The monster we made: Pakistan’s water insecurityBy: Zile Huma on June 12, 2018Imagine a life without water.... dried and barren land, parched throats, dirty faces everywhere giving an overall hideous, grim, and lifeless picture. Water is one of the most important commodities of nature. The distribution of water in the world, according to United States Geological survey as follows 97 percent of earth’s water is in the oceans. The remaining three percent of water is fresh … [Read more...] about The monster we made: Pakistan’s water insecurity
Why are Muslim societies lagging behind?By: Habibullah Khan Nasar on June 12, 2018In Muslim societies, there is a lot of talk about the diagnostics and the diagnosis of decline, degeneration and instability in the majority of Muslim states. Some states have managed to undergo phases of evolution before reaching a modicum of stability in political, societal and economic fields. However, given the domino effect that is caused by the bond of religion and culture the Muslim states … [Read more...] about Why are Muslim societies lagging behind?
PTI and education: an appraisalBy: Tahir Ali Khan on June 11, 2018As Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) completes its term, now is the time to analyze and evaluate its performance in the education sector, often claimed to be the foremost priority by the PTI-led KP government. Whenever the PTI’s provincial government presented budgets during the last five years, the party’s chief and leaders insisted that their government … [Read more...] about PTI and education: an appraisal
The gravest challenge we have ever facedBy: Khirad Ali on June 11, 2018Pakistan faces severe water scarcity and is at the verge of running out dry by 2025 owing to a dearth of water reservoirs and decline in the storage capacity of existing dams. It is clearly visible that the government did not attach significance to any matter pertaining to water, whether it be establishing new dams, providing pure drinking water to the public, stopping India from building dams … [Read more...] about The gravest challenge we have ever faced
Reform the justice systemBy: Asad Hussain on June 11, 2018An independent and impartial judiciary, which runs on a fast and efficient system, is the hallmark of civilisation. However, our justice system, by its very nature, has become cumbersome, unbearably slow and inefficient. Our laws, their interpretations, and their judgments, have led to enormous misery for litigants and forced people to seek extra-legal alternatives. Many aspects of our legal … [Read more...] about Reform the justice system
An abysmal state of affairsBy: Saud Hassan on June 11, 2018An evil spirit seems to have been hovering over the city of Larkana — the centre of politics of Sindh’s ruling party. Two of the recent spine-chilling incidents have sent waves of fear and furore among the people while exposing the appalling law and order situation of the city, and province at large. It is with a heavy heart that I am penning down the incidents of murders of a 17-years-old boy … [Read more...] about An abysmal state of affairs
How long will Pakistan’s civil society sleep?By: Prof Kamran James on June 10, 2018Are we living in the age of modern liberal democracy or the dark ages? Each day in Pakistan brings a new kind of darkness, as people continue to die. The blame can be placed in several different directions, but the silence of the civil society is the most criminal aspect of this issue. It is extremely sad to see the criminal silence of the Pakistani state machinery, and especially the civil … [Read more...] about How long will Pakistan’s civil society sleep?
India and Pakistan must back off and let Kashmiris chooseBy: Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai on June 10, 2018“The best way to solve any problem is to remove the cause.” — Dr Martin Luther King Kashmiris need to be given their right to make their own decisions. So far, the story has been just about India, Pakistan, and their fight to the finish line that is Kashmir — but what the people of Kashmir want never makes the headlines. In a recent interview with The Indian Express, Dineshwar Sharma, the … [Read more...] about India and Pakistan must back off and let Kashmiris choose
Mercury-free dentistry is essential for our children’s healthBy: Hafsa Bashir on June 10, 2018While we embark on a journey to ensure health for our children, we often don’t account for dental care as a critical health issue. With the rising number of dental problems in children, the continued use of mercury amalgam in dentistry is most alarming. Recently, The Malibu Times interviewed Dr James Rota, where he characterised mercury as the second most deadly metal on the planet, next to … [Read more...] about Mercury-free dentistry is essential for our children’s health
Edhi may be gone, but his unsung heroes are still at workBy: Pooja Dawani on June 10, 2018Since its inception, Edhi Foundation has helped thousands of people every day. Behind this vast organisation are devoted employees who have made it their life’s mission to bring a positive difference in the world. And these people are still working hard to make sure Edhi’s legacy remains intact. We spoke to some of these heroes to understand the challenges they face, ask them what they feel … [Read more...] about Edhi may be gone, but his unsung heroes are still at work
