Every acre of land gives us a choice: we can either use it to grow 113 kg of meat, or over 11300 kg of plant based food. To produce just one pound of beef takes over 2000 gallons of water. People in many countries are starving due to our inefficiency. […]
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Realities of a Separate Hazara Province
The administrative division of a country into smaller units, provinces, entities or states is the pre-requisite of its smooth functioning and unhindered development. The division should be based on the fulfillment of the needs of the people and its productivity for the state. In this regard, the considerations of its geography, […]
We need trees in our cities more than ever
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) reported in 2014 that over 54 percent of the global population lives in cities and it is expected to increase to 66 percent by 2050. It means more cars, more factories and more power plants in the cities. As […]
10 things you didn’t know about Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar, a household name in both India and Pakistan. Everyone knows he is a Bollywood actor and that he is a Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi. However, do we really know everything about him? Here is a list of things you probably didn’t know about Akshay Kumar. 1 – Akshay Kumar […]
Pakistan Engineering Council in Shambles
A visit to the PEC’s regional office in Peshawar presents a picture of an organization that is in complete disarray. Dozens of people surround an officer inquiring him about the status of their license. On the right side of the table, a phone in slow volume is continuously ringing. The […]
Imran Khan to disclose name of messenger bringing 10 billion offer
PTI chairman Imran Khan has challenged the ruling Sharif family to bring a defamation case against him in court and he’ll disclose the name of the person who brought their 10 billion offer to him. He said this while addressing a rally in Parade Ground Islamabad. Imran Khan was informed […]
PEMRA Bars Geo News from airing Ehsanullah Ehsan’s interview
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has barred Geo News from airing a recorded interview of Ehsanullah Ehsan, the ex spokesperson of the outlawed TTP and Jamat ul Ahrar. The interview was recorded by Saleem Safi for his Jirga program. PEMRA’s press release states that it is against the rules of […]
Why did Supreme Court treat Gillani and Nawaz Sharif differently?
It’s a tale of two legal cases, two Prime Ministers and two different crimes. One was a case of contempt of court while the other was of making illegal assets, eight offshore companies in offshore tax havens, dealings in millions of dollars in property transactions, dubious business deals, money laundering, […]
Qatari letter led Justice Khosa to disqualify Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
It was Qatari letter that played a key role in leading Justice Asif Saeed Khosa to call for disqualification of prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Justice Khosa believed that the letter from Qatari prince Mr. Al-Thani went against the stated position of the Prime Minister when it was juxtaposed with the […]
Panama Leaks Verdict: Supreme Court Orders JIT to Probe Prime Minister and Family
Supreme court larger bench has delivered verdict in the historic Panama Leaks case saying a Joint Investigating Team to be formed to probe matter further. “How was the money transferred to Qatar, needs to be investigated”, said the judgment. The judgment said DG FIA was unable to curb white color […]