Blood soaked pollsApart from before partition, when the Muslims of India voted for the creation of this country, Pakistani elections have always been a long catalogue of manipulations, intrigues and interference by the...
Non-existent safety standardsSir: My heart bleeds as I think of the minor girl who took that joy-turned-death-ride in Askari Park two days ago. The ride was opened on a trial basis and took on board a child below the said age lim...
The plight of educationSir: I write to you to seek your support in highlighting the issues that are faced in providing education to the marginalized communities in the country, including women. The aim is to raise questions...
Garbage in QuettaSir: Quetta is the capital city of Balochistan and it is suffering from many kinds of problems. One of them is the garbage that can be seen strewn around the city at all times. The major issue here is...
Election manifestos have neglected the differently abledIt is election time. Political Parties are busy in electioneering, using various slogans and gimmicks to woo voters. The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), and th...
Where the war on terror failedGlobal War on Terrorism (WOT) is a military, political, legal, and conceptual struggle against designated terrorist organisations or regimes that sponsor their activities, directly or indirectly. Terr...
Perils for a cash-based economyMobile money feels right for mobile network operators: it is an extension of the basic prepaid platform and the distribution networks they already operate. Mobile money does require greater surveillan...