Inevitable reforms in taxation system of PakistanBy: Fatima Tariq on August 21, 2019Tax collection is the major economic challenge facing Pakistan. There are various reasons behind the poor taxation system of Pakistan for example, bad administration in tax offices, an unprofessional attitude of tax officials, complex and ambiguous tax laws, lack of awareness in public about taxation system and people are reluctant when it comes to paying taxes, and harassment by the tax … [Read more...] about Inevitable reforms in taxation system of Pakistan
The ongoing impulse of AccountabilityBy: Mannan Samad on August 17, 2019The ongoing impulse of accountability is unraveling the worst form of political vendetta whereas a vast majority of political opponents, who were apprehended, hailing to opposition parties, is further making the recent spate of arrests dubious. This sinister campaign is aimed at imprisoning first and investigating later that has forced the people to point their fingers at the judiciary of the … [Read more...] about The ongoing impulse of Accountability
Article 370 – The Legal Front.By: Pirzada Aurang Zaib on August 17, 2019The much-hyped Article 370 of the Indian Constitution provided temporary provision for the state of Jammu and Kashmir [J&K], granting it special autonomy. What essentially Article 370 assured was to limit the applicability of laws enacted by the Indian parliament on the J&K and further restricted the applicability of the provisions of the constitution of India on J&K, subject to the … [Read more...] about Article 370 – The Legal Front.
New Delhi has cut off its own nose to spite its faceBy: Saher Saleem on August 10, 2019The lesson of determination and a hope for better days can be best acquired from the 70 years long struggle of Kashmiri people. Despite huge India’s atrocities there, each citizen and political parties have successfully maintained their pride by showing their resilience against India. The recent move by India to revoke Article 370 of the constitution is a proof of India’s frustration and its … [Read more...] about New Delhi has cut off its own nose to spite its face
Wonders of Integrated Watershed Management at Ayubia National ParkBy: Sadia Hussain on August 9, 2019‘Watershed management’ is a topic that has become a standard lexicon and a constant favorite at various hydrological conferences, but how often have we heard of this term? I would say, ‘not enough!’So, what exactly is watershed management? It is the process by which loss of water and sediments from a certain region are prevented through proper planning, programs and projects. It includes, … [Read more...] about Wonders of Integrated Watershed Management at Ayubia National Park
Why did India revoke Article 370?By: Muntha Azhar on August 9, 2019On August 5, 2019, Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah fired a bomb shell by announcing that the Government of India revoked Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. Indian Government took away the special status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by modifying Article 370. Also, Rajya Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Bill – aimed at bifurcation of the state into two union … [Read more...] about Why did India revoke Article 370?
Brazen Day Light Robbery; India finally invaded Kashmir!By: Naila Saleh on August 8, 2019Amid placing thousands of troops in Kashmir, putting prominent Kashmiri politicians under house arrest, suspending internet and phone coverage, banning public gatherings, closing schools, the largest democracy of the world in a rushed unilateral move revoked Article 370 putting an end to the seven decade long special autonomous status of Kashmir. The bold move once again unveiled the brazen … [Read more...] about Brazen Day Light Robbery; India finally invaded Kashmir!
Indian hegemony over South-Asian riversBy: Sarwat Batool Khokar on August 8, 2019The region of South Asia, a center of global political and economic trends, hosts about 25 percent of world population. Even though 40 percent of world’s poor live in this region, two South Asian countries, India and Pakistan have attained the status of nuclear powers. Both India and Pakistan spend 2.42 percent and 3.57 percent of their GDP on military expenditures, respectively. This percentage … [Read more...] about Indian hegemony over South-Asian rivers
Kashmir conflict is political, not religious!By: Alyan Khan on August 7, 2019India and Pakistan have been, since their autonomy, in a state of war, either with or within each other. Truth be told, if geographical boundaries are set aside for a minute, the individuals of the Indian subcontinent have now turned out to be entirely distinct groups—three of them—rather then religious forces, totally antagonistic the founding bases of their countries.Over the most recent … [Read more...] about Kashmir conflict is political, not religious!
Lack of traffic education in underdeveloped CitiesBy: Muhammad Ammar Saleem on August 6, 2019Ashraf was a 40 year old man with a family of four children to feed. He used to sell electronic instruments and other household material in streets of Bhakkar on his motorcycle. He was the only source of bread and butter for the survival of his family, so his children, not more than 8 years old, used to wait up every evening for him to bring food so that they eat. The city was 10 kms away from his … [Read more...] about Lack of traffic education in underdeveloped Cities
