Pakistani banks prioritise cancer and renal care, yet dental disease burden silently escalates nationwide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from mere philanthropy to a core strategic component of modern banking, particularly in developing economies like Pakistan. In the Pakistani financial sector, leading commercial banks have formally adopted CSR policies. They routinely channelize substantial funds into critical social sectors, with …

Pakistan’s education system suffers inequality, weak implementation, outdated syllabi, and inadequate teacher training Education is often regarded as the backbone of any nation’s progress. It shapes the intellectual, social, and economic foundations of society. An ideal education system is expected to be uniform, inclusive, modern, and productive, enabling students to think critically and contribute positively to national development. Unfortunately, Pakistan’s …

Maqbool Ahmed’s life was marked by hardship from an early age. Orphaned at just 12, he carried the responsibility of raising his siblings apart from his own struggles. Amidst the loss of his parents and sunk in poverty, another tragedy unfolded: severe eye allergies that led to blurred vision and eventually corneal opacity in both eyes. As his sight deteriorated, …

Rabies is among the oldest known infectious diseases, yet it remains one of the deadliest. Each year, the virus claims nearly 59,000 lives worldwide, with the highest burden in Asia and Africa. Despite being 100% preventable through timely medical intervention, rabies continues to haunt vulnerable communities where access to treatment is limited or delayed. Tragically, almost half of those who …

Digital adoption, blockchain potential, and Islamic finance growth define Pakistan’s evolving banking sector 2025 Interview with Muhammad Raza, SEVP & Group Head of General Services & Customer Support at Meezan Bank.  PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Muhammad Raza: I currently serve as Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head of General Services and Customer Support at Meezan Bank. My …

Martin Powers, professor emeritus at the University of Michigan, is a renowned art historian and sinologist specialising in the history of social justice in China. He is the author of four books (including two that won the Levenson Prize for best book in premodern Chinese studies) and numerous articles. His recent work, China and England: The Preindustrial Struggle for Justice …

The US president has criticized the Israeli prime minister on Gaza peace talks, according to the outlet’s sources US President Donald Trump has harshly rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his reaction to Hamas’ statement concerning the Gaza peace plan, Axios has reported, citing sources. Hamas has agreed to free its hostages under a US proposal, the Palestinian militant …

For the past few days, my Bluesky feed has been increasingly filled with mysterious posts about waffles. The back-and-forth seems to have started with a tongue-in-cheek post by Jerry Chen lampooning a form of social media sanctimoniousness that’s become all too recognizable on Bluesky: “(bluesky user bursts into Waffle House) OH SO YOU HATE PANCAKES??” Bluesky CEO Jay Graber quoted …

Donald Trump has said Hamas terrorists face “complete obliteration” if they fail to give up power in Gaza and agree to his peace plan. The bombastic Commander-in-Chief made the stark comments in a text to American broadcaster CNN when he was asked on Sunday what would happen if the terror group does not relinquish power over the territory. The president’s …

A major rescue operation is underway in the remote Tibetan slopes of Mount Everest, after nearly 1,000 people were trapped in campsites by a heavy snowstorm. Rescue teams and hundreds of local villagers joined forces to clear an access to the area, which is located at an altitude of more than 4,900 metres (16,000 feet). Around 350 people have been …

A man was left stranded at sea in the Canary Islands for 38 hours after his jet ski broke down. Layonel Ramirez Collado, 27, was eventually rescued after spending two nights and one day floating in waters off the coast of Gran Canaria. His ordeal started on Monday night, when he decided to join some friends on a boat ride. …

غزہ کے لیے امداد لے جانے والے گلوبل صمود فلوٹیلا کے کارکنوں پر اسرائیلی حراست میں تشدد اور بدسلوکی کے ہوشربا انکشافات سامنے آ گئے ہیں۔ ملیشیا سے تعلق رکھنے والی معروف گلوکارہ و اداکارہ بہنیں حلیزہ ہلمی اور حضوانی ہلمی نے بتایا ہے کہ اسرائیلی فورسز نے نہ صرف ان کے جہاز پر بین الاقوامی پانیوں میں حملہ کیا …

Bitcoin broke through the $125,000 mark for the first time on Sunday, extending a powerful rally that analysts say could continue into the end of the year. The world’s largest cryptocurrency jumped 3 per cent in Asian trading to reach $125,245, propelled by institutional inflows, a weaker US dollar, and renewed political support for digital assets in Washington. The milestone …

فلوریڈا کے ساحل سے 300 سال پرانا گمشدہ لاکھوں ڈالر کا نایاب ہسپانوی خزانہ دریافت کرلیا گیا۔ بین الاقوامی میڈیا کے مطابق یہ خزانہ ریاست فلوریڈا کے ”ٹریژر کوسٹ“ نامی ساحلی علاقے میں پیشہ ور غوطہ خوروں کو ملا، جس میں 1000 سے زائد سونے اور چاندی کے نایاب سکے شامل ہیں۔ ماہرین کے مطابق اس خزانے کی مالیت 10 …

Police say they have arrested a suspect allegedly connected to multiple online threats that led TikTok to evacuate its headquarters near Los Angeles on Friday. A press release from the Culver City Police Department says that TikTok employees reported receiving multiple threats, across various social media platforms, from 33-year-old Hawthorne resident Joseph Mayuyo. After an additional message threatened TikTok’s Culver …