Quoting from a recent article at Foreign Affairs Magazine: “The world is now approaching a striking milestone: within the next five years, the share of global income held by countries considered “not free” – such as China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia – will surpass the share held by Western Liberal democracies. In span of a […]
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Shah Hussain’s acquittal a major blow to fight for women rights in Pakistan
The recent judgment passed by the LHC acquitting Khadija Siddiqui’s attacker has managed to thwart all efforts being made by right activists all over the country. This isn’t exactly a surprise; we live in a country where every step taken in favour of women, of anyone oppressed actually, results in two steps being taken backwards […]
Violent movies leading to violent crimes
Television industry in our country has a lasting effect upon the mentality of youth. To an extent it instils the good norms and values of our culture through movies and serials and on the other hand, by highlighting the gruesome things, it has a devastating effect on feeble minds. Recently, in the holy month of […]