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Why I chose Imran Khan
Imran Khan is a name that comes up often in political debatesamong people affiliated with Pakistan. In times of trouble many see him as a ray of hope in a jungle of darkness. Others however, have accused him of playing popular politics, not taking a stance on important issues, and – when I heard this it [...]
Continue reading...World Refugee Day: Without hope
20. June 2011
One refugee without hope is too many” is the message behind the UNHCR’s “One” campaign that started last week. On the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 55/76 where it was decided that June 20 would be celebrated as World Refugee Day. A refugee, as [...]
Continue reading...Theatre in Pakistan – From English to Urdu
20. June 2011
LAHORE: In the past year, many producers known predominantly for their work in commercial English theatre are now transitioning into commercial Urdu theatre. The trend is part of an effort to cater to a larger market, while also developing an economic model that can help sustain the industry. For many people sitting through a classical [...]
Continue reading...Most rural Pakistanis think suicide bombers are abnormal
30. May 2011
Even though they attribute many rational causes for the anger and frustrations felt by terrorists, most people in rural Pakistan appear to believe that suicide bombers are mentally handicapped, according to a study of rural attitudes conducted by the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. According to Dr Sana Butt of the department of rural sociology at [...]
Continue reading...Rising Tide of Technology
23. May 2011
Title: Rising Tide of Technology Writer: Sohail Malik – Saudia Arabia During this month I have attended several events on virtualization, video conferencing, unified communications (UC) and about the latest gadgets. These events were organized by Microsoft, Life Size and some other local technology partners in Saudi Arabia. And it compels me to write something [...]
Continue reading...Water shortage: The next great war – we need to get ready
16. May 2011
How will this affect me? That is the silent thought that echoes through our heads. Or, it’s not your fault. Our brains have been programmed to think as such — the urge to do so heightened by functioning in an increasingly globalised, competitive and cut-throat world. Remember the flood tax that reduced your take-home income? [...]
Continue reading...Pakistan struggles to overcome the power crisis
25. April 2011
Since independence in 1947, Pakistan had been primarily dependent for its electricity needs on the two state-owned vertically integrated power monopolies: Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and Karachi Electricity Supply Company (KESC). While KESC covered the large demand centre of the business city of Karachi, Wapda covered the rest of the country. Both were fully-integrated [...]
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21. June 2011
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