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Sindh Uni Naushahro Feroze Campus Faces Severe Neglect

Sindh University's sub-campus in Naushahro Feroze is in dire straits: unregistered with HEC, no permanent head, and lacking basic facilities. An urgent appeal is made to VC Prof. Dr Fateh Marri and Minister Ismail Rahu for immediate intervention.

EPA bans old, unfit buses to reduce pollution

The Environmental Protection Agency has banned old and unfit buses from operating on roads to combat air pollution in major cities. This move aims to enforce vehicle fitness standards and improve air quality. Learn more about the new regulations.

Urban Garbage Crisis Plagues Pakistan's Major Cities

Mounting waste piles in Karachi and Lahore are causing health hazards and environmental damage. This analysis calls for urgent action from authorities and citizens to implement long-term waste management solutions. #CleanPakistan

PTI MPs Oppose Governor's Rule Plan in KP

Opposition lawmakers from PTI and allied parties strongly opposed the federal government's reported plan to impose governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Get the latest details on the political clash.

Gaza Conflict Deaths Exceed 70,000 Mark

Health Ministry reports Gaza war fatalities surpass 70,000 as conflict intensifies. Urgent international intervention needed to stop humanitarian catastrophe.

Punjab bans petrol rickshaws to fight smog

Punjab government bans petrol-run rickshaw manufacturing to tackle air pollution. This bold move aims to phase out high-emission vehicles and promote electric transport for cleaner cities.

Pakistan Unemployment Hits 21-Year High at 7.1%

Pakistan faces severe unemployment crisis with 7.1% jobless rate, the highest in 21 years. Over 1 million degree holders unemployed. Climate change and IMF pressures blamed. Urgent action needed!

Lahore AQI Hits 450, Air Quality Unhealthy

Lahore's air quality reached dangerous levels with AQI spiking above 450. PM2.5 concentration was 19.6 times WHO's safe limit. Stay informed about affected areas and weather forecast.

Pakistan's Bureaucracy Crisis: Generalists vs Specialists

Discover why Pakistan's elite civil servants struggle despite rigorous selection. The colonial-era system places generalists in specialized roles, causing systemic failures. Learn the one reform that could transform governance.

Pakistan's Education Crisis: Beyond Rote Learning

Pakistan's education system fails students by prioritizing memorization over critical thinking. Discover why reform through better teacher training and modern methods is urgent for our future.

25M Pakistani Children Out of School: Report Reveals

Pakistan joins global World Children's Day observance while facing critical child rights challenges. 25M children out of school, child labor persists. Learn about the urgent need for education reform.

4 IHC Judges Challenge Constitutional Amendment

Four Islamabad High Court judges prepare constitutional challenge against controversial 27th Amendment. Learn how this affects Pakistan's judicial system and what changes the amendment introduces.

Dengue Cases Surge Across Punjab and Sindh

Health emergency declared as dengue fever cases spike dramatically across Punjab and Sindh. Health departments launch emergency measures and public awareness campaigns.

Climate Finance Fails Farmers as Suicide Rates Rise

At COP roundtable, experts confront the widening gap between climate finance promises and reality for vulnerable communities. Farmers' suicides increase as climate crisis deepens. Read more.

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