Author Archives: Muzammil
27th February, 2013
Civil Servants’ Act: a plea
THE Sindh Assembly recently passed a Sindh Civil Servants’ (Amendment) Act 2013. I am worried about it. The selected blue-eyed boys of feudal lords will…
THE Sindh Assembly recently passed a Sindh Civil Servants’ (Amendment) Act 2013. I am worried about it. The selected blue-eyed boys of feudal lords will…
18th October, 2012
NEWS IN BRIEF
MONGORA, Oct 17: A woman, with the help her daughter and daughter-in-law strangled to death her husband Mir Afzal at Shalbanr Pir Kalli area of Kabal tehsil. Police said motive behind the killing was stated to be family dispute
MONGORA, Oct 17: A woman, with the help her daughter and daughter-in-law strangled to death her husband Mir Afzal at Shalbanr Pir Kalli area of Kabal tehsil. Police said motive behind the killing was stated to be family dispute
9th August, 2012
Court stops a Haqqani from having best of both worlds
ISLAMABAD, Aug 8: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday restrained the Pakistan Housing Authority (PHA) from awarding Rs431 million construction contract to National Construction Limited…
ISLAMABAD, Aug 8: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday restrained the Pakistan Housing Authority (PHA) from awarding Rs431 million construction contract to National Construction Limited…
26th July, 2012
Four arrested in Bangladesh over Saudi diplomat’s death
DHAKA, July 25: Police in Bangladesh said on Wednesday they had arrested four people over the mugging death of a Saudi diplomat in the capital…
DHAKA, July 25: Police in Bangladesh said on Wednesday they had arrested four people over the mugging death of a Saudi diplomat in the capital…
24th July, 2012
Dr Salam’s legacy
I AM distressed to learn that Dr Abdus Salam, who led to the discovery of the subatomic ‘God particle’, is not well-regarded in his homeland.
I AM distressed to learn that Dr Abdus Salam, who led to the discovery of the subatomic ‘God particle’, is not well-regarded in his homeland.
21st July, 2012
Two suspected robbers caught red-handed
RAWALPINDI, July 20: An ex-policeman and a retired Pakistan Air Force (PAF) technician were caught red-handed while allegedly looting a Pakistani expatriate’s house at Adiala…
RAWALPINDI, July 20: An ex-policeman and a retired Pakistan Air Force (PAF) technician were caught red-handed while allegedly looting a Pakistani expatriate’s house at Adiala…
16th July, 2012
Substandard items
SUBSTANDARD copies of original products are being sold in Tharparkar like biscuits, juices, chocolates, cold drinks, etc. It is a serious health concern for the…
SUBSTANDARD copies of original products are being sold in Tharparkar like biscuits, juices, chocolates, cold drinks, etc. It is a serious health concern for the…
3rd July, 2012
Golden jubilee of KU dept
KARACHI, July 2: The department of biochemistry of the University of Karachi is celebrating 50 years of its formation and organised an international conference between July 9 and 11, says a press release.
KARACHI, July 2: The department of biochemistry of the University of Karachi is celebrating 50 years of its formation and organised an international conference between July 9 and 11, says a press release.
3rd July, 2012
Notices issued on plea against sale of firecrackers
KARACHI, July 2: The Sindh High Court on Monday issued notices to the law secretary, additional chief secretary (home), provincial police chief and others in a petition seeking a ban on the manufacture and
KARACHI, July 2: The Sindh High Court on Monday issued notices to the law secretary, additional chief secretary (home), provincial police chief and others in a petition seeking a ban on the manufacture and
17th June, 2012
National drama
BRANDISHING a copy of the Quran, business tycoon Malik Riaz makes serious allegations about the chief justice in press conferences and television talk shows. Lawyers opine in front of cameras at length
BRANDISHING a copy of the Quran, business tycoon Malik Riaz makes serious allegations about the chief justice in press conferences and television talk shows. Lawyers opine in front of cameras at length
24th September, 2011
Myths and mysteries: The Starchild skull
Our unusual story began 80 years ago with the innocent curiosity of a teenage girl on a visit to Copper Canyon, 100 miles south of…
Our unusual story began 80 years ago with the innocent curiosity of a teenage girl on a visit to Copper Canyon, 100 miles south of…
24th September, 2011
Quotes
Eliminate physical clutter. More importantly, eliminate spiritual clutter. — Terri Guillemets I like to walk about among the beautiful things that adorn the world; but…
Eliminate physical clutter. More importantly, eliminate spiritual clutter. — Terri Guillemets I like to walk about among the beautiful things that adorn the world; but…
24th September, 2011
Wildlife: Mosquito menace
When considering wildlife, it is easy to exclude the flying insects which are part and parcel of our daily lives but there is one such…
When considering wildlife, it is easy to exclude the flying insects which are part and parcel of our daily lives but there is one such…
24th September, 2011
Mailbox
I adore YW I am an old reader of Young World and I believe that it is one of the best magazines for kids. Every…
I adore YW I am an old reader of Young World and I believe that it is one of the best magazines for kids. Every…
24th September, 2011
Word search
Hello friends! The name of 12 kinds of flowers are hidden in this word block, can you spot them? The names
are arranged in horizontal,…
Hello friends! The name of 12 kinds of flowers are hidden in this word block, can you spot them? The names
are arranged in horizontal,…
24th September, 2011
Get smart: Simplify your life
you often feel quite irritated when you cannot find your shoe, pen or notebook, because you left it somewhere and can’t remember where. This happens…
you often feel quite irritated when you cannot find your shoe, pen or notebook, because you left it somewhere and can’t remember where. This happens…
24th September, 2011
Spelling Bee: Getting ready for the Bee: This is the first in a series of six articles to help you prepare for The Dawn Spelling Bee 2011.
Words are fascinating elements which, when put together, form sentences which can convey information, serve as promises, build or break relationships and form potent prayers…
Words are fascinating elements which, when put together, form sentences which can convey information, serve as promises, build or break relationships and form potent prayers…
24th September, 2011
Health: Deciphering dengue
These days you must be hearing and reading a lot about dengue fever cases in different parts of the country. Images of people being admitted…
These days you must be hearing and reading a lot about dengue fever cases in different parts of the country. Images of people being admitted…
24th September, 2011
Answers to your mosquito questions
• Mosquitoes were around in the Jurassic era when dinosaurs ran free and they are still just as strong today. • Scientists believe that mosquitoes…
• Mosquitoes were around in the Jurassic era when dinosaurs ran free and they are still just as strong today. • Scientists believe that mosquitoes…
24th September, 2011
Time check: Tipu Sultan The Tiger of Mysore
Hyder Ali was the founder of Mysore state and he ruled there from 1761 to 1782. He fought twice against the East India Company and…
Hyder Ali was the founder of Mysore state and he ruled there from 1761 to 1782. He fought twice against the East India Company and…
