The Nigerian professor and author, Chinua Achebe has several collections in his bag cribbing the African society and is also regarded as “dominant figure in the modern African literature”. His novel “Things Fall Apart” has been recorded as the most-widely read novel across the world which portrays a gigantic and close look at the ancient African society. As per me, …

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a flagship project of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s dream Belt & Road Initiative (BRI), commonly known as a source of economic development for social development and prosperity. The collective value of projects under the auspicious of CPEC is more than US$ 62 Million. The initiative intends to further improve the Pakistan’s economy by enhancing …

There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen” – Vladimir Ilyich Lenin In an interview with the Indian news outlet, Mullah Yaqoob, the defense minister of the Afghan interim government, left many startled when the minister nodded yes to the possibility of sending Afghan soldiers to India for training. The announcement was particularly frowned upon …

Amendment to the constitution by referendum is a basic practice of direct democracy. This process ensures public participation in decision making important to both the state and citizens. Well before referendum on June 05, 2022, President of Kazakhstan, Mr. Kasim Tokayev stated in his address to the People’s Assembly of Kazakhstan, “We are moving to a new model of the …

The United States has tasted the bitter fruit of hyperinflation, which has stayed above 6 percent since the beginning of this year. While attributable to the sharp rise in global energy, food and commodity prices caused by the Ukraine crisis, the hyperinflation is essentially a result of the unreasonable and irresponsible policies of the United States itself, such as massive …

Death news of Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain stunned everybody around the country. Everybody in profound despondency for his unexpected passing. Yet, as I would like to not think anything occurs in an unexpected. There would be many purposes for that ‘one abrupt occurrence’. One of the primary driver of his passing which a large portion of individuals believe is sadness …

The World Ocean Day is organized by the UN every year on 8th June since 2008 to promote global awareness of the benefits that the world can derive from the oceans. Every year on this day, science centers and research institutions, NGOs, communities and governments all around the world used to mobilize millions of people to raise awareness on how …

Trees provide us with oxygen and a soothing environment. Therefore, given the fact that we’re increasingly losing green belts to urbanization, and global warming, saving trees should be the world’s top priority. Thankfully, the Pakistan Navy has decided to pay heed to environmentalist’s warnings and being acquainted of its responsibilities Pakistan Navy has undertaken various plantation campaigns including pine and …

The U.S. has been trumpeting that its “Indo-Pacific Economic Framework” (IPEF) will bring prosperity to the region. But its sole purpose is to advance the “Indo-Pacific Strategy” and key interests of the U.S. instead of driving post-pandemic recovery, development and prosperity of the region. Asian countries need to brace themselves for the negative impact brought on by the framework which …

The Tokyo Electric Power Company, according to Japanese media reports, started seabed excavations on May 5 to build a drainage outlet for the nuclear-contaminated water to flow from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to the Pacific Ocean. The seabed operation is expected to be completed in early July, meaning Japan has taken a substantive step toward discharging the radioactive …

In 2011, the “3/11” earthquake in Japan caused the meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant reactor core, unleashing enormous amounts of radioactive material. The operator of the plant, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), decided to pour in seawater to cool the reactor and contain the leakage. And because the used seawater became highly contaminated with radioactive material, TEPCO …

In a country, of course, every individual has a special significance. However, the importance and responsibility of the young generation is much greater. It is an undeniable fact that if young people are at the forefront of any movement, revolution or renaissance, then no one can stop history from changing. That is why when Muslims started lining up in India …

Collaborative indigenous local governance is essential for achieving sustainable development goals, especially in poor and vulnerable communities. It not only improves access to essential services, but also provides an effective platform for the poor, workers, and women to engage in decision-making and development processes that benefit them. Local governance in Pakistan has an unrestrained past. It has received vast authority …

As a sequel to country’s efforts in bolstering maritime defence, Karachi Shipyards and Engineering Works (KS&EW) launched the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) third Babur-class (MILGEM) multi-mission corvette PNS Badr on 20 May 2022. It is the outcome of a deal signed between Pakistan Navy and Turkish firm ASFAT for the procurement and joint manufacturing of Milgem-Class corvettes in year 2018. According …