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* Colours of Spring * !!
The historic picture came to me from the private family collection of Honourable Prince Dr. Mahmud Aurangzeb taken in 60s at Baghderi having both my uncle and Aunty in the frame, besides the late Begum Naseem Ayub Aurangzeb with the…
Advantages of Student Learning Outcomes Based Assessment and its Impact on Teaching Learning Process
Shafique Awan
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) based assessment is a curriculum based assessment approach in which tests are developed as per requirement of SLO, a specific statement that describes the knowledge, skills and values…
Aramco–NextDecade LNG Deal: Strategic Implications of a 20-Year, 1.2 MTPA Agreement
Asim Riaz
On April 8, 2025, Saudi Aramco* signed a binding 20-year Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with NextDecade Corporation to purchase 1.2 million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG from Train 4 of the Rio Grande LNG project in…
Economic recovery and government’s meassures
ATIF IKRAM SHAIKH
President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry
President, ECO Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Vice President, Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Since…
* Murder at midnight *
This picture was taken on 8th April at 10:00 pm at the Aura Grande Complex at E-11/4 in Islamabad, where family and friends gathered to honor their deceased friend Haji Ramzan's son's marriage. The invitation came to me from his handicapped…
* Eid Special *!!
This captivating scene was captured on April 3, 2025, the fourth day of Eid Ul Fitr, at Sangra Gali in the breathtaking Margalla Hills. The video was skillfully shot by Maj R Sohail Aslam of the 57th Punjab Regiment, 76 Long Course, as he…
* Religious Festivities *
Religious festivities are a time to celebrate and relax, but in Islam, particularly, it is emphasized that those who are underprivileged should not be denied the opportunity to join in. Though I am one fortunate person to be surrounded by…
Al – Quds day !!
International Quds Day is an annual event observed on the last Friday of Ramadan, which is the Islamic holy month of fasting. It was initiated by the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979, and has since been observed by millions of people around…
* Babar * !!
Emperor Babar who laid down the Mughal Empire Foundation in India last will was to be buried in Afghanistan, the wish his loyal Yousafzai wife Bibi Mubaraka realised by transporting his remains post death all the way to the Afghan soil . He…
* Captive * !!
Chained slaves and slavery might sound offensive, yet this trade has not been abolished; instead, it has evolved. Lenders now employ people in positions of power to squeeze every last bit of resources from those they rule.
The…