Austerity begins at home? By: Web Desk on February 11, 2019 In Pakistan, top government officials, ministers, and bureaucrats are known for their sumptuous lifestyles. When Imran Khan came to power, he in his very first speech called on the rich to start paying taxes and said the country will begin an austerity drive to reduce debt, starting with offloading his office's car fleet. Imran Khan had decided to ban everything that was over-the-top, … [Read more...] about Austerity begins at home?
Veteran drama actor Gulab Chandio passes away on January 18, 2019KARACHI: the legendary TV drama actor Gulab Chandio passed away on Friday in Karachi after a prolong illness. Gulab Chandio a Sindhi and Urdu TV drama actor died at a private hospital of Karachi. He was suffering from heart disease and diabetes. Gulab Chandio emerged as a TV actor in early 80s and started his carrier in Sindhi dramas. He was a well-known Sindhi actor of Pakistani TV drama … [Read more...] about Veteran drama actor Gulab Chandio passes away
Over 13,000 students participated in first ever Laar Science Festival By: Sanjay Mathrani on December 20, 2018HYDERABAD: The two-day first ever Laar Science Festival organized by Thar Education Alliance concluded. More than 13,000 students from over 50 regional schools and colleges participated in the two-day festival at Thatta’s Sports Complex. During the two the festival Minister of Education Syed Sardar Ali Shah and Information and Technology Minister Nawab Taimur Talpur applauded Thar Education … [Read more...] about Over 13,000 students participated in first ever Laar Science Festival
Naya Pakistan: An era of immature politics By: Muhammad Qasim Khan on December 12, 2018Pakistanis are very emotional when it comes to politics and religion. I might not be wrong to say that most of us even do not offer prayers five times a day. But when there is a protest on the name of religion, of course, we are in the mainstream. Similarly, we are a nation, which has been tasting the same politicians time and again. We are a nation that can be easily instigated for any political … [Read more...] about Naya Pakistan: An era of immature politics
Pakistan needs to decriminalize suicide By: Faisal Khan on December 10, 2018Every 40 seconds a person in the world dies by suicide. According to the World Health Organization, 800,000 people die due to suicide every year. For every person who ends his/her life by committing suicide, there are 20 people who attempt to take their life but survive. Suicide is a tragedy of magnanimous proportions for the family and community. It casts a dark shadow on the survivors and has … [Read more...] about Pakistan needs to decriminalize suicide
Will step down from captaincy if fails to deliver’: Sarfraz Ahmed By: Web Desk on December 9, 2018KARACHI: Pakistan cricket team captain Sarfraz Ahmed said he will step down from captaincy if he fails to deliver. Speaking with media on the book launching ceremony of famous sports journalist Saleem Khaliq, Sarfraz said he will step down himself as Test captain if he felt he fails to deliver and is the reason for Pakistan’s defeat. “Without producing positive results it is useless to lead … [Read more...] about Will step down from captaincy if fails to deliver’: Sarfraz Ahmed
Kartarpur corridor: Opening opportunities between India and Pakistan By: Abdul Rahman Malik on December 9, 2018With Pakistan and India making history with groundbreaking Ceremony of Kartarpur Corridor on both sides of International Boundary to facilitate the people by giving access to Sikhs of India to Baba Guru Nanak Gurdwara- the founder and spiritual leader of Sikhism. Imran Khan conducted Groundbreaking Ceremony of Kartarpur on 28th November in a huge gathering attended by a delegation from India … [Read more...] about Kartarpur corridor: Opening opportunities between India and Pakistan
Degree Show concludes at CEAD, thousands of dignitaries witnessed the exhibition By: Sanjay Mathrani on December 3, 2018 Hyderabad: The annual degree show concluded at the Centre of Excellence in Art and Design (CEAD), Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) Jamshoro. Five days exhibition included art work of more than 50 students. Thousands of visitors, civil society, intellectuals, galleries’ owners, industrial CEOs, artists, students of various schools and people from different walks of … [Read more...] about Degree Show concludes at CEAD, thousands of dignitaries witnessed the exhibition
Kartarpur: PM bowls a googly, foreign minister gets out By: Ahmed Naveed on December 3, 2018The previous week witnessed a rare breakthrough in Indo-Pak relations after India finally agreed to the development of Kartarpur corridor so that the Indian Sikh pilgrims can have visa-free access to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib. Proceeding with the idea of a corridor connecting Gurdawara Darbar Sahib to Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district in India has been widely appreciated by not only the Sikh … [Read more...] about Kartarpur: PM bowls a googly, foreign minister gets out
Germany beat Pakistan 1-0 in Hockey World Cup By: Web Desk on December 1, 2018 BHUBANESHWAR: Pakistan lost its first World Cup game against Germany at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Germany's Miltkau Marco scored the only goal for his team. Pakistan is ranked 13th in the FIH ranking while Germany stands at 6th spot. The two teams have met eight times in the World Cup. In 1982 they came across twice, pool game and final. Pakistan have won five … [Read more...] about Germany beat Pakistan 1-0 in Hockey World Cup
