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The Dragon’s Embrace: China’s Soft Power in South Asia

China’s rapid rise in South Asia since the 2000s, with deepening and expanding engagements with all countries is now felt in every corner of the world. China’s growing economic capabilities and interdependence are pushing it to protect and promote its expanding interests abroad through a combination of traditional and new instruments.  China’s influence in South...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Marriage Taboos with PWDs (Person With Disabilities)

Balochistan is counted among the underdeveloped provinces of Pakistan, which is slowly and gradually growing to fulfil the basic needs and rights of its citizens. Balochistan is like a bunch of flowers holding the fragrance of different and beautiful flowers. Numerous people are living in the far-flung areas of Balochistan belonging to different cultures, religions,...

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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb should play his role in strengthening the country’s economy by imposing tax on tobacco. Experts

Experts and anti-tobacco activists have recommended increasing tobacco taxes to strengthen the economy. The Society for the Protection of Rights of the Child, in a statement, welcomed the appointment of Muhammad Aurangzeb as finance minister and urged him to consider tobacco tax as a possible tool to strengthen the economy. Such initiatives could potentially offer...

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Climate change is the most critical issue of our time

Climate change is the most critical issue of our time, with its early warning signs requiring our attention and action. Ignorance provides no refuge as our planet experiences melting glaciers, increasing floods, disappearing species, and escalating extreme weather events. The impacts of climate change present serious risks, especially for developing countries like Pakistan. South Asia,...

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Girls Face Obstacles in Pursuing Education

Achieving gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but also crucial for promoting a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. Despite some progress in recent years, the global path is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030. With women and girls making up half of the world’s population, they also represent half...