Infographic: Facebook data breach and Cambridge Analytica By: Web Desk on March 30, 2018Tech-firm Cambridge Analytica and social media giants Facebook came under fire after the recent data breach controversy. For a comprehensive explanation of the issue, read Farhan Janjua’s piece published in Daily Times: Facebook data breach, Cambridge Analytica and Pakistan connection, explained Here is a summary of what the talk is all about and what is needed […]
Facebook data breach, Cambridge Analytica and Pakistan connection, explained By: Farhan Janjua on March 29, 2018All hells have broken loose since the Cambridge Analytica scandal hit the news. Facebook stocks declined with the social media giant ending up losing billions of dollars on its stock value, investors pulling out, lawmakers in the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) calling for investigations and a public uproar following #DeleteFacebook campaign […]
Five quick food recipes for people on the go By: Ayesha Aniis on March 29, 2018I am sure how we all have experienced feeling hungry in the middle of a hectic day at work, and when you don’t have anything to eat, because you did not have time to prepare or cook yourself a proper meal. In an instant, the situation starts to worsen, as you transform from being hungry […]
Five healthy foods that fight depression By: Ayesha Anis on March 29, 2018Depression is one of the most common health problems, given the type of lifestyles that people have nowadays. Various factors may contribute towards turning people into an emotional and a mental wreck. Many also stay oblivious to the obvious fact that you can eat your way to a better mental state. There are foods that […]
Infographic: DT PSL eleven By: Web Desk on March 28, 2018Pakistan Super League (PSL) concluded on Sunday with Islamabad United winning the trophy by defeating Peshawar Zalmi in a thrilling contest at Karachi’s National Stadium. Here is Daily Times PSL eleven chosen by staff members and based on performances by cricketers in the competition.
Bhagat Singh not a terrorist, but a freedom fighter, says ACS Punjab By: Eeshah Omer on March 27, 2018In honour of the 87th death anniversary of revolutionary hero and freedom fighter, Bhagat Singh, the Government of Punjab in collaboration with the Punjab Archives and National College of Arts resurrected the personality of the man of great valour and strength in its first of a kind national display at an exhibition in Lahore on Tuesday, […]
Information ministry did something historic this 23 March and it totally went unnoticed By: Farhan Janjua on March 27, 2018 How many of you knew that Waqar Ali composed two national songs that were released on March 23rd by the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage across national TV channels? Though the melodious songs ‘Pyar Ke Hum Diye’ sung by Faiza Mujahid and ‘Pakistan Hai Mera’ sung by Javed Bashir managed […]
Infographic: PSL 3 top winners By: Raza Shehzad on March 26, 2018Pakistan Super League (PSL) 3 came to an end as Islamabad United beat Peshawar Zalmi in a thrilling contest at Karachi’s National Stadium on Sunday. Batting first, Peshawar piled up a total of 148 in 20 overs. In reply, Islamabad went off to a flying start, lost a few quick wickets during the middle, only […]
Pakistani men, please go buy a deodorant! By: Hira Asim on March 26, 2018If there is one thing common in Pakistan, it is catching the beautiful scents of men scurrying around grocery stores and well, pretty much everywhere. Every individual has a duty to keep her/himself clean and fragrant. If we do not stay hygienic from the inside, how does one suppose we can keep cleanliness in other […]
Peshawar’s BRT a deal breaker for the govt? By: Dr Shamaila Farooq and Dr Sagheer Aslam on March 26, 2018According to the WHO report (2008-2013), Peshawar is one of world’s 20 most polluted cities, already disfigured with flawed urban planning and management, presenting a dismal state with the construction of Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Contrary to PTI’s claim that BRT will change the lives of people in many ways, unbearable traffic congestion, road […]