Author Archives: Sumaira Jajja
15th May, 2013
YouTube ban: Google to appear before Lahore High Court
Legal representatives of Google Inc. are expected to appear before the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday over YouTube case.
Legal representatives of Google Inc. are expected to appear before the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday over YouTube case.
11th May, 2013
Adding the ad flavour
AWAY from Punjab where the election campaign had a more traditional look, it was media that provided the flavour this time round. If nothing else, the adver-tisement campaigns did provide the masses the much
AWAY from Punjab where the election campaign had a more traditional look, it was media that provided the flavour this time round. If nothing else, the adver-tisement campaigns did provide the masses the much
28th April, 2013
Educationist: ‘Either go for revolution or evolution’
“Education is never wasted and for Pakistan to prosper, education must be the topmost priority of the government,” says Dr Shaukat A. Brah.
“Education is never wasted and for Pakistan to prosper, education must be the topmost priority of the government,” says Dr Shaukat A. Brah.
14th April, 2013
Grand hopes and false promises
KARACHI: At least in theory, manifestos sum up the roadmap for a better future. Gone are the days of small, drab black-and-white booklets containing loads and loads of grey text.
KARACHI: At least in theory, manifestos sum up the roadmap for a better future. Gone are the days of small, drab black-and-white booklets containing loads and loads of grey text.
24th March, 2013
Flashback: A rare experience
“‘Tumhari ammi bula rahe hain, zara jaldi se jao!’ To this day, these words bring a smile to my face but back then I was terribly mortified when one of my classmates came and said this to me,” reminisces Dr Tipu Sultan.
“‘Tumhari ammi bula rahe hain, zara jaldi se jao!’ To this day, these words bring a smile to my face but back then I was terribly mortified when one of my classmates came and said this to me,” reminisces Dr Tipu Sultan.
4th March, 2013
Amar Sindhu’s poetry collection launched
KARACHI, March 3: The book launch of writer and activist Amar Sindhu’s first poetry collection ‘Ojagiyan Ankhein ja Sapna’ (Jagtee Ankhoo Ke Sapnay) was held at the Karachi Arts Council on Sunday evening.
KARACHI, March 3: The book launch of writer and activist Amar Sindhu’s first poetry collection ‘Ojagiyan Ankhein ja Sapna’ (Jagtee Ankhoo Ke Sapnay) was held at the Karachi Arts Council on Sunday evening.
18th February, 2013
Labyrinth of reflections opens at Mohatta Palace
‘Labyrinth of reflections’ showcases Rana’s works from the past two decades and his growth as a painter.
‘Labyrinth of reflections’ showcases Rana’s works from the past two decades and his growth as a painter.
31st December, 2012
Archiving Mumbai — one fable at a time
KARACHI, Dec 30: “I am walking, talking Bombay... I loved that city then and I love it today.” So said Manto about the city where he came in 1936 and found fame and yet was forced to leave after communal riots threatened life and sanity alike, as told in Gyan Prakash’s book ‘Mumbai fables’.
KARACHI, Dec 30: “I am walking, talking Bombay... I loved that city then and I love it today.” So said Manto about the city where he came in 1936 and found fame and yet was forced to leave after communal riots threatened life and sanity alike, as told in Gyan Prakash’s book ‘Mumbai fables’.
2nd December, 2012
Politicians for pro-people approach
There is reason to question if politicians themselves understand the impact of a monetary policy.
There is reason to question if politicians themselves understand the impact of a monetary policy.
24th November, 2012
‘Journalists must unmask attackers to curb violence against them’
KARACHI, Nov 23: “Before we ask for ending impunity for those who attack journalists, we must unmask those who attack us,” said Wusatullah Khan, a senior journalist, while sharing his thoughts on the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Violence against Journalists’ on Friday.
KARACHI, Nov 23: “Before we ask for ending impunity for those who attack journalists, we must unmask those who attack us,” said Wusatullah Khan, a senior journalist, while sharing his thoughts on the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Violence against Journalists’ on Friday.
