Greenhouse Gas Emission In PakistanBy: Erum Abdul Razzak on April 17, 2019Greenhouse gas emissions are a result of greenhouse gases which absorb heat and re-radiate it back to the earth’s surface. The main gases contributing to this effect in the atmosphere are carbon dioxide, methane, water vapour, ozone and man-made fluorinated gases. All these gases within normal ranges contribute to keeping the earth at its current temperature ranges, however due to human activities … [Read more...] about Greenhouse Gas Emission In Pakistan
Second HIV remission patient ignites cure hopeBy: AFP on March 5, 2019Ten years after the first confirmed case of an HIV-infected person being rid of the deadly disease, a man known only as the 'London patient' has shown no sign of the virus for nearly 19 months For just the second time ever a HIV patient is in sustained remission from the virus in what was hailed by experts Tuesday as proof that the AIDS-causing condition could one day be curable.Ten years … [Read more...] about Second HIV remission patient ignites cure hope
My dog and I, til death do us partBy: AFP on February 25, 2019Animal cemetery Tierhimmel, or Animal Heaven, south of Berlin, not only offers burials and cremations but also comfort to pet ownersRalf Hendrichs was devastated when his Dobermann died. But he was even more distraught when he learnt that its carcass ended up in a public grinder along with those of roadkill and farm animals."We cried for days on end," Hendrichs said, recalling the … [Read more...] about My dog and I, til death do us part
Afghan Taliban says ‘post-occupation’ discussed with IranBy: Agencies on January 2, 2019The Taliban discussed Afghanistan’s "post-occupation situation" with Iran in their latest meeting, the group said Tuesday, as Tehran makes a more concerted and open push for peace ahead of a possible US drawdown.The remarks come after Iran confirmed Monday that the Taliban had visited Tehran for a second round of talks in just a few days that are aimed at ending the 17-year conflict.The … [Read more...] about Afghan Taliban says ‘post-occupation’ discussed with Iran
India: Post state-elections assessmentBy: Justice Markandey Katju on December 12, 2018Many people are gloating over the recent state-election results in India and the defeat of the BJP.However, the only effect it will have is to reduce lynching of Muslims a bit, though it is wrong to assume even that will be totally eliminated by it. India is still a semi-feudal society, and as I have repeatedly pointed out, communalism is always latent in it, only awaiting some catalyst to … [Read more...] about India: Post state-elections assessment
Large-scale communal violence to start in IndiaBy: Justice Markandey Katju on December 9, 2018The exit polls for the five-state assembly elections indicate disaster for the Bharatiya Janata Party. If their prediction proves correct, Rajasthan will be lost to the BJP, M.P. and Chattisgarh’s possibly lost too. In Telangana and Mizoram, it may draw a blank. Large scale communal riots are likely to ensue.Lok Sabha elections are a war for the Delhi Sultanate, and Indian history shows that … [Read more...] about Large-scale communal violence to start in India
Indian army can’t get away with extrajudicial killingsBy: Justice Markandey Katju on December 4, 2018The recent judgment of the Indian Supreme Court rejecting petitions filed by 350 army men praying for quashing the first information reports, which had been been filed against them for extrajudicial killings in "encounters" in Manipur, Kashmir, and some other states, must be welcomed by all supporters of the rule of law, civil liberties and human rights.The states in which these alleged … [Read more...] about Indian army can’t get away with extrajudicial killings
Armed forces perform air show in IDEAS 2018By: Web Desk on November 29, 2018KARACHI: The armed forces of Pakistan arranged an air show and anti-terrorism demonstration at Sea View. It was part of the tenth International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2018)JF-17 Thunder and F-16 fighter aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) were part of the air show. Sherdil aerobatics team also performed a scintillating aerial display.As per the press release by the … [Read more...] about Armed forces perform air show in IDEAS 2018
Syria awaits transition but at what cost?By: Shahzada Rahim on November 26, 2018It has been seven years, Syria has been facing a furious civil war that has destroyed the large part of the country killing more than 500,000 people and displacing approximately six million people, which fled to neighboring countries and abroad as a refugee. According to United Nation, more than six and half million people are internally displaced and are in urgent need of humanitarian aid. War is … [Read more...] about Syria awaits transition but at what cost?
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
