Saturday, May, 25, 2013
TODAY'S PAPER
Ombudsmen and their utility
ACCORDING to reports (Nov 19), the post of Federal Ombudsman has been lying vacant for the last two years despite…
US scholarships: some problems
EVERY year the US Educational Foundation in Pakistan announces scholarship for the Global Undergraduate Exchange…
Casting votes: some suggestions
I WONDER why the authorities don’t have time to find a simple way of voting. All stakeholders agree that democracy…
These ‘prestigious’ awards
AMONG the top stories on Dec 3, one was about PIA’s VIP flight, carrying the Chief Justice, legislators and other…
Public scrutiny of political players
ANY individual who chooses to enter politics, especially those who head political parties, should be open to public scrutiny and…
Overseas employment & transparency
A FEW weeks ago the Overseas Employment Corporation advertised posts for doctors (residents, specialists and consultants in various specialities of…
Utilising Thar coal for power
THE vested interests, in particular those associated with the oil industry, would go to any extent to foil any ventures…
Cricket: good selection
THE Pakistan cricket team for India tour has been announced and the selectors made the selection on merit. Pakistan team’s…
Pension: government order
THIS is apropos of the letters entitled ‘Court judgment of pension’ and ‘Why the discrimination’ ( Nov 4 and Dec…
