ISLAMABAD, Mar 27: Calling drug abuse a growing crisis, anti-narcotics expert Syed Zulfiqar Hussain emphasized a joint societal response to drug abuse, pointing to its rapid spread among youth and calling on the governments to strengthen healthcare and rehabilitation infrastructure. While speaking to a local media channel, Syed Zulfiqar Hussain highlighted that countries like Afghanistan and India are often blamed for supplying drugs, fueling the growing addiction crisis. He emphasized that the influx of narcotics from these regions has directly contributed to the rising number of drug cases among youthRead More

Irregularities, theft and mismanagement raise serious concerns over food security and governance By Nazir Siyal KARACHI: A major corruption scandal involving large-scale theft, mismanagement, and illegal sale of wheat has surfaced in Sindh, raising serious concerns about transparency and governance within the provincial Food Department and TCP facilities. According to reports, thousands of wheat bags worth over Rs5 billion have been embezzled through an organized network operating within government storage centers. Sources revealed that officials, including TCP in-charge, supervisors, and Sindh Food Department inspectors, allegedly collaborated in a systematic schemeRead More

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP/DNA): Central Information Secretary of Pakistan Peoples Party, Shazia Marri Friday strongly criticized the son of former prime minister Imran Khan for giving an“irresponsible and regrettable” remarks regarding Pakistan’s European Union GSP Plus status. In a statement, Marri said that treating a sensitive issue like GSP Plus in a casual or non-serious manner was against Pakistan’s national interest. She said that such statements could adversely affect the country’s exports and undermine its global reputation at a time when economic stability remains a top priority. “National interest andRead More