprising of the experiences of different…

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Wafaqi Mohtasib Institution

Wafaqi Mohtasib’s Institution

Promoting Good Governance (1983-2023) The sanctity and inviolability of human rights is the essential feature of the concept of ombudsmanship and the means to achieving the ultimate goal of good governance. Maladministration and bad governance are two sides of the same coin. Both breed in an environment of favouritism, discrimination, corruption and exploitation where human…

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