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Dark Knight shooter called himself ‘The Joker’
At least 14 people were killed and about 50 injured as a gas mask-wearing gunman opened fire early Friday at a suburban Denver movie...
LCCI members booked for protesting on The Mall
Race Course police has registered a case against 35 members of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry including the president LCCI for violating the...
The Mohajir conundrum
Karachi is often referred to as the ‘mini Pakistan’ and a battle is raging over its political control between the Mohajirs and the other...
The rot from the top
There is a complete breakdown of law and order in Karachi and interior Sindh, where neither lives, property, nor honour of women is secure,...
The meter reader mafia
I want to draw your attention towards the un-ethical practices adopted by Wapda meter readers in many parts of the country. They punish the...
On the death penalty
Since 2003, October 10th is celebrated as the World Day against death penalty around the world. More than two-thirds of the countries in the...
Peace on the sugar front
The price-hike is the revenge of democracy. Ever since the democracy captured us, the sugar sellers are increasing the prices at will while the...
Preparing for the next monsoon
Every year in Karachi, the monsoon rain seems to be more of a menace than a blessing. People welcome it with open arms but...
The boss is always right for the Lahore DCO
Showing loyalty to the Punjab chief minister but making a mockery of law, Lahore District Coordination Officer (DCO) and Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Chairman...
Commemorating the visionary Steve Jobs
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who died Wednesday at age 56, left an indelible mark on the world with his uncanny ability to marry hard-core...
The misery of railway passengers
Most of the passengers are seen sitting on the cemented floor of the platform as the few benches that are there, are already occupied....
The crusader from Wah
I’ve spent the past two weeks trolling around and about Islamabad, publicly declaring my dislike for the city. Just when I was about to...
The unsavoury grocery trip
I remember my mother used to say, “Eat a good meal first and then go to the grocery store”. I learnt the sagacity of...
The plight of flood-affected children
Protection of children under common conditions is already a big ask in our society. However, child protection in emergencies is much more difficult and...
The exchange rate examined
Amidst the revelation of the true face of the global crisis, soaring apprehensions on the ground are rooted in finding out what one’s deemed...
‘The hug and the snub’
Israeli newspapers were unanimous on Thursday in characterising US President Barack Obama’s UN speech as hugely supportive of Israel, but some argued it was...
The end of the Sabri brothers
A marked era of Qawwali singing was pushed towards the end with the demise of legendary Qawwali singer Maqbool Ahmed Sabri who passed away...
