-
Strait to the path of hypocrisy
By Haider Ali. State run news agencies inIranhave released statements pertaining toIran’s latest nuclear energy advancements. They have managed to produce their first nuclear fuel rod, which will in turn be used for powering the atomic...2012-01-26 1861 0 -
SRI LANKA DEPORTS 161 MUSLIM CLERICS
Sri Lankan officials have expelled 161 foreign Muslim preachers from the country for dodging via regulations. The clerics, who are from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, the Maldivesand Arab nations, were forced to leave by 31st January. Controller...2012-01-26 1722 0 -
FAULTY HEART DRUGS CLAIM 36 LIVES IN PAKISTAN
36 people have died of heart problems at aLahorehospital, due to defective drugs. Doctors blamed one or more of the four drugs given to cardiac patients at the government-owned Punjab Institute of Cardiology. The Federal Investigation...2012-01-26 1695 0 -
Indonesia uses concrete balls to tackle train “roof riders”
By William Walker. Rail travel in theUKtypically conjures images of delays, platform alterations and profuse apologies about occasional overcrowding. InIndonesia, however, daily commutes are a far more perilous affair. Ageing and overcrowded,Indonesia’s fragile rail network bears...2012-01-26 1724 0 -
RUSHDIE ANGRY OVER INDIA’S ‘LIES’ OVER THREAT TO HIS LIFE
Controversial author Sir Salman Rushdie was left outraged after the Indian state of Rajasthan allegedly shared false information about a threat to his life. Rushdie, who shot to fame with his Booker Prize winning Midnight’s Children,...2012-01-24 1768 0 -
Thai airline fights conservatism by employing the “third sex”
By William Walker. Bangkokmaintains a less than a reputable reputation in the minds of some of the millions of tourists who flock to experience its oft-seedy nightlife on the streets ofKhao San Road; an area served...2012-01-24 1718 0 -
New Horizons for Mentally Ill People in Pakistan
Alarmed by the lack of mental health services inPakistan, The British Asian Trust has launched a new initiative introducing community-based care to enable mentally ill people to live and work successfully in their own towns and...2012-01-24 1934 0 -
Occupy Wall Street: The people have had enough
By Haider Ali. With the people finally waking up to the inner workings of the economic mechanisms, people from all political spectrums have galvanised to challenge the financial terrorists on Wall Street. Yes financial terrorists who...2012-01-24 1988 0 -
ANGRY BRIDES GAME A HIT ON FACEBOOK
A match-making service has launched a new online game, which is inspired by a popular Indian app that mocks illegal dowry demands. Shaadi.com’s ‘Angry Brides’ is based on the Indian app of the same name and...2012-01-24 1912 0 -
MICROSOFT AND GOVERMENT MOURNS DEATH OF PAKISTANI TEEN PRODIGY
An extraordinary Pakistani girl, who became the world’s youngest IT expert, died from despite being offered help from Micros oft. Arfa Karim, whose talents were recognised at the age of 9, suffered an epileptic fit and...2012-01-24 1896 0
