PSF Chairman visits FABLAB at Karachi (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Pakistan) KARACHI: Pakistan Science Foundation Chairman Prof. Dr. M. Akmal visited the state-of-the-art FABLAB at Government Comprehensive Higher Secondary Schools in Azizabad, District Central and reviewed research projects at leading universities, reaffirming PSF’s commitment to science education and youth empowerment. Accompanied by Assistant Director Ms. Afsheen, Prof. Akmal was received by Senior Principal Prof. Uzma Naeem at the boys’ and girls’ schools. He was briefed on educational and technological activities being conducted through the PSF-established FABLAB.Appreciating the facility, the…
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FWMC Terminates Care Services Consortium Contract Over Poor Sanitation Performance in Faisalabad
FWMC Terminates Contract of Care Services Consortium Over Poor Performance (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) Faisalabad: In a major move to strengthen the city’s sanitation system under the Suthra Punjab Programme, the Faisalabad Waste Management Company (FWMC) has terminated with immediate effect, the contract of Care Services Consortium (CSC), a private company responsible for providing solid waste management services in the city. The company’s performance guarantee has also been confiscated. Managing Director of Suthra Punjab Agency Faisalabad Abid Hussain Bhatti said that providing quality sanitation services to citizens…
Read MorePakistani-American Community Leaders Among Eight Charged in Alleged $38 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
Pakistani-American Community Leaders Among Eight Charged in Alleged $38 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme By Asim Siddiqui NEW YORK: A federal indictment alleging a $38 million Medicaid fraud scheme involving two adult day care centers in Brooklyn has received widespread coverage across major U.S. and international media outlets, including the New York Post, The Economic Times, Times of India, as well as numerous television networks, online news platforms, and social media. According to the unsealed federal indictment, eight individuals, including prominent Pakistani-American businessman and community leader Pervez Siddiqui, have been charged…
Read MoreDarkest Chapter for Children in Armed Conflict: Insights from the 2025 UN CAAC Report
Darkest Chapter for Children in Armed Conflict: A Defender’s Reflection on the 2025 UN CAAC Report (Nazia Naz Defender international researcher on human Rights) I am Nazia Ali, working as a Human Rights Defender and child protection researcher, engaged in save-children research through mutual learning programs and the TogetherForSDGs initiative under the UN Pact for the Future. In this role, I have consistently engaged with communities, institutions, and global frameworks to strengthen child protection systems and advocate for the rights of the most vulnerable.The 2025 annual report on Children and…
Read MoreProtests, Refugee Seats and Political Crisis in Azad Kashmir
Protests, Refugee Seats and Political Crisis in Azad Kashmir In Pakistan-administered Kashmir, at least twenty-four people have reportedly been killed in clashes between police and protesters. In addition, dozens of others, including police personnel and civilians, have been injured. These reports have dominated headlines in recent days. On Sunday, June 7, the region’s top court ruled that the twelve seats reserved in the Kashmir Assembly for Kashmiri refugees in Pakistan have constitutional protection and therefore cannot be abolished without a constitutional amendment. The demand to scrap these twelve reserved seats…
Read MoreOil, Wars and the Test of Public Economy: How Global Crises Impact Pakistan’s Fuel Prices
Oil, Wars and the Test of Public Economy In the global economic system, energy has always held the position of a backbone. Crude oil is not merely a commodity; it is one of the most powerful instruments shaping global politics, wars, peace, and economic influence. Whenever conflict erupts in the Middle East, its impact does not remain confined to the region. Instead, it spreads rapidly across the world, shaking financial markets and disrupting economic stability. The recent escalation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States once again demonstrated how deeply…
Read More‘Behtar Qadam, Nai Soch Kay Sath’ Awareness Seminar Held at DHQ Toba Tek Singh
Behtar Qadam, Nai Soch Kay Sath’ Holds Awareness Seminar at DHQ Toba Tek Singh (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) Toba Tek Singh: Under the Punjab Government’s flagship initiative “Behtar Qadam, Nai Soch Kay Sath” (Better Steps, With a New Vision), a dignified awareness seminar was organized at the District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) Toba Tek Singh under the Punjab Family Planning Programme to promote awareness regarding reproductive health, family well-being, maternal and child health and sustainable household prosperity. The event was organized with the collaboration of RAYN and RIZ…
Read MorePakistani-American Community Raises Thousands for Shahid Afridi Foundation at Virginia Fundraiser
Pakistani Community Raises Thousands of Dollars for Shahid Afridi Foundation at Virginia Fundraising Event VIRGINIA: A fundraising event organized in Virginia by the Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) brought together members of the Pakistani-American community, who generously donated thousands of dollars to support humanitarian projects in Pakistan. The event featured three of Pakistan’s most respected personalities—former cricket captain Shahid Afridi, legendary squash champion Jahangir Khan, and renowned actor Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz—who appealed to the audience to contribute to improving the lives of underprivileged families in Pakistan. During his address, Shahid…
Read MoreU.S. Congressman Eugene Vindman Honors Dr. Riaz Chaudhry’s Literary and Community Legacy
U.S. Congressman Recognizes the Contributions of Dr. Riaz Chaudhry, Chairman of Aalami Halqa-e-Fikr-o-Fun Riyadh (Amir Muhammad Khan) – According to Aalami Halqa-e-Fikr-o-Fun (International Circle of Thought and Arts), U.S. House of Representatives member Eugene Vindman has formally acknowledged and appreciated the literary and social services of Dr. Muhammad Riaz Chaudhry, Chairman of the organization. In an official condolence message issued upon the passing of Dr. Riaz Chaudhry, Congressman Eugene Vindman paid tribute to his leadership, his efforts in promoting Urdu literature in Saudi Arabia and the United States, his continuous…
Read MoreHas Writing the Truth Become a Crime? Journalist Rizwan Aslam Gondal Faces Threats After Exposing Corruption
Has Writing the Truth Become a Crime? Senior Journalist Rizwan Aslam Gondal Threatened for Exposing Corruption By Muhammad Mansoor Mumtaz When truth-tellers are intimidated, when those who raise their pens are silenced through threats, and when individuals exposing corruption are forced to fear for their lives, it becomes clear that the issue is no longer about a single person. It is an attack on the entire system of justice, democracy, and freedom of expression. Senior journalist Rizwan Aslam Gondal is reportedly facing serious threats after publishing a report concerning alleged…
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