Currently, Pakistan is undergoing a tumultuous period in its history for the country is facing violence from elements which are averse to democratic norms, pluralistic society and dissent. This situation is the cumulative outcome of various underlying social, political and economic factors, but their manifestations are appearing today in the shape of intolerance and violence
By A Reporter ISLAMABAD, Feb 17: Speakers at a conference held here on Wednesday resolved to use Faiz’s poetry to correct the nation’s course and steer the country out of the present impasse. They underlined the need to put faith in, and promote, the optimism that Faiz inspires about the ultimate victory of the people
The recent spell of torrential rains caused a flood like situation all over AJK especially in Jhelum valley. On February 8, 2010, Zalzal Lake in Hattian district, naturally created in earthquake of 2005, burst under the pressure of heavy rains. According to the initial assessment of State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) at least 70
Technical Assistance for Capacity building in Midwifery, Information and Logistics (TACMIL) Health Project was initiated with financial and technical assistance of USAID to address selected MNCH issues in Pakistan. One of the activities under the project was to identify and address the problems in health systems in collaboration with civil society of the country.
On the evening of 4th September 2008 Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed, Associate Professor of International Relations at the Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad was invited to the SPO national centre to speak on Terrorism in Pakistan, an issue that is presently agitating the minds of many in the country. Among the audience were students and members of Islamabad
Micronet Broadband (Pvt) Ltd (MBL) is a leading Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) company delivering services and solutions to customers in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Our service offerings combine the latest technology with best of the breed equipment
SPO gave website’s redesigning and development contract to Micronet Broadband (Pvt) Ltd. Micronet’s creative division has successfully launched the new website of SPO Pakistan.
The ongoing militancy and military operation against Taliban in different regions of Malakand division in NWFP have produced the largest internal migration in the history of Pakistan. Within short time it has caused displacement of about four million people from their homes. As a result, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have been forced to settle in
Comprehensive Rapid Assessment of D.I. Khan Rapid Assessment D.I. Khan: SPO D.I. Khan with the support of partner organizations and other humanitarian agencies have conducted rapid assessment of damages in the area. Details of the affected villages are provided below: S.No. Name of Affected Village Tehsil Total HH Damaged Houses (Fully) Damaged House (Partially) Deaths
