Why Pakistani judiciary is a disappointment?
Pakistan was ranked 130th among the 139 assessed countries globally in “adherence to rule of law”, evaluated by the World Justice Project. Sadly, it was only Afghanistan that ranked behind Pakistan in the region. Adherence to rule of law can only be achieved when there is complete judicial independence
Operation Barbarossa: The Germans advance into the southwestern USSR
In north-western Russia, Leningrad was already surrounded from 8 September 1941 by German-Finnish forces. Leningrad was enduring bombardment from the air and the ground, while its inhabitants were being starved by the blockade.
Looking at the legacy of status quo and dictated narratives
There seems an endless and shameless struggle for power and money by the ruling elite befooling the masses using all tricks of deception and treachery. The political powerhouses have left no stone unturned to undermine, bribe and corrupt all the institutions of the country.
UAE chalks up diplomatic successes with uncertain payoffs
A cooperation agreement between the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was signed on Wednesday, according to the Turkish lender. The deal came amid reports that the UAE is set to make considerable investments
Building back Azerbaijan after destruction by Armenia
Nabya Shahid, a producer at a leading Pakistani channel narrates how Armenia tried its best to eliminate Azerbaijan's cultural traces. However, it failed. Azerbaijan successfully took back its territories and started a series of projects to revamp the areas destroyed by Armenia.
World day of remembrance for road traffic victims
The Global status report on road safety, launched by WHO in December 2018, highlights that the number of annual road traffic deaths has reached 1.35 million. Road traffic injuries are now the leading killer of people aged 5-29 years.
Breast cancer in Pakistan: Challenges, hopes and the journey ahead
Dr. Yasser Rehman, a consultant oncologist at Maroof Hospital, Islamabad talks about the increase in the number of women being diagnosed with breast cancer in Pakistan, whereby one in every 9 women in Pakistan has a lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer
What is the future of Iran’s engagements with the Taliban?
Iran is an ambitious regional player with a clear understanding of its complex surroundings and a cautious plan to chart a path through them. Iran’s complicated ties with Afghanistan can be attributed to its unremitting opposition to the United States,
How social media has given rise to Pakistani internet drawing room culture?
From Instagram and Facebook to Snapchat and Twitter, today’s modern age presents a world fixated and dependent on social media. Unfortunately, society’s reliance on these platforms has permeated the barriers of how we think and form opinions.
Understanding the strategy behind Modi’s U-turn policy
Indian PM Narendra Modi has announced the repeal of three controversial farm laws after a year of protests. Thousands of farmers had camped at Delhi's borders since last November and dozens died from heat, cold and Covid. Farmers say the laws will allow the entry of private players in farming
Tackling migration crises: Fighting corruption may help
Socially, even the most remote Lebanese communities are feeling the pressure of this massive population growth with refugees now living throughout Lebanon in more than 1,700 localities, with refugees now outnumbering local residents in some areas.
Pakistani politicians and their dishonourable conduct
On October 17, 2021, the leader of the opposition Shahbaz Sharif (SS) while speaking in the joint session of the legislature remarked that not only the 'Aiwan' (House) but all its members were 'Mauziz' (Honourable). It is the conduct that counts not the expensive attire