Friday, May, 24, 2013
TODAY'S PAPER
Terrorism: state and institutions
PAKISTAN has been trying to focus its aim on the war against terrorism and extremism through its repeated efforts in…
Urdu conference: some suggestions
I HAVE attended all the previous four International Urdu Conferences organised by the Karachi Arts…
Voters’ list: utilising Nadra
WE all are hearing a lot in the media about voters’ lists. I am amazed why political parties and other…
CNG for buses, rickshaws
THE government should bar public buses, mini-buses, rickshaws and taxis from using CNG for the reasons mentioned below:
Most of…
Media: need for code of ethics
IT was shocking to watch a programme on a private TV channel titled ‘Baat se baat’. A young girl, who…
Extra curricular activities as formality
CO-CURRICULAR activities like debates, essay writing and painting are essential for exploring and developing talent of students. Such competitions should…
Perks for army generals
I QUOTE from a report which appeared recently in The Washington Post.
“The Pentagon announced Friday that it will examine…
Of good roads
Of late I have been travelling across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mostly by road. These roads are a joy to…
Police misbehaviour
THIS is apropos of Guldar Ali Khan’s letter ‘Police misbehaviour’ (Nov 20) in which he has described his personal trauma.…
Creating space for minorities
THIS is apropos of the news ‘Hindu temple: demand for judicial probe into demolition’ (Dec 7).
It is agonising to…
