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HIDDEN FIGURES | by Hamera Aisha / Fareeha NaseemDeep in the lush landscapes of Kahuta, Sub-Divisional Forest Officer Kashaf Amir stands as a dedicated protector of the ecosystem. Working within the Timber Extraction Division, she champions sustainable forest management, ensuring a delicate balance between utilizing natural resources and preserving the forest’s long-term health. Much of her field-based work involves closely monitoring the environment and collaborating with her team to combat disease infestations that threaten the woodland’s vitality. Kashaf’s daily routine is demanding, yet she finds immense joy in her work. “I love my job,” she shares. “I get to explore the wonders…

5G in Pakistan; From Frustration to Fast Connectivityby ZAMIN SHABBIRIf you live in Pakistan, you likely know the drill: dropped calls during important conversations, endless buffering circles on videos, and the all-too-familiar “sorry, the card machine is down because of the internet” at the checkout counter. Despite having over 200 million mobile subscribers, unreliable signals and heavy network congestion have been a daily roadblock for business, education, and social life. But the era of “sorry, my internet isn’t working” is finally coming to an end. Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G revolution is now a reality, and it is set to change everything.The Historic…

CURRENT AFFAIRSSHAHID A. KHAN | Editor, Monthly TechnoBizRising Oil Prices and the War’s Impact on Pakistan’s Economy and PoliticsRising global oil prices due to Middle East tensions are straining Pakistan’s economy, driving inflation, increasing fuel and electricity costs, pressuring foreign reserves, and highlighting the urgent need for energy diversification and economic resilience.Pakistan is facing one of the most challenging economic periods in recent years as global oil markets react to the ongoing war in the Middle East. The conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has disrupted energy flows worldwide and driven crude oil prices to levels not seen…

Strategic Balance | Arshed IqbalFueling Crisis: How War-Driven Petroleum Prices Are Reshaping the Global and Pakistani EconomyOur strategic location, nuclear capabilities, and balanced diplomacy make us a key player in regional stability. It navigates India rivalry, engages with global powers, and maintains internal cohesion, positioning itself as a responsible global stakeholder.Pakistan’s emergence as a consequential geopolitical actor is rooted in a combination of geography, strategic adaptation, restraint, geographic relevance and calibrated diplomacy in an increasingly fragmented global order and highly volatile region. Situated at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, Pakistan remains central to Old…

Acne is a nightmare for many teenagers. It primarily affects the face, the part of the body most visible to the world. But it can also sometimes affect the neck, chest, upper back, or shoulders, which become covered in blackheads (or comedones), superficial pimples, or deeper lesions. Acne is caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands. Located deep within the dermis, these glands produce sebum, a kind of oily film that prevents the skin and hair from drying out. During puberty, under the influence of hormones, the sebaceous glands suddenly produce much more sebum, and they can become congested and…

HUMA KHALID | MS Speech Language PathologyAfter understanding how bilingual children reach speech and language milestones, it’s important to look at some normal variations in development that often worry parents—but are actually a natural part of growing up with two languages.Normal Variations (Not Disorders)Even on track, bilingual children can show some quirks that might look like “delays” but aren’t disorders. For example, code-mixing as mentioned is typical. It might seem confusing, but remember: when kids say things like “I want jugo, por favor,” they’re just grabbing words they know. This mixing is a healthy sign that they can juggle two language…

Harvest LossesPROF. DR. FAISAL IQBAL JAFRI | PhD Botany, Plant Microbe InteractionThe ongoing potato crisis in Pakistan has captured widespread attention in recent weeks, highlighting deep-seated vulnerabilities in the country’s agricultural landscape. What began as a promising season of bumper harvests has quickly turned into a nightmare for farmers, with market prices collapsing to levels that fail to cover even basic production costs. The combination of record-breaking overproduction and the sudden closure of key export routes has created an unprecedented surplus, forcing growers to resort to desperate measures to dispose of their crops.Punjab, which produces nearly 95% of Pakistan’s potatoes, is currently…

Pakistan’s Outsourcing Industry Surges Past $850 Million in FY2025-26 Pakistan’s outsourcing sector continues to demonstrate remarkable growth, generating more than $850million in remote service exports during the first nine months of the 2025-26 fiscal year. Despite persistent challenges such as internet disruptions and power shortages, the country’s digital workforce has strengthened its position in the global outsourcing market. Strong Growth in IT and Remote Services According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), professionals working in the computer and information technology services sector earned $856 million between July 2025 and March 2026. This marks a substantial increase…

Lahore, Pakistan – April 14, 2026: To commemorate the 75th anniversary of China–Pakistan diplomatic relations, OPPO Pakistan has unveiled a special warped Lahore Orange Line Metro train inspired by the design identity of its latest smartphone, the OPPO A6s Pro. The initiative leverages a rail transit system developed and operated with strong participation from Chinese enterprises, showcasing the powerful synergy between infrastructure going global and technology brands going global. Embodying the sleek, modern aesthetic of the new OPPO A6s Pro, the train wrap transforms daily commuting into an immersive brand experience. The activation highlights OPPO’s continued commitment to…

Shrinking FarmsPROF. DR. FAISAL IQBAL JAFRI | PhD Botany, Plant Microbe InteractionPakistan’s determinedly tall populace development surpassing 2.5 percent every year is unobtrusively but relentlessly reshaping the country’s cultivate structure. With the national populace climbing quickly and setting ever more prominent weight on restricted assets, the rural scene has experienced a significant change over later decades. Within the nonattendance of any laws that confine over the top subdivision of arrive, acquired rural property proceed to be isolated among family individuals with each passing era. This hone, established in conventional legacy frameworks and social standards that emphasize impartial conveyance among beneficiaries, has driven…