Rain may have reduced the smog but the air is still hazardous on November 14, 2017Smog appeared near the end of October this year and made the lives of the people of Punjab and KPK extremely difficult. In the days that followed, hospitals reported that many patients had developed respiratory problems because of the smog. Not only did smog affect the health of the people, but it also restricted their […]
The ambitious crown prince on November 10, 2017Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who rose to prominence as the world’s youngest Minister of Defense soon after his father King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud ascended to the royal throne. His foreign policies received much criticism from the international community especially when he led […]
‘Arabisation has pushed South Asian Muslims away from Sufi heritage’ on October 23, 2017LAHORE: The promotion of Saudi religious ideology and the Arabisation of Sub-Continental Islam is pushing Muslims away from the diversity and peaceful co-existence enshrined in their Sufi heritage, Sciences Po professor Christopher Jafferlot said on Sunday. He was speaking at a panel during the concluding day of the Heritage Now festival. He said the Sufi […]
Pakistan wins UN Human Rights Council seat after two years on October 17, 2017LAHORE: After a two-year hiatus, Pakistan has once again secured a seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) among countries representing the Asia-Pacific region. Activists on the social media have however criticised the government for what they say is its failure to match words with actions on its commitment to fundamental rights of […]
Pakistan wins UN Human Rights Council seat after two years on October 16, 2017LAHORE: After a two-year hiatus, Pakistan has once again secured a seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) among countries representing the Asia-Pacific region. Activists on the social media have however criticised the government for what they say is its failure to match words with actions on its commitment to fundamental rights of Pakistani citizens. […]
Che Guevara: remembered but forgotten on October 14, 2017Earlier this week, the 50th death anniversary of the Argentine-born Cuban revolutionary was observed worldwide. The man, who was gunned down by the Bolivian army in 1967 while on a mission to spread socialism, is recognised as a popular symbol of revolution and socialism. He is regarded as a martyr in leftist circles across the […]
Coke Studio Season 10: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly on August 18, 2017Pakistan has a rich cultural history that goes back to the ancient times and part of its culture is the music that often connects people hailing from different lingo-ethnic groups. Pakistan has produced legends such as Ustad Asad Amanat Ali Khan of the Patiala Gharana whose melodious voice continues to echo in the hearts of […]