Merry Christmas, Pakistan! By: Sarah Fazli on December 1, 2020December in Pakistan tends to be bittersweet. As the weather changes across the country, there is a positive energy in the air and everyone seems to be optimistic, passionate and blessed. Maybe this is because our patriotic sense is stimulated with the Quaid’s birthday on the 25th of the month. This coincides with Christmas and […]
Letter to French President Emmanuel Macron By: Nabeela Ali on November 18, 2020Hi Mac (Freedom of expression in France), we will not call you Mac or Ron instead Mr. President, We the people living in the UK whole-heartedly condemn the recent and previous terrorist attacks in France, in response to the caricatures of Prophet Muhamad Salallaho alihe wasalum. We understand the Freedom of speech is considered an […]
Fighting Unique Form of Child Labor on Border Terminals By: Jawad Yousafzai on November 5, 2020Women, elders and especially underage people involvement in transporting smuggled goods in recent years has expanded dramatically across the bordering gates of Pakistan with Afghanistan. Through, the hide and seek between teenage smugglers and border police are become routine on the official crossing points between the two neighboring countries. After the announcement of resuming trade […]
Meet Usman Amjad Rathore – a Pakistani weightlifter By: Web Desk on November 4, 2020Usman Amjad Rathore is a Pakistani weightlifter who has made the country proud on several international platforms. A fan of grilled beef and BBQ, Usman hails from Gujranwala and is a fitness freak. He has several titles and medals to his name. Among his numerous laurels are two gold and one silver medal from South Asian […]
CPEC continues to progress amid pandemic By: Web Desk on November 3, 2020A second wave of the novel coronavirus has begun. Already the public health crisis has had a huge impact on the global economy. One of the few bright spots is China’s economy is rapidly recovering after it took decisive action in its battle against the virus. China’s exports climbed by 9.5 percent during August and […]
Danial Schon: A Legacy of Success and Entrepreneurship By: Noorul Ain Ali on October 25, 2020Danial Schön is a Pakistani billionaire who has been a global entrepreneur. He has been a natural born entrepreneur and we can see the sparkle in his eyes when he speaks about business. Since a young age, he has been involved in his family businesses and has been instrumental in creating value for his family […]
The first day of the Senate hearings on the Judiciary Committee By: Juan Abbas on October 13, 2020The hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett`s Supreme Court Confirmation officially kicked off yesterday. It was held by the Senate Judiciary Committee chaired by South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. The hearings started by opening statements by all Senators on the Committee and Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Judge Amy Coney Barrett is serving as a circuit […]
The 10 (known) officials around the President with Covid By: Juan Abbas on October 9, 2020Kaleigh McEnany is the latest to test positive for the coronavirus. In fact, as I wrote this article, the news o her test just broke. Many people in the President`s circle have been diagnosed with Covid-19 and many believe the nomination ceremony of Amy Coney Barrett at the White House. Senator Tom Tillis: The Junior […]
Two former dancing bears from Marghazar zoo to be relocated to a sanctuary in Jordan By: Web Desk on October 4, 2020Former dancing bears Bubloo and Suzie who were rescued by Islamabad Wildlife Management Board will soon be relocated to a sanctuary in Jordan. The Himalayan bears were taken by ISWB from their owners who used them for entertainment purposes, and brought to the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad. These bears are among the 30 animals that […]
Symbolic statues bringing war-torn Mosul back to life By: AFP/ Web Desk on October 3, 2020Multiple statues have been erected across the northern Iraqi city, Mosul, since the Islamic State group lost control of it three years ago. Local artists have worked hard to create these masterpieces that represent the city’s resilience and are helping residents shake off memories of brutal punishments meted out by IS in squares and roundabouts, […]