Algeria’s democratic gains must be protected from fake newsBy: Hana Saada on November 18, 2019These are critical times and divisions in society are being stoked for political gain and power. The news media in Algeria is waking up to the dangers of fake news and misinformation. Social media has become a fertile ground for false information peddled by various people and organisations. This could lead to trouble in society. […]
Road Traffic Accidents- Entirely Preventable DeathsBy: Dr Tarik Alam Solangi on November 18, 2019It was in the late afternoon while sitting in the British Library Global Health Section after finishing my class and researching articles for my assignment on NCDs and their mortality rate. Suddenly, there were countless beeps in my WhatsApp messenger; I was stupefied at the massive influx of messages and when I opened it, I […]
Ayodhya – A Challenge to Secularist IndiaBy: Ehtasham Amer on November 18, 2019“The larger project of denying that people of all faiths enjoy equal rights under the constitution is now nearing completion,” observed The Hindu a day after Indian Supreme Court made its landmark judgment in Ayodhya case. This is the best commentary on the famous Babri Mosque case, given by Indian Supreme Court last week. How […]
Wellness Genie: limits of human productivityBy: Aliya Agha on November 17, 2019Life is a highway choked with over speeding humans in competitive mode, racing for higher productivity and efficiency in all domains of life. There are an array of techniques, hacks and self-help books out there to improve our productivity and yet, there’s a dearth of people who actually yield success without stress and anxiety challenges. […]
Divorce — blessing or curse?By: Huzaima Bukhari on November 17, 2019“The most hateful of all lawful matters to Allah is divorce” ?Hadith from Sunan Abi Dawud 2172 Every human being has the right to live a happy and fulfilling life, in which he is able to realize his dreams so that he dies absolutely content. Having said this, reality is far more different than what […]
Pakistan through the mental health lensBy: Dr Rakhshinda Perveen on November 16, 2019As a perpetual student of life and caring practitioner of inclusivity and diversity I always study our national policies, strategic priorities and international commitments through the gender lens first. Over the last few years, however, I have started looking at all matters that affect human lives by applying the filter of mental health. Besides reading […]
Knowing how much is enough or when to stopBy: Razi Azmi on November 16, 2019The first lesson in my first economics class in high school was a basic truth that all adults learn from experience: our wants (and desires) are unlimited but the means (and time) to satisfy them are limited. Since the pursuit of happiness is always our fundamental goal, we have one ear always tuned to listen […]
Babri Masjid verdict spells the end of India!By: Shakir Lakhani on November 16, 2019It will go down perhaps as the most controversial judgment in history. It may also mean the end of India; with more than a quarter of its population existing under perpetual terror as the BJP/RSS combination will not be satisfied unless all mosques and churches in India are demolished. One may be forgiven for concluding […]
Alibaba: $38 billion dollar dayBy: Naseem Javed on November 15, 2019Once again Alibaba records $38 Billion of sales within 24 hours: Around the world, currently, there are 100 nations with less than $38 Billion dollars in annual GDP. The single day sales of this single company may take 38 years of GDP for St. Kitts and Nevis, 50 days for Pakistan and 5 days for […]
Dilemma of tobacco cessation in PakistanBy: Dr Maria Ahmed Qureshi on November 15, 2019Pakistan along with the world is facing a huge dilemma. Nicotine is addictive not cancerous. When a cigarette is burnt, it causes cancer. Should new nicotine delivery products like e-cigarette be promoted as a ‘quit cigarette’ health initiative? The investigation on the recent spate of deaths in the US relating to vaping remains inclusive. The […]