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Worst pilgrimage in 25 years
By Aneesa Malik In the most disastrous pilgrimage to face the walls of Saudi Arabia in 25 years, three separate incidents in the holy country has led to a death toll of almost 1,200 people and...2015-10-07 2508 0 -
Karachi Mass Transit Plan
By Salman Sheikh Karachi being Pakistan’s largest city and one of the fast growing cities in the world today in terms of population, one can hardly question the need for expanding its public transport system. Increasing...2015-10-07 4107 0 -
TERRORIST IS ONLY A TERRORIST
By Ijaz Chaudhry The word or term ‘Terrorism’ is in use since time immemorial but appears far more frequently since 9/11. Another term, ‘Islamic Terrorism’ born after 9/11 has perhaps even surpassed ‘Terrorism’ as far as...2015-10-07 5284 0 -
The farmer’s package
Salman Rafi Sheikh While many had a sigh of relief when Pakistan’s Prime Minister announced, on September 15, the farmer’s relief package, many were still unsure whether it would succeed in stabilising the seriously declining agriculture...2015-10-07 3650 0 -
Amir shouldn’t be rushed back
Fast bowler Mohammad Amir should not be rushed back into international cricket, according to his coach at his domestic team in Pakistan. Atiq-uz-Zaman, who is a former Pakistan wicketkeeper, is keeping a close eye on Amir...2015-10-07 2320 0 -
Bollywood beckons: Aspiring actor raises £15,000 for his own film
By Aneesa Malik Rejection is a definite contender when it involves having a dream crushed. But for one aspiring actor, being told that he was ‘useless’ motivated him to raise a staggering £15,000 to fund his...2015-10-07 2860 0 -
Force India, Sauber file complaint to EU authorities
The Sauber and Force India teams have filed a complaint to European Union (EU) authorities about what they see as unfair and “unlawful” practices in Formula One’s governance and distribution of revenues. “We have received a...2015-10-07 2585 0 -
Af-Pak border: A heaven for illegal trade & cross-border movement
By Ali Raza According to the findings of an inquiry commission appointed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, undocumented revenue generated between Torkham border, Bara and hawala/hundi market of Chowk Yadgar—the main crossing point between Afghanistan...2015-10-07 2357 0 -
The lynching scandal
By Aneesa Malik The lynching of Mohammed Ikhlaq in Bisada village, Uttar Pradesh has sent shockwaves across the country. Even as the UP state government has assured a swift and complete investigation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi...2015-10-07 3303 0 -
LORD BILIMORIA LAUNCHES NEW PHOTO-SHARING APP ‘PICTOSO’
FOUNDER OF COBRA BEER PARTNERS WITH HIS COUSIN TO UNVEIL NEW VENTURE IN CAMBRIDGE 5 OCTOBER 2015 – Entrepreneur and cross-bench peer Lord Bilimoria today launches a new photo-sharing app – PictoSo – with his cousin...2015-10-07 2635 0
