India, well known for typical Bollywood fictional thrillers, made a real sensation with two unexpected incidents of similar nature in Jharkhand and Maharashtra three years back. Indian law enforcement officials arrested criminal gangs for selling unauthorized items. These arrests led to a shocking revelation about the growing sale of radioactive material in India. Criminals were […]
Op-Ed
The Homicide of PPP
On April 4, 1979, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the former Prime Minister, faced the gallows in Rawalpindi’s Central Jail. As the noose tightened around his neck, no one could anticipate that despite his physical demise, Bhutto would evolve into an enduring symbol in Pakistan’s political narrative. His presence would persist as a divisive force, influencing the […]
Postpone Elections
The Senate passed the resolution to postpone the general elections to be held on February 8 in the country by a majority vote. Senator Dilawar Khan presented a resolution to postpone the general elections, in which it has been stated that there is severe cold in most of the areas, due to which it is […]
Wars and Civilians
Wars are particularly described as conflicts which take place between nations or groups that highly involve the use of armed forces and violence. Wars are devastating actions which can have devastating impacts on societies and result in loss of life, destruction and as well as political changes. Wars can be caused by a variety of […]
Positive Options Dwindle Each Day
Maula Jat and his nemeses Noori Nat are fictional characters in Punjabi folklore glamorized through films spanning decades. Their violent conflict has been verbalized as “Kharak”, an appropriate description of what is unfolding on our national scene. The intensity increases every day leading to an undesirable crescendo. It’s a path to disaster paved intentionally to […]
The Iowa Caucuses and 2024
With a little over a week left in the much-awaited, GOP Iowa Caucuses, there’s little time for the candidates to appeal to the voters of the state-and make a case to be the next President of the United States. The remaining candidates in the race-Trump, DeSantis, Haley, Ramaswamy, Christie, and Hutchison, have a turbulence of […]
PTI sans BAT
The PTI’s plight can be likened to facing double jeopardy in a rigged match. Initially, they were denied a fair playing field, and subsequently, they were stripped of the emblematic BAT symbol. The analogy mirrors a cricket game where one team is equipped with guards, safety gadgets, their own umpire, a favorable ground, and a […]
Significance of Awami League Government
The Centre, Assam government, and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) signed a tripartite peace accord, excluding Ulfa (Independent). The accord discards Ulfa’s original objective and protects the rights of indigenous people. It references the pending NRC matter. The accord includes a financial package and infrastructure development. Ulfa will disband, and talks are planned with […]
Unlocking New Horizons
Space exploration has long captured the imagination of mankind. From the first successful satellite, Sputnik, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, to the awe-inspiring images of Mars captured by NASA and the Perseverance Rover, our efforts to explore space have been a source of inspiration and scientific discovery. Pakistan also recognizes the importance of […]
Denial of Level Playing Field?
Ever since the announcement of the election date and the beginning of the processes towards that end, certain political parties have incessantly claimed that they were being denied a level playing field. In this regard, the most vociferous and persistent rhetoric is coming from PTI leaders and social media warriors of the party. In doing […]