No education no progression! By: Afroz MJ on August 15, 2020Education is the pre-eminent component to stand up to the country with advancement. It’s the principle reason that Pakistan is as yet a developing nation since it falls too behind with regards to education. Surprisingly, after years of investments, changes and promises, the education sector stays feeble in Pakistan. The enlistment in schools stays low, […]
The queen, faiths, governance and our rulers By: Naveed Aman Khan on August 15, 2020During my stay in Great Britain I have observed the best model of governance under the governance of The Queen. Real democratic practices are unprecedented here. Religious practices here are exemplary. I believe faith plays a key role in the identity of millions of people, providing not only a system of belief but also a […]
Behavioral evolution in Pakistan By: Amima Rafique on August 15, 2020Contemporary world of 21st century symbolizes human excellence. Counting down from inventions of lowest-resolution cameras proceeding to the smart time-machine bombs, humans have struggled, and therefore entered an era neither experienced nor ever heard of alike before. This new era although brought modernized gadgets like Wi-Fi-routers, social networking sites, YouTube, mobile phones and other machinery […]
The Dengue Darling By: Prof Sajjad Hasan on August 15, 2020Darling’s sting, Yet we face. Be it monsoon, Or November’s grace. Nets and vests, All in shambles. In sleepless nights, Everyone scrambles. Lights and tube-lights, On its fumble. Darling’s almost, Prepared to mumble. Melodious it sings, A song in slumber. Bites it everywhere, Without being humble. Never it distinguishes, Aunty or Uncle. Gives a tough […]
Eliminating the Worst Forms of Child Labour By: Zishan Ahmad Siddiqi on August 14, 2020The International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s Convention No 182, aiming at the elimination of the worst forms of child labour, received universal ratification this summer. All 187 member states of the ILO ratified and have thereupon pledged to provide legal protection against the worst forms of child labour. This convention is not only the first convention, […]
Road to freedom By: Muhammad Usman on August 14, 2020Post the battle of 1857, popularly known as “War of Independence,” the Union Jack was raised on New Delhi and the British became the legitimate potentates of the subcontinent. The East India Company, which was introduced on December 31, 1600, was incipiently intended to trade goods between Britain and the subcontinent. Later, it started to […]
An interview with Muhammad Salman Ali Chief Operating Officer at Virtual Remittance Gateway By: Junaid Ehsan on August 14, 2020“Asaan Mobile Account Scheme” Transforming the destinies of millions and millions of unbanked Salman is a passionate technologist specialised on Digital Payments, Products and Transformation. Having worked in leading technology companies and banks for over 19+ years, he has developed his expertise on interoperable payment platforms for financial inclusion and enablement of payment channels for […]
Unlocking love By: Noman Nayyir Kulachvi on August 13, 2020Kabir Das said, “I have learned a lot of knowledge but I could not become a scholar, on the contrary I have learned only two and a half words of the love, then I have become enlightened.” Love is a mental or spiritual activity that produces a sentimental tendency toward others. Love is the most […]
Chauvinism and State Failures By: Shahrukh Mehboob on August 13, 2020The aphorism or an adage is quite appropriate in laying bare the misdirected course of “faith” or “belief.” God does not reside in churches, temples, mosques, or synagogues. He is present in the whole universe and every living entity. God exists right inside every human being whereas erroneously due to his weak faith, he tries […]
Universal Health Coverage: What it Takes to Run a Successful Micro-Health Insurance Scheme? By: Dr Abdur Rehman Cheema\Fazal Ali Khan on August 13, 2020Universal health coverage means access to health for everyone without falling into poverty. If provided, this policy has the potential to transform the lives of millions of people with guaranteed improvements in education, equality, poverty reduction and economic growth. This would also help achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of good health and wellbeing. Access to […]