The ruling PML-N on Monday emerged victorious in by-elections held on 21 national and provincial seats, according to provisional results released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). On Sunday, by-polls were held across the country amid allegations of “record rigging”, temporary suspension of cellular services in specific districts of Punjab and Balochistan and multiple incidents of violence, leading...
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Probyn’s School System Chakwal Hosts Annual Project Presentation Day, Showcasing Innovative Project-Based Learning
Chakwal, Pakistan – April 20, 2024 – Probyn’s School System Chakwal, a leading educational institution, successfully organized its annual Project Presentation Day on April 20, 2024, at its main campus in Chakwal. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Brigadier Shahid Manzoor, Director of Admissions at the National University of Technology (NUTECH),...
Empowerment is Expensive: My Unfolding Story of Social Entrepreneurship
What could be more joyous than to see some of the wishes coming true in your lifetime? Within the list of many wishes, a foremost and prioritized wish within my generation of crazy changemakers was to see the understanding of “social entrepreneurship.” Being a witness to a time when the mere word ‘entrepreneurship’ was not...
Rising Temperatures Threaten Global Fruit Cultivation: A Shift in Orchard Dynamic
Environmental stresses pose significant threats to global food security and have detrimental effects on crop production worldwide, particularly impacting fruit cultivation. Abiotic stresses, such as rising temperatures, reduced precipitation, heat waves, and cold temperatures, disrupt the timing of flowering, fruit set, and harvesting, leading to decreased productivity and compromised fruit quality, especially in arid and...
STORY OF MULTIGRADE TEACHING
After completing graduation in education, Laila came back to see the village of her grandparents. She came out in the morning with her mother for a walk. Fresh air was blowing, birds were singing and trees were dancing. The people were working in the fields and the children were ready to go to school. The...
Bishop Azad Marshall Leads the Interfaith Celebration of Easter and Eid-ul-Fitr
In a remarkable display of solidarity and communal harmony, the Diocese of Raiwind Church of Pakistan hosted an Easter and Eid-ul-Fitr get-together on Sunday, under the leadership of Church Head Rt. Rev. Bishop Azad Marshall. The event, attended by a diverse array of dignitaries including religious leaders, political figures, government ministers, media representatives, and other...
An amendment to the Christian Marriage Act is necessary to prevent child marriages
Finally, the Senate of Pakistan has passed the Christian Marriage Act 1872 amendment bill. It will be sent back to the National Assembly for discussion, and if it is not sent for discussion, it will not be able to take the form of an amendment act until the President gives his approval. The Christian Marriage...
Climate Change and Water Resources
Climate change is significantly impacting water resources in Pakistan, posing challenges to the country’s water security and sustainability. Climate change is leading to erratic rainfall patterns, resulting in more frequent and intense droughts in certain regions of Pakistan. This variability in precipitation is affecting the availability of water for agriculture, drinking, and industrial purposes, exacerbating...
TRIBUTE TO DEPARTED NOBLE SOUL
The little girls were calling their baba and crying badly Baba, Baba, don’t leave us, and don’t leave us. Their sound was full of pain which shows that it was their first trauma. All the others around were also crying. I entered their home with my sisters and stopped after seeing the pain on the...
IT’S NOT TOO LATE
I saw the sad Earth yesterday. Why are you sad, I asked. I am dying, Earth started crying and replied. Tell me your problem, I want to help you, I want to bring a smile to your face, I said. She started her story in a very dramatic style. Once upon a time, I was...