The Climate Crisis is RealBy: Fatima Hasan on November 18, 2019The climate of our one and only planet is deviating from the normal. Not slowly, but rapidly and drastically. The threat of climate change has become so imminent, that it is not just a danger for the upcoming generations, but it is very daunting for the current generations as well. The dire consequences of the […]
Returning of Test Cricket in the CountryBy: Muhammad Abbas on November 18, 2019Finally, doors opened for international test cricket on local grounds. Sri Lanka and Pakistan will play two test matches next month, respectively on Dec 11 and 19, according to Pakistan Cricket Board’s press release issued on Thursday. The matches will be played in Rawalpindi and Karachi cricket stadiums respectively. This news brought charm and happiness […]
Punjab Government to use Artificial Rain to reduce smogBy: Ramin Rafi on November 18, 2019For the past few years, Lahore, the second largest and one of the most populous cities of Pakistan becomes a smoker’s lounge at this time of year. With the minimum Air Quality index of 172 and the maximum Air Quality Index of 500(approx.), Lahore had been ranked world’s second most polluted city in the past […]
Kartarpur transit, a historical step in the history of South AsiaBy: Kawish Memon on November 16, 2019Pakistan once again extends its hand towards peace with a big heart, Prime Minister inaugurates Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, the religious center of the Sikhs, in connection with the 550th anniversary of Baba Groninak’s Sikh community. A large number of people came to Pakistan. Globally, Pakistan’s move has made it clear that all minorities have […]
Is perfection a hoax?By: Unzila Mati on November 16, 2019Perfection is nothing but a term; sounds beautiful but is fiction. We have come to believe that having perfect lips, hair, eyes, and nose is beauty. People have decided that beauty is the key to happiness. But what they haven’t decided is to be themselves and it’s not their fault. It’s our fault. They know […]
Life on BoardBy: Jaffar Naqvi on November 15, 2019There is a famous quote ‘you only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough’. Right from my childhood, I yearned to see the far off beautiful places displayed in magazines. One way of fulfilling my dream was to join a career, which is thrilling, adventurous, and allow me to see the […]
Climate change – Earth’s worst nightmareBy: Ayela Mujeeb on November 15, 2019Climate change refers to an unexpected Earth’s climatic conditions. It is basically a change in the pattern of climate that lasts for a few decades. Various factors are involved in this change, they can be both internal and external. External factors can be referred to as variations in solar radiation, volcanic eruption, greenhouse gases, carbon […]
Double standards and clichéd bipartisan love of politiciansBy: Mehrunnisa Akbar on November 15, 2019With open arms, Prime Minister Imran Khan welcomed the Sikh community in the thousands from its neighboring country and lifetime rival, India. While this is a historical gesture of peace and hospitality for any age, it is extremely relevant in today’s time when leaders like Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, are going around spitting out […]
Anxiety-The Master of Self DestructionBy: Saniya Ahmad on November 15, 2019It’s a bright, sunny day. You had a wonderful weekend; you went out with friends and family; you ended up going to the movies with your partner, you went to your favourite restaurant. You also made out the time to read your favourite book while sitting in the warm sun with the cold wind blowing […]
Global War Crimes Court Authorizes Investigation into Myanmar’s Systematic Persecution of Rohingya MuslimsBy: Fizza Khawar on November 15, 2019 In the first-ever action taken by an international legal body on the Rohingya abuse, the pre-trial chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has authorized prosecutors to lodge an official investigation into Myanmar’s systematic persecution of Rohingya Muslims which drove hundreds of thousands of Rohingya to neighboring Bangladesh. While Myanmar is not a member […]