Muhammad Bin Qasim killed in Kashmir By: webdesk on May 6, 2020 Riyaz Naikoo Shaheed alias Muhammad Bin Qasim was the operational commander of militant outfit Hizbul Mujhadeen. A resident of Awantipora district, Riyaz Naikoo was wanted in multiple incidents of killing of Indian Occupied forces personnel. Riyaz Naikoo also featured in photographs with Burhan Wani, who was killed in Anantnag in July, 2016. Riyaz Naikoo rose […]
Acquiring to Compeer: Youth, Gender Equality, and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) By: Joshua Dilawar on April 30, 2020As the COVID-19 pandemic rages around the globe, governments are taking unprecedented measures to limit the spread of the virus, ramping up health system responses and announcing movement restrictions affecting millions. But amid these efforts, governments, policymakers and decision makers must not lose sight of the vulnerabilities of young people especially the young girls and […]
Tiger force vs Doctors, who’s more important for federal govt.? By: Noor ul Ain Ali on April 3, 2020PM Imran announced that the Tiger Force will distribute food and other necessities among the downtrodden people. The youth force will also offer guidance to the people of Pakistan about symptoms of the virus and instruct them about quarantining and self-isolation. It is a great idea to mobilize youth and providing platforms to them. However, […]
To the Nation, from a Young Doctor By: Wajeeha Zaidi on March 27, 2020At a private hospital, in the good part of town, we are given strict instructions to limit our time with inpatients and their attendants. I’m upstairs in the wards, but as the hospital is a public place, you never know where the person standing 2 feet from you has been. So it’s better to limit […]
Education is the First Step By: Fatima Imran Rao on March 7, 2020Education, unambiguously, is the first and ultimate step towards success. The literacy rate of every developed country is substantially high which attests, for development, education is not a choice it is a need. Other attributes such as industrialization and technology advancement are equally indispensable for development but the high literacy rate is the key step. […]
PSL squads, schedule, fixtures, time table, time and venues By: Web Desk on February 20, 2020The fifth edition of Pakistan’s franchise T20 tournament, Pakistan Super League (PSL), is set to begin from Thursday (February 20). The tournament is scheduled to take place between 20 February 2020 and 22 March 2020. Six franchise teams – Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators – will contest for the title. Several […]
British Council hosts MCC in a prestigious ceremony By: Noor ul Ain Ali on February 17, 2020Captained by current MCC President Kumar Sangakkara, the Club was hosted by British High Commission in British Council on Saturday. The concept of a tour to Pakistan has been a long-stated aim of the MCC World Cricket committee, with its Members having expressed an interest in helping Pakistan during the country’s exile from hosting international […]
Pride of Pakistan Saiful Malook By: Saira Agha on August 17, 2019Tell us about your foray into the field of law. How did it all begin for you? I accidentally forayed into law. I had never thought that I would end up being a lawyer. All I wanted to do was to be free and lazing around. A friend of mine used to teach at Punjab […]
‘Afforestation in the City of Gardens’ is a commitment to a greener Pakistan By: Saira Agha on April 28, 2019It is heart-warming to note that Lahore has finally decided to live up to its title of ‘The City of Gardens’ and give greenery a chance. Project titled ‘Afforestation in the City of Gardens’ is a result of the partnership between the Commissioner Office Lahore and the Lahore Biennale Foundation (LBF) who have brought the […]
LLF Day 3 — minority languages and seminal TV series By: Osama Nisar & Hassaan Ahmed on April 24, 2019The last day of the Lahore Literary Festival 2019 saw packed halls and full gardens. One of the morning sessions was called Chand Grihan, held in Hall 2 from 11 am to 12 pm. The session was moderated by actor and director Sarmad Khoosat. Among the panelists, we had playwright and TV drama serial writer […]