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Why South Asia struggles to save lives from extreme heat
With the mercury already shooting to 40 degrees centigrade (104 Fahrenheit) in southern Pakistan and eastern and southern parts of India, South Asia is bracing for a series of heat extreme waves over the next two months. According to...May 1, 2016 3095 0 -
Pakistan’s heritage in spotlight as US returns rare smuggled Buddha statue
Pakistan may be struggling to cope with immense demands of socio-economic development for its burgeoning population but its land remains heir to rich tapestry of ancient cultures. This week, the United States returned a precious sculpture...April 29, 2016 1321 0 -
The untold story of Pakistan’s thriving Sikh minority
In Lahore’s upscale Gulberg district, Bishan Singh has been earning handsomely from his cloth trade in a manner that brings him both recognition and money. His business success has seen Singh double his fortunes in just five...April 16, 2016 1594 0 -
Nothing like passion for journalism
It is not my the GPS in my car but my life’s GPS that took lots of reroutings as I swerved from an ultimate route. I studied in a French convent school and one day suddenly Urdu language...April 16, 2016 1969 3 -
Panama Papers Scandal : PM Sharif struggles to wriggle out
The Panama Papers have taken Pakistani politics by storm, turning Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif into a beleaguered figure after revelations that his daughter and two sons had offshore companies listed in their names. The unprecedented reaction...April 12, 2016 1019 0 -
The enigmatic case of Pakistani fashion heartthrob
Even after one year of court trial, Ayyan Ali, Pakistan’s stunningly beautiful super model is still not out of woods in a dollars smuggling case that remains a mystery despite incessant mainstream and social media focus. This...April 11, 2016 1163 0 -
What Pakistan’s counterterrorism campaign in Punjab must achieve
After a series of intense civil-military consultations Pakistan has launched a new military operation n southern Punjab, the most prosperous province whose capital Lahore was the scene of a deadly March 27 Easter Sunday attack that killed...April 8, 2016 893 0 -
Washington candlelight vigil in memory of Pakistani victims
As Pakistan mourned the loss of more than 70 lives in Easter terror carnage in Lahore, world leaders reacted with outpouring of support for the country that remains one of the biggest victims of terrorist violence....March 30, 2016 1029 0 -
Terrorist attack kills 71 in the heart of Pakistan
After a one-year lull, terrorists struck Lahore, killing 71 citizens in a packed recreational park, with children and women being majority of victims. The attack took place on the occasion of Easter and injured more than...March 28, 2016 1176 0 -
Culture Conversation : American artist’s Urdu songs enliven Pakistan Day
Heather Schmid, an American vocalist and Grammy member, turned what was expected to be a customary National Day event at the Pakistani embassy in Washington DC into a fascinating US-Pakistan intercultural celebration. Performed in near-perfect Urdu...March 25, 2016 1437 0