Author Archives: Sa’adia Reza
3 days ago
In black and white
Many believe that Pakistan’s publishing industry is in the death throes but Sa’adia Reza discovers that the case may not be desperate. In the 1990s,…
Many believe that Pakistan’s publishing industry is in the death throes but Sa’adia Reza discovers that the case may not be desperate. In the 1990s,…
3 days ago
Copyrights and wrongs
Imitation is not always the sincerest form of flattery, and when it comes to books, it’s never the case. Piracy is an issue Pakistani publishing…
Imitation is not always the sincerest form of flattery, and when it comes to books, it’s never the case. Piracy is an issue Pakistani publishing…
28th April, 2013
In letter, not spirit
The labour force has often remained at the periphery of legal attention, discusses Sa’adia Reza. Legally speaking, Pakistan’s Constitution offers a range of provisions with…
The labour force has often remained at the periphery of legal attention, discusses Sa’adia Reza. Legally speaking, Pakistan’s Constitution offers a range of provisions with…
8th April, 2013
Need to devolve tax collection
SINCE devolution of fiscal, administrative and legislative powers, the provincial governments have a freer hand in deciding matters of economy, expenses and allocating development funds according to their own
SINCE devolution of fiscal, administrative and legislative powers, the provincial governments have a freer hand in deciding matters of economy, expenses and allocating development funds according to their own
17th March, 2013
Les miserables
Families of jailed fishermen share their misery with Sa’adia Reza.
Families of jailed fishermen share their misery with Sa’adia Reza.
10th February, 2013
Battling the budget
A recent report by the Planning Commission of Pakistan shows that the annual average cost for bare human survival has shot up from Rs785 to Rs1805 in the past six years, which — according to the UNDP national report for 2012 — is the prime concern for citizens.
A recent report by the Planning Commission of Pakistan shows that the annual average cost for bare human survival has shot up from Rs785 to Rs1805 in the past six years, which — according to the UNDP national report for 2012 — is the prime concern for citizens.
6th January, 2013
Treasure trove
When the Titanic sank, little did the world know that even almost a century later, its antiques would be auctioned to fetch thousands of dollars.…
When the Titanic sank, little did the world know that even almost a century later, its antiques would be auctioned to fetch thousands of dollars.…
25th November, 2012
Steeped in tradition
Sa'adia Reza describes the intricate design of a tazia.
Sa'adia Reza describes the intricate design of a tazia.
18th November, 2012
On the move
Sa’adia Reza explores the rising trend of short-term kidnapping.
Sa’adia Reza explores the rising trend of short-term kidnapping.
26th September, 2012
Suparco set to get global navigation satellite system
KARACHI, Sept 25: Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) is in the process of acquiring the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) in collaboration with China, which will give a boost to its satellite communication technology.
KARACHI, Sept 25: Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) is in the process of acquiring the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) in collaboration with China, which will give a boost to its satellite communication technology.
5th July, 2012
Jataka tales translation narrated
Mr Hussain lamented that Jataka tales had been sorely neglected in Urdu literature, and that society was more influenced by the West.
Mr Hussain lamented that Jataka tales had been sorely neglected in Urdu literature, and that society was more influenced by the West.
23rd June, 2012
Citizens urged to make use of information law
KARACHI, June 22: Every citizen should exercise their right to information with regards to public institutions and contribute towards implementing the Freedom of Information (FOI) Ordinance in order to bring about good governance in Pakistan.
KARACHI, June 22: Every citizen should exercise their right to information with regards to public institutions and contribute towards implementing the Freedom of Information (FOI) Ordinance in order to bring about good governance in Pakistan.
2nd June, 2012
Significance of biophysics in modern life sciences discussed
KARACHI, June 1: Biophysics is among the most active and rapidly growing areas of the 21st century and it can help solve current and future health problems if applied with other disciplines, said Prof Paul
KARACHI, June 1: Biophysics is among the most active and rapidly growing areas of the 21st century and it can help solve current and future health problems if applied with other disciplines, said Prof Paul
27th April, 2012
The cave launched
“The genesis of what eventually became The cave occurred when I was sitting in a coffeehouse nine years ago.”
“The genesis of what eventually became The cave occurred when I was sitting in a coffeehouse nine years ago.”
25th April, 2012
Climate change: Call to establish flood risk zone
"We need a surface management plan for Karachi, and should evaluate and improve the design of drainage system.”
"We need a surface management plan for Karachi, and should evaluate and improve the design of drainage system.”
7th January, 2012
Revolutionary thoughts of Shah Inayat discussed
KARACHI, Jan 6: Paying tribute to Sufi Shah Inayat, scholars from various fields on Friday discussed his contribution to Sindh both in terms of interfaith harmony and politics and said his revolutionary thoughts
KARACHI, Jan 6: Paying tribute to Sufi Shah Inayat, scholars from various fields on Friday discussed his contribution to Sindh both in terms of interfaith harmony and politics and said his revolutionary thoughts
1st January, 2012
Progressive movement`s role in today`s world discussed
KARACHI, Dec 31: Intellectuals from various walks of life congregated at the Jinnah Medical and Dental College on Saturday to celebrate the platinum jubilee of the Progressive Writers Movement and to discuss its
KARACHI, Dec 31: Intellectuals from various walks of life congregated at the Jinnah Medical and Dental College on Saturday to celebrate the platinum jubilee of the Progressive Writers Movement and to discuss its
31st December, 2011
Call to change approach towards Karo-kari
KARACHI, Dec 30: Legal experts at a seminar on Friday called for change in the approach towards Karo-kari (honour killings) — from the registration of an FIR till the time when an accused is awarded
KARACHI, Dec 30: Legal experts at a seminar on Friday called for change in the approach towards Karo-kari (honour killings) — from the registration of an FIR till the time when an accused is awarded
30th December, 2011
Need to study 1971 war from human angle stressed
KARACHI, Dec 29: A book titled ‘Women, war and the making of Bangladesh — remembering 1971’ by Yasmin Saikia was launched at a local hotel on Thursday evening
KARACHI, Dec 29: A book titled ‘Women, war and the making of Bangladesh — remembering 1971’ by Yasmin Saikia was launched at a local hotel on Thursday evening
29th December, 2011
‘Misunderstood’ Mughal princes discussed
KARACHI, Dec 28: Lives of two Mughal princes, whose character sketches have been distorted by historians, their relations, religious views and a bitter struggle over political control of the culturally
KARACHI, Dec 28: Lives of two Mughal princes, whose character sketches have been distorted by historians, their relations, religious views and a bitter struggle over political control of the culturally
