Choosing Darkness over Electricity on September 2, 2023The nation is on the edge of turmoil. Unlike those who were part of the disgraceful events on May 9th and come from wealthy backgrounds, the current protestors taking to the streets nationwide belong to a segment that has little to lose. Even if they face punishment or imprisonment, their circumstances are such that they […]
India Conquered the Moon on August 25, 2023Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is widely regarded as the father of India’s space program. His visionary leadership set India on a path of space exploration and technological advancement. He recognized the potential of space technology for India’s development and was instrumental in creating the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) dedicated to space research and applications. He […]
White in our Flag on August 18, 2023I was browsing Twitter when suddenly I came across the “Save Our Soul” message from Bishop Azad Marshall which shook me from the core of my heart. It said, ” Words fail me as I write this. We, Bishops, Priests and lay people are deeply pained and distressed at the Jaranwala incident in the Faisalabad […]
Our Startups, Our Great Hope on August 9, 2023How can a country not have hopes and dreams for a better future if its startups have the grit, tenacity, and determination to successfully produce jet engines, energy-efficient air conditioners, bioplastic, 3D high-tech computers, and drones? I learned this while watching dinnertime television beginning at 8:00 p.m., where high-profile, lucid, and professional anchors with fat […]
Modi’s Invitation–A Disgrace to France on July 15, 2023Le Monde, the most widely circulated newspaper in France, greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the following news item: “Emmanuel Macron’s selection of Narendra Modi as the guest of honour for Bastille Day celebrations on July 14 is a diplomatic gaffe.” The front page of Le Figaro proclaimed, “The invitation of Narendra Modi is […]
Why are KSA and UAE Investing in Agri-Livestock? on July 12, 2023A renowned anchor of Pakistan in one of his highly rated program disclosed that the army chief soon after assuming the baton has been meeting with businessmen, agriculturists, economists and eminent persons from many other important sectors to bring some semblance to the way the country is being handled and to overcome its economic and […]
Why is there Islamophobia in Sweden? on July 3, 2023When Sweden authorized Salwan Momika to burn a copy of the Holy Quran in front of the Stockholm Mosque on June 26th, 2023, under police protection, a worldwide outcry poured in. The extremist’s provocative behaviour coincided with Eid al-Adha, one of the largest Islamic religious festivals observed by Muslims around the world. The Islamic world, […]
Shahbaz Charmed the IMF Chief on June 27, 2023Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is affectionately called Shahbaz Speed, a title bestowed upon him by Vice-Minister Zheng Xiaosong of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in 2018, and Shahbaz has proven himself worthy of this title time and again since then. He is not only known for his […]
Realigning National Discourse on June 19, 2023Although many issues demanded national attention, the entire nation-poor, rich, youngsters and elderly-had only one topic to discuss: politics. Families were divided and developed personal vendettas against each other based on divergent viewpoints: officers and staff in both private and government offices focused less on official business and more on debating the pros of political […]
Are We Ready for Monsoon? on June 9, 2023Pakistan is still rebuilding from massive floods that killed over 1,700 people and ruined over two million homes. Many communities are still submerged, and some people are surviving on the rooftops of their homes without water, food, or shelter. Stagnant water continues to wreak havoc on the stranded people in some of the worst impacted […]