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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa leads in human development : World Bank
The World Bank (WB) has declared Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the province ruled by Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf, on top of all four federating units of Pakistan in terms of making human development. “Pakistan’s provinces have experienced very...Nov 14, 2016 958 0 -
Two Oval Victories and Cricket in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
What a wonderful gift Pakistan cricket team has given to the nation on its Independence Day– a victory against England at the Oval that leveled the test series. With the help of modern technology, we were...Aug 15, 2016 1299 0 -
Imran Khan’s party wins back control of Pakistan’s powerful Punjab province
Secures15 out of 20 seats in the center of political power...Read MoreJul 18, 2022 571 0 -
A cuppa tea in the time of COVID pandemic
A cup of tea in the COVID times is not just a drink. It means a lot to those used to taking thee drink several times while at work or socializing. It’s been more than a...May 22, 2021 659 0 -
Pakistan embarks on eight new water projects
In a bid to ensure optimal utilization of its ever depleting water resources, Pakistan has embarked upon building eight mega hydel projects that would help double its water storage capacity. Officials say the new dams will...Mar 23, 2021 513 0 -
Massive earthquake jolts Pakistani, Indian cities
A severe earthquake rocked upper half of Pakistan including the capital, Islamabad and provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhawa. The 6.4-magnitude earthquake also jolted in cities of neighboring India late Friday evening. The Meteorological Department said...Feb 12, 2021 1046 0 -
Two books open windows into the Pakhtoon culture and history
By Sahibzada Riaz Noor The tradition of scholar-administrators in British India did dwindle after partition, but totally extinct it did not become. Despite the censorious cavilling about civil servants from various quarters for being high browed mandarins...Dec 23, 2020 1383 0 -
The Battle for Pakistan and the US Relations
“In 2008,” Shuja Nawaz writes in the preface to his recently published book, The Battle for Pakistan: The Bitter US Friendship and a Tough Neighborhood, “I began working on the event that led to The Battle...Jun 13, 2020 1210 1 -
COVID-19 tests Pakistan’s weak healthcare links; PM says no to another lockdown
Pakistan is heading for a grim milestone of 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases but the Government has made it clear that there would be no going back to a lockdown of the country. By Friday evening, provines...Jun 6, 2020 642 0 -
Snow leopards rebound in northern Pakistan but COVID-19 challenges conservation effort
The appearance of exotic big cats in Pakistan‘s northern mountainous regions has excited Nature lovers but experts say a painstaking effort to save snow leopards is facing disruption under coronavirus outbreak. United States Principal Deputy Assistant...May 12, 2020 2303 1