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Karachi’s politics in spotlight as claimants trade gibes
News Analysis | The political parties of Sindh and especially its capital city, Karachi are now trading barbs over the spree of violence, the city...
Now Pakistani Pet Lovers get an International Brand Locally for their...
News Desk | Nestle, the world’s largest food and beverage company has launched yet another innovative consumer product in Pakistan – Purina pet food! Nestle has...
The Army isn’t wearing Trousers – A postscript!
Syed Haider Raza Mehdi | As anticipated, the earlier article referred above "The Army isnt wearing Trousers" has stirred up quite a storm showering me...
The vultures feeding over Lodhran!
Syed Haider Raza Mehdi | The Vultures circling over Lodhran are anticipating a feast! The many wolves in sheep's clothing are now thankfully, uncovered. Petty hypocrites,...
BJP’s politics of hatred rears its head again: Dalit student murdered
News Analysis | Dilip Saroj, 24, was a Dalit second year law student at the Allahabad Degree College in Uttar Pradesh. He was killed after...
The Maldives: a honeymoon haven in peril
AFP | Famed as an upmarket tourist destination of white beaches and turquoise waters, the island nation of the Maldives is troubled by political turmoil...
Is Daesh in Afghanistan benefiting from the mistrust between Islamabad and...
Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal | President Ashraf Ghani led National Unity Government and Trump administration have been scapegoating Pakistan, instead of critically examining the causes...
Why playing Khilji in ‘Padmaavat’ was the biggest risk of Ranveer’s...
News Desk | Ranveer Singh says to he took the biggest risk in his career to play Alauddin Khilji in Bhansali's masterpiece 'Padmaavat'. "I am very...
Mistrust in modern medicine due to social media could prove deadly
AFP | A rising tide of suspicion amplified by social networks has eroded public trust in modern medicine, leaving scientists and health officials scrambling for...
Why Tunisians are back after the Jasmine Revolution?
John Filitz | Seven years ago in January a popular uprising in Tunisia ousted President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali. This year over 770 Tunisian civilians have...
Promise delivered! KP education rankings come out on top
Aisha Sarwari | The success of policymaking is rooted in collection and analysis of relevant data. It provides evidence to make sound decisions especially in...
Pakistan warns US of backlash of potential Afghan offensive
News Analysis | According to sources, the United States plans on launching a two pronged offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan that would force them...
Pakistan’s darling ‘Mehran’ becomes pricier
News Analysis | In a very risky but predictable move, Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has pushed up the prices of different variants of its...
The quality gap in Pakistan’s education system
Myrah Qadeer Khan | In the course of recent decades Pakistan's training environment has developed to the point of being indistinguishable. Helped by inadequate open division...
Child marriage is still legal in the US
Nicholas Syrett | The recent outrage over Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore allegedly targeting teenage girls for sex has elicited reports that some evangelical churches actually encourage...
Iran’s soft power masterstroke against Saudi Arabia
Andrew Korybko | Iranian President Rouhani pulled off a soft power masterstroke when he publicly gave Saudi Arabia two clear conditions for the resumption of...
Pakistani political parties join hands to increase pressure on Sharif family
News Analysis | Following the release of the Baqir Najfi report, political parties have joined hands to formulate a plan of action against the incumbent...
Islamabad Paralysis Syndrome(IPS): Thanks to fanatics & Incompetence
Shiffa Z. Yousafzai | The residents of Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan were already worried and disturbed about the possibility of dealing with the...
Nawaz & lieutenants discuss ‘future’; Where: London?
News Analysis | Senior leadership of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) including Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has arrived in London for an important meeting....
Gautam Gambhir jumps in on the national anthem debate!
News Analysis | Fiery Indian opening batsman, Gautam Gambhir has given his two cents on the ongoing national anthem debate which has drawn comments from...
Why is India doing propaganda against CPEC?
News Analysis | Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said India is doing propaganda over the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as part of its...
Larry Pressler still obsessed with Pakistan nukes; wants them destroyed by...
News Analysis | Former US Senator, Larry Pressler has urged India and the US to launch strikes on Pakistan's nuclear sites. He also claimed that...
Let’s root out all enemies from my beloved country Pakistan
Syed Haider Raza Mehdi | Heartwarming and wonderful words spoken extempore, and clearly from the heart by Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa at Lt. Arsalan’s Shaheed...
Kangana Ranaut-Why are we losing interest?
News Analysis | Kangana Ranaut has always been the one to speak her mind. Nothing stops the sassy lady from speaking her mind. And why...
BRICS declaration: China did exactly what it wanted!
Syed Haider Raza Mehdi | In my view the BRICS announcement is actually an announcement of a change in Pakistan’s policy vis a via the...