The boy who cried wolf

The announcement for the annulment of assemblies on March 16th was a wakeup call for political parties all across Pakistan. The clock is ticking and the time to make changes,stir up electoral issues and leave a lasting impression on voters in now here. It is thus quite remarkable how projects like the Metro . . . →Read More:The boy who cried wolf

What Should We Do?

I am a Pakistani — born here,educated here and after working all over the world living here in Pakistan. I pay taxes — on all my income and my assets. In my home there is no gas,power only for three or four hours out of twenty four and the water supply is frequently disrupted. The . . . →Read More:What Should We Do?

Spoilt rotten:Sayeen tau Sayeen,Sayeen ki beti bhe Sayeen

Sayeen tau Sayeen,Sayeen ki beti bhe Sayeen

After 64 years of independence,the majority of Pakistanis are still living under the weight of oppression and inequality. A traffic violation,robbery or even a murder case is hardly different in the eyes of the law. In Pakistan,the discerning factor is the status of the plaintiff or the defense,not the severity of the . . . →Read More:Spoilt rotten:Sayeen tau Sayeen,Sayeen ki beti bhe Sayeen

9 PML-N activists booked for causing damage in protests last Friday

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is unhappy that cases have been lodged against its activists who protested against the anti-Islam film on Friday,when mobs ransacked banks and cinemas in downtown Karachi.

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President Zardari urges for targeted action to resolve Karachi’s lawlessness

KARACHI:President Asif Ali Zardari ordered indiscriminate targeted action against criminals on Monday and said that the menace of lawlessness and target killings in Karachi could be eradicated only if the PPP,MQM and ANP joined hands.

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On being a Substandard people

The recent tragedy in Lahore,where several dozen people died and many more critically ill due to substandard medicines,highlights an ugly problem often discussed. The tragic loss of life,due to counterfeit or substandard medicines needs to be highlighted and immediately addressed. The problem is neither new,nor limited to Lahore. There was a recent . . . →Read More:On being a Substandard people

Operation in Karachi effective:Rehman Malik

Operations without discrimination is helping improve law and order situation in Karachi,said Federal Interior Minister,Rehman Malik on Tuesday. He reiterated that no one would be allowed to disrupt peace in the trade city.

Talking to mediapersons during his visit to National Press Club (NPC),Malik said law enforcement agencies had apprehended 48 target . . . →Read More:Operation in Karachi effective:Rehman Malik

Making Streets Safe For Pakistani Children

Nadeem knows first hand the misery of life on the streets. Sexually assaulted as a child,he became a pimp of young boys —the only way he knew how to survive as a member of Pakistan’s underclass.

He says he was 12 years old when he was attacked. Since then,he has . . . →Read More:Making Streets Safe For Pakistani Children

Crackdown:Gang of criminals busted

The city police raided a hideout of criminals involved in car snatching and armed robberies and arrested six members of the gang while recovering arms and ammunition and fake registration copies of vehicles from the Tumair area.

On a tip off,The Nilore police raided a house in Tumair and the criminals inside opened . . . →Read More:Crackdown:Gang of criminals busted

Street Crimes connection with Socio-Economic conditions in Pakistan

Where 10/- Rupees is motive to kill someone,how easy would it be for criminals to find the shadow of political party’s umbrella. Where political forces use criminal activities to show how strong they are,and in return political rivals try to show larger strengths. Similarly poor economic conditions have left Pakistanis to opt for . . . →Read More:Street Crimes connection with Socio-Economic conditions in Pakistan