Is Amitabh Bachchan hoping for peace between India, Pakistan?
In his latest article penned down for The Indian Express, Bollywood’s top actor, Amitabh Bachchan, talked about how cricket and Bollywood films have kept the people of two countries connected. He also talked about the much-loved hug between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam.
Pakistan’s Failure to promote Low-Cost Housing? A Historic Overview
Overview of the challenges highlights the lack of mortgage financing driven primarily by weak foreclosure laws and inadequate land registration and titles documentation, among other reasons.
Nigar Johar becomes first-ever female colonel commandant of AMC
Nigar Johar has become the first-ever Female Colonel Commandant of the Army Medical College. Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, while pinning the badges on Nigar Johar said that it was a matter of immense pride for Pakistan Army and the country.
Iffat Omar receives backlash for rejecting series on Salahuddin Ayyubi
Speaking about the upcoming Pak-Turk collaboration on an upcoming series on Salahuddin Ayyubi, actress Iffat Omar said that Ayyubi is not a Pakistani hero. Needless to say, her statements did not sit well with Twitteratis who immediately criticized the actress for not knowing Islamic history.
Can the Judiciary turn the table now?
An independent judiciary is one of the crucial pillars of any genuine liberal democracy. Here in Pakistan, a new scandal has ignited a firestorm of controversy precisely because it is reminding us that our judicial branch can make no claim to independence.
Asser Malik posts a heartwarming note on Malala’s graduation day
Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai recently shared pictures from her graduation ceremony at Oxford University. Her husband also attended the event and shared a heartwarming message for Malala by recalling how they met for the first time at the university.
Pakistan did not get its way in Afghanistan, it got right!
With the Taliban back in power in Afghanistan, Pakistan may have come closer to achieving its long-sought “strategic depth” with respect to its western neighbor, with a Pakistan-friendly government in Kabul. But the Taliban’s victory is also seriously testing Pakistan’s relationship with US.
Karachi Cantonments need unified building bylaws
A new draft law was agreed to in 2019, showing signs of a possible solution, but the sluggish bureaucratic system ended it.
Construction sector builds the economy but needs attention
The construction industry continues to face severe obstacles shaking the confidence of builders, developers, and investors. The Government needs to direct more attention to this vital sector.
Crypto market loses $300B as new Covid variant creates fear
Bitcoin plummeted 10% in 12 hours and the cryptocurrency market lost almost $300 billion on Friday. The sudden decline came amid investors' fears that a new coronavirus variant could cause new quarantine measures, closure of businesses, and halt global economic recovery.
Sahiwal coal plant and the smog crisis
The Sahiwal Coal-fired power plant is unique in many ways. It has been established on the most fertile land of the country just a few miles away from Lahore. Coal is imported from South Africa and Indonesia which is unloaded at the Karachi port.
PM Khan prioritizes Sindh, orders early completion of projects
The prime minister directed the concerned departments to fast-track work on Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway and construction of sports complexes in Badin, Ghotki, Thar, Mirpur Khas, Tando Muhammad Khan, Hyderabad, and Sanghar.
