Tribal terrorism in Sindh on March 23, 2019Historical documents show that tribal culture predates most cultures. Since time immemorial, people have been living in tribes under a tribal chief to have control over their respective region.The interior Sindh houses a huge number of tribes, which include Solangi, Brohi, Mahar, Jatoi, Jagirani, Bhaya, Bijarani, Teghani, Magsi, Nareja and many others.For last three decades, the tribal situation … [Read more...] about Tribal terrorism in Sindh
Eliminating weapons culture on March 21, 2019On December 14, 2018, the federal government issued a notification removing a ban imposed on the issuance of non-prohibited bore arms and prohibited bore (automatic and semi-automatic) weapons licenses. The notification is good news for the militant elite, hardcore criminals, terrorists and gun-toting goons, who are the most likely recipients of the weapons. Certainly, the lethal weapons will … [Read more...] about Eliminating weapons culture
Delayed retirement benefits on February 12, 2019Back in October 2016, then Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Anwar Zaheer Jamali had taken suomotu notice of retired government servants experiencing difficulties in receiving their retirement benefits from the concerned government departments. In March of 2017, a three-judge Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Amir Hani Muslim viewing that there is no mechanism for timely disbursement of pension … [Read more...] about Delayed retirement benefits
Preventing suicides on February 2, 2019According to the World Health Organization, suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds globally. The occurrence of suicide appears to be increasing in Pakistan. Of all the suicides in the country, more than 90 percent of them are caused by depression. Most of the suicides take place in young people under the age of 30 years. The WHO projected a suicide rate of 9.1 per … [Read more...] about Preventing suicides
The ‘change’ heading for Sindh is just a mirage on July 20, 2018On June 25, the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) head Pir Sabghatullah Rashidi, better known as Pir Pagara, once again claimed that the GDA, after wining a majority of seats, will form government in Sindh after the 2018 general election. From the current political scenario existing in the province it can be concluded that Pagara’s supposition is pretty far-fetched. In reality, no political change … [Read more...] about The ‘change’ heading for Sindh is just a mirage
2018 election and the polling staff problem on July 10, 2018Pakistan is about to hold general elections on July 25, and preparations are in full swing. The teaching staff of provincial education departments and institutes working under Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has been asked to stay on duty at their stations during the ongoing summer vacations. Teachers will perform duties as polling staff and the purpose of placing this restriction is to … [Read more...] about 2018 election and the polling staff problem
Honour killings continue unabated on June 15, 2018Pakistan is one of the most dangerous countries for women where in the name of preserving some of the cruel, archaic and old-fashioned counterfeit social values and cultural norms deeply rooted in this patriarchal society, women’s fundamental rights enshrined in the constitution such as right to life, liberty, security, and dignity are frequently violated with no qualm and fear of punishment. The … [Read more...] about Honour killings continue unabated
Fresh frame-work for restoring Pak-Afghan peace on May 28, 2018Pakistan and Afghanistan initiated a new bilateral engagement frame-work — Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) in the second week of this May. The plan is aimed at accomplishing the common objectives of eradicating terrorism and achieving peace, stability, and working for development of the region. The APAPPS is said to be Pakistan’s initiative for cooperation in … [Read more...] about Fresh frame-work for restoring Pak-Afghan peace
The need to protect women rights on May 9, 2018After the horrendous rape and murder of Zainab occurred in Kasur this past January, a spate of harrowing incidents of violence against girls and women occurred in Sindh. 9-year-old Samina Jarwar left her home in the Ayub Colony area to buy sweets on April, 24 and the next day, her dead body was found floating in a drain near Tayyab Hotel. The preliminary medical examination ascertained that the … [Read more...] about The need to protect women rights
Political gimmicks in Sindh on May 1, 2018A political change in any society does not come in the aftermath of a neophyte and unpopular political leader’s rhetoric made for it. It comes after many years’ indefatigable and unrelenting struggle the charismatic, experienced and popular political leaders, who have made extraordinary political contributions and have given unforgettable sacrifices for their people, make for it. Hailing from … [Read more...] about Political gimmicks in Sindh
