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Wild Card Entry: Perks of joint electorate system
A time when slogans of “dignity of vote” are being echoed all around and numerous intellectuals and scholars are trying to teach us the value of vote and its majesty. A time when we are being taught that worst democracy is better than best…
Democracy: Do we have it in Pakistan?
It was Athens, that common people belonging neither to the nobility and nor to the slaves had a say in the government echelons. The very idea of democracy stemmed from there as these commoners were known to be 'Demos' and hence the word…
‘Hunarmand Jawan’ Program: Enough to Bridge Skills Gap?
Unfortunately, Pakistan is perpetually facing extreme unemployment among its youth. As of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, unemployment rate during 2017-18 was 5.7% with a drastic gap between the male and female employment rates. Though it is…
Beware Pakistan – It is extremely dangerous!
Friday morning American attack on Baghdad Airport killing top Iranian general and Head of Quds Forces Qasem Soleimani flamed further the burning Middle East. Trump blamed Soleimani was involved in militant activities causing directly or…
Sufferings of IDPs not dying down
FATA (Federal Administrative Tribal Areas) the area which is considered as a piece of heaven on earth, due to its beautiful scenery and landscapes. Its geo-strategic location furthers its significance. FATA remained a battleground to the…
Liquor permit: A filthy piece of paper
Liquor permits! A piece of paper that has ruined the identity of Pakistani Christians. Drinking alcohol is prohibited in Islamic republic of Pakistan. However, religious minorities are allowed to consume it. To do so they must have a permit…
