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Crisis of Leadership

By Muskan Hina • Jul 23rd, 2008 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

At the time of crisis, it’s the core responsibility of the leaders to give nation confidence and calmness and increase their nexus with the populace to foster harmony and to bolster their morale. Right now Pakistan is entangled in myriad number of crisis. Economic meltdown is just round the corner, and the prices of everything […]



Operations in Fata : Another Dimension

By Brig. (r) Junaid Zaman • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

To win any battle swiftly, easily and without much losses, the best course of action is to win the people of the targeted area. Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan have become a flash point for the world, and due to the inclination of many media personnel in Pakistan and due to their pandering to […]



Amin Fahim versus Asif Zardari

By Sameer Shaharyar • Jul 21st, 2008 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

Scarcely have you indulged in the politics of Pakistan, when you find yourself in the very midst of a sort of tumult; a confused clamor is raised from all the nooks, a million voices come to your ear at the same time, each of them express their vested interest, and not a single voice catering […]



Glue Sniffing Among Street Children

By Saleem Khan • Jul 20th, 2008 • Category: Misc, Worth A Second Look

Glue sniffing previously a Central American phenomenon is becoming increasing common phenomenon among street children in Pakistan. Glue sniffing is perceived as a cheaper and safer alternative to intravenous drug use.
Though the exact number of children addicted to glue sniffing in Pakistan is not known, it has been identified as a common problem among street […]



What Happened to Prime Minister’s Speech

By Rohail Butt • Jul 20th, 2008 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

After postponing his speech for three times in that past, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani at last mustered his guts and tried to deliver it in the absence of Asif Ali Zardari. The news of Premier’s speech was there in the air, but its’ exact timings were not known to anybody and even the state […]



Woes of Small Investors in Karachi Stock Exchange

By Dr. Hassan Isfahani • Jul 19th, 2008 • Category: Misc, Worth A Second Look

Stock exchanges are the reflection of the economy of any country. More efficient the stock markets, the more efficient the economy of a country is. Though government’s direct role in the stock exchanges is not approved, but it’s the sole responsible for the plight of the economy, which directly affects the stock markets.
The importance of […]



Acid Test For Being Women

By Saleem Khan • Jul 18th, 2008 • Category: Misc, Worth A Second Look

Media reports from different parts of the country over the past few years suggest that the acid attack phenomenon is becoming increasingly […]



Dictatorial Reign

By Dr Razahaider • Jul 18th, 2008 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

In my opinion, service rules and regulation, need to be reviewed and strict obligatory rules in terms of expulsion should be applied



Preventing US / NATO Attack on Western Border: An Effective Option

By Farid Masood • Jul 18th, 2008 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

Time is running out for Pakistan, due to our wrong foreign policies we have to face such days. From July 15th, next two months are very crucial for Pakistan’s safety. Time has passed for dialogue; time is running our for our political leaders, they should abandon foreign tours join Parliament to make a goal oriented […]



STOP Violence Against Women

By Saleem Khan • Jul 17th, 2008 • Category: Misc, Worth A Second Look

Despite efforts by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and government functionaries, the state of violence against women is turning from bad to worse. Incidents of dissecting women’s body organs in cases of domestic violence are also matter of concern for the authorities concerned.
A report launched by a civil society organisation on the situation of violence against women […]