Teachers, the builders of societiesBy: Baba Faiz on October 5, 2018World Teachers' Day, also known as International Teachers Day, is observed every year on October 5 to honor teachers and recognize their contributions towards education and development. The worthy idea of celebrating teachers' day established by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1994 is for the appreciation of the teachers who changed the unprivileged … [Read more...] about Teachers, the builders of societies
UK offers technical assistance to Pakistan on FATF grey list issueBy: Mateen Haider on September 4, 2018ISLAMABAD: British High Commission Thomas Drew here on Tuesday said that UK government has offered the PTI government technical assistance to address the issue and meet the criteria to come out of the grey list. Thomas Drew revealed this while delivering a lecture on 'Pak-UK relations in view of post Brexit foreign policy' at Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI). He appreciated … [Read more...] about UK offers technical assistance to Pakistan on FATF grey list issue
Now is the time for British expats to invest in PakistanBy: Sharoon Yasir on August 17, 2018From being labeled as a terrorist country, not progressive and an unsafe place to live to being a country climbing the ladder of progression and development, Pakistan has really come a long way in the past decade. While there is still a long way to go for it to be counted as one of the countries of the world truly on path to become a developed nation, however, the efforts the nation and its … [Read more...] about Now is the time for British expats to invest in Pakistan
Trump’s policy of ‘America First’ will isolate the United StatesBy: Talha Ahmad on July 17, 2018In this era of globalization, Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ slogan seems to be out of box,perhaps, with no significant benefits to the nation. At the time, when the world is moving towards the global village, Trump is moving against the wind. Trump’s policy is isolating the US in this era of globalization. Perhaps, Trump is not in a mood to lead the world, he prefers America only than paying … [Read more...] about Trump’s policy of ‘America First’ will isolate the United States
Why is Pakistan not producing any Mariyam Mirzakhani?By: Saadeqa Khan on July 16, 2018Maryam Mirzakhani, the world’s first woman as well as the first Iranian to win the Fields Medal in mathematics, one of the most prestigious prizes for mathematical research, passed away on July 15, 2017, after a four-year battle with breast cancer. Maryam's research basically covers some of the specific branches of mathematics and complex geometry, the most exciting queries like the movements … [Read more...] about Why is Pakistan not producing any Mariyam Mirzakhani?
‘United in diversity’ — France’s multi-ethnic squad conquers the football worldBy: Fatima Dabeer on July 16, 2018The World Cup came to a thrilling end on Sunday as France emerged victorious, lifting every footballer’s dream prize in Russia. France was able to experience the feeling of happiness, enthusiasm and delirium again after twenty years. People were out on the streets of Paris, screaming, hooting and partying in the wake of a well-deserved victory. The diligence, fast … [Read more...] about ‘United in diversity’ — France’s multi-ethnic squad conquers the football world
Bazz Luhrmann’s curtain of trilogies – a universal embodiment of lifeBy: Eeshah Omer on June 29, 2018I have laid my wet, gleaming, morose eyes on one indulgent and breathtaking mammoth of artistry at least ten times, rounding it off to the nearest figure. And considering the fact that I don't do well with the same sequences of film playing themselves on repeat on screen, 'Moulin Rouge' pushed against all the confines of an ordinary Hollywood classic for me. As the end unfolded, I was left in awe … [Read more...] about Bazz Luhrmann’s curtain of trilogies – a universal embodiment of life
Another term for Erdogan: He’s popular among his people. No matter how much you dislike himBy: Hammad Anwar on June 28, 2018The people of Turkey have spoken. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won one of the most fiercely fought Turkish elections of recent times. After leading the country for last 15 years, first with two terms as prime minister and, since 2014, as president, he has now fought off his biggest challenge till date to secure the presidency along with a complete control of the parliament. Mr … [Read more...] about Another term for Erdogan: He’s popular among his people. No matter how much you dislike him
Trump being played by Kim’s dangling carrotBy: Ali Salman Andani on June 22, 2018The highly anticipated meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong-un ended peacefully but with little results. Both Trump and Kim shared joyful moments, had a good laugh, ate lunch together and signed an agreement, a hollow one. I mean, who could have imagined the fact that two of the world’s most important personalities will meet on a … [Read more...] about Trump being played by Kim’s dangling carrot