7th October, 2012
Expo Pakistan draws mixed response
KARACHI, Oct 6: In such difficult times, pulling off a trade show on a massive scale is no mean feat, a Chinese delegate at the 7th Expo Pakistan commented while talking to Dawn on Saturday.
KARACHI, Oct 6: In such difficult times, pulling off a trade show on a massive scale is no mean feat, a Chinese delegate at the 7th Expo Pakistan commented while talking to Dawn on Saturday.
15th September, 2012
Misrepresentation of women in reporting discussed
Do the latest exploits of Veena Malik and Mathira and designer bags of Khar justify as newsworthy items to be given time and space in the Pakistani media?
Do the latest exploits of Veena Malik and Mathira and designer bags of Khar justify as newsworthy items to be given time and space in the Pakistani media?
20th August, 2012
Experts slam victimisation of mentally challenged girl
KARACHI: As the news of the Christian girl Rifta and her ordeal continues to make headlines, what comes to the fore is a sick picture…
KARACHI: As the news of the Christian girl Rifta and her ordeal continues to make headlines, what comes to the fore is a sick picture…
7th July, 2012
‘Clergy-feudal nexus hampering peace in S. Asia’
KARACHI, July 6: The nexus between the clergy and feudal is hampering the growth of peace and harmony in South Asia, said Prof Ram Puniyani, a visiting scholar from India, on Friday
KARACHI, July 6: The nexus between the clergy and feudal is hampering the growth of peace and harmony in South Asia, said Prof Ram Puniyani, a visiting scholar from India, on Friday
1st July, 2012
Call for inclusion of rural voices in national narrative
KARACHI, June 30: While freedom of speech is important not only for journalists but also for writers and artists, voices from rural areas need equal space in our national narrative, said panellists at the ‘Sindh Writers/Artists Convention’ held on Saturday.
KARACHI, June 30: While freedom of speech is important not only for journalists but also for writers and artists, voices from rural areas need equal space in our national narrative, said panellists at the ‘Sindh Writers/Artists Convention’ held on Saturday.
20th May, 2012
In the fight against a conquerable disease
The entrance of the Government Saidu Sharif Hospital greets the visitors with the stench of human waste mixing with hospital disinfectants. Down the corridor towards the children’s ward, one can see trash piled up
The entrance of the Government Saidu Sharif Hospital greets the visitors with the stench of human waste mixing with hospital disinfectants. Down the corridor towards the children’s ward, one can see trash piled up
14th May, 2012
‘Young generation unaware of Mohani’s services’
KARACHI, May 13: Paying tribute to subcontinent’s great romanticist Hasrat Mohani on his 61st death anniversary on Sunday, people from political and literary backgrounds speaking at a conference
KARACHI, May 13: Paying tribute to subcontinent’s great romanticist Hasrat Mohani on his 61st death anniversary on Sunday, people from political and literary backgrounds speaking at a conference
17th April, 2012
Expatriates, adoptions and a change in the offing
“Amna and Aneesa have brightened up our world, and we feel privileged to be able to provide for their needs.”
“Amna and Aneesa have brightened up our world, and we feel privileged to be able to provide for their needs.”
16th April, 2012
Tribute paid to author
KARACHI, April 15: A literary evening celebrating the life and times of Dr Manzar Kazmi with specific reference to his book Mir Anis Kay Kalaam Mein Rishtedaariyan was held at the DHA Central Library on Sunday.
KARACHI, April 15: A literary evening celebrating the life and times of Dr Manzar Kazmi with specific reference to his book Mir Anis Kay Kalaam Mein Rishtedaariyan was held at the DHA Central Library on Sunday.
2nd April, 2012
‘Empathetic listening, awareness can reduce mental illnesses’
KARACHI, April 1: For Pakistanis, it is still a long way to go before the stigma associated with mental illnesses is done away with and it is imperative on the part of medical practitioners and communities that awareness is
KARACHI, April 1: For Pakistanis, it is still a long way to go before the stigma associated with mental illnesses is done away with and it is imperative on the part of medical practitioners and communities that awareness is
