Bhutto: Drinking Goblet Of EternityBy: Barrister Mian Aamir Hassan on April 4, 2020Longevity of life undoubtedly lies in dying for a cause rather than to lead a life under the lurking fear of death. The former is, of course, a blessing while the latter is nothing short of a curse. Since the day first, mortal man has been running after immortality. However, determining a way, out of […]
April 04, 1979: An unfortunate day in historyBy: Aamir Aqil on April 4, 2020“W hether he is hang or he lives the consequences will be far reaching. He has ruled the politics of Pakistan as President and prisoner. He or his ghost will continue to rule them” wrote Pran Chopra, a noted analyst and commentator in the last book of ZA Bhutto “If I am Assassinated” which was […]
World Autism Awareness DayBy: Nabila Chauhdry on April 4, 2020Ahmad is a government employee who works day in and day out to make both ends meet for his family of six. All of his kids are school going and his wife is a homemaker. Their life might have been just like any other middle-class family of Pakistan, but their eldest son Shan makes them […]
Our Media Freedom “A Clear and Present Danger”By: Ikram Sehgal on April 3, 2020The medium of modern Communications are television, Internet, cinema, newspapers, radio, magazines and social media. Having become the basic needs of any society, they facilitates exchange of information, organizing of daily lives, economy, culture and developing of ideas. The tools of mass communication are a means to transmit information and opinion, to entertain, teach and […]
Corruption intensifies the damages of coronavirusBy: Fatemeh Kamali Chirani/Sana Malik on April 3, 2020Note: The views and opinions expressed in Daily Times are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or views of SDPI. Turn on any TV channel, tune into a radio program, pick up a newspaper or log into social media; all you will be drawn into are news, reports and […]
Defending national security in cyber spaceBy: Umair Jamal on April 3, 2020In the era of information explosion, the threats posed by strategic information warfare are real. A few months ago, a study published by the EU Disinformation Lab discovered a network of 265 fake media outlets in 65 countries serving Indian lobbying interests. The study noted that the global network has been put in place to […]
The half faithBy: Shagufta Gul on April 2, 2020Amidst social distancing and isolation many of the child hood memories are recalled these days , the fairytale movies and stories where a magic spell would freeze everyone on spot and then a kind hearted prince appears to break the spell. The images of deserted streets ,shopping malls air ports and all public places etc […]
COVID-19 pandemic: State-community coordination in policy responseBy: Dr Muhammad Jehangir Khan/Dr Karim Khan on April 2, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has affected around 425,326 individuals with a substantial death toll of approximately 18,944 individuals. It has exposed Pakistani society on two fronts. First, it has highlighted our vulnerability to epidemics like COVID-19. Second, it shows how quick we are in policy response for managing exigencies. In nutshell, this tragedy offers challenges and […]
Saluting our heroes: the healthcare professionalsBy: Hafeez Khan on April 2, 2020COVID-19 is a global tsunami. It has hit the two power engines driving the world: the USA and China. It has derailed their way of life and their economies. China has a handle on the situation and the USA is still besieged. Despite all the resources and technology, the USA is struggling with ways to […]
A Case for Liberating PrisonersBy: Nouman Muhib Kakakhel on April 1, 2020Every person is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty beyond any shadow of doubt, however, 48,008 under trial prisoners in Pakistan are rotting behind the bars from years and at present times exposed to the COVID-19 epidemic, even though their innocence or guilt is yet to be ascertained. Many a times the prosecution fails […]