In many cases, outsiders looking in at the women in Islam perceive their role to be one associated with several negative connotations. These stereotypical stigmas force the women within the Islamic culture to be somewhat guarded because these social stigmas infringe on their culture and personality as an individual. One of the most common misconceptions is that women live under …

The ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, touted by both countries as a “game changer”, is an agreement that seems destined to put other regional partnerships — including the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) — in cold storage, triggering tensions and consequent militarization. Increasingly, it appears likely to lead to a new “great game” in the region. The goal? Domination …

Economic history of Central and South Asia is largely associated with the connectivity of trade and natural and human resources among the peoples of Central and South Asian countries. The silk rout and the Grand Trunk road (famously known as ‘GT Road’ in Pakistan and India) have been providing the major source of this connectivity. In the bipolar regime in …

For feedback and suggestions, please write to us at:editorjwtmag@gmail.com; editor@jworldtimes.com Education, Pitfalls and Remedies Education is the premise of progress; in every society, in every family. It helps in awakening political sensibility and in raising morality of the masses. But the poor state of education in Pakistan bears testimony to the fact that the country has failed to promote its …

 “You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You are not meant for crawling, so don’t. You have wings. Learn to use them and fly.”   (― Jalaluddin Rumi) “Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif made the most difference in the service of our country. He proved beyond a shadow of …

In an era rocked by terrorist attacks, a massive refugee crisis, and ongoing political upheavals, António Guterres has become the world’s top diplomat, Secretary General of the United Nations. Encouraged by more than 13 countries and discouraged by none, Mr Guterres is the first former head of government to become UN chief. Mr Guterres’s nomination initially caught the international community …

For feedback and suggestions, please write to us at: editorjwtmag@gmail.com; editor@jworldtimes.com <br> World Food Day The day of 16th October was celebrated as ‘World Food Day’ all over the world. This year, the celebration contained one meaningful message which we should follow if we want to reduce poverty and fight the menace of hunger. There are a number of factors …

 “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela Pakistan is often referred to as a country that is rich in natural resources but poor in their management. The nature has blessed the country with abounding reserves of these resources, ranging from abundant natural gas to copious oil deposits, from precious minerals …

by Hasan Mansoor Situated just a few minutes away from Karachi`s wholesale pharmaceuticals market is the old-city locality of Lyari. The people living there mostly come from humble backgrounds but pharmacy owners in the area notice a jarring trend: clients hesitate to buy cheaper medicines in favour of branded, expensive medicines with the same molecular formula. `I try my level …

PLIGHT OF HEALTH SECTOR Undoubtedly, health has always remained a neglected frontier in Pakistan. The conditions of hospitals in Pakistan and healthcare facilities are substandard. A recently-released report said that Pakistan’s ranking in the Mother Mortality Ratio (MMR) had slipped from 147th last year to 149th this year. The government hospitals lack experienced doctors, technicians and the paraphernalia required to …