2020

Paul Coelho’s ‘The Alchemist’ Saba Sibghat The Alchemist is the book which got digested into my mind and soul, and became the part and parcel, Alpha and Omega of my life. It is a feast to my reason and fantasy. Its spontaneity and profundity helped me towards self-realization and self-actualization. This magical and voraciously-read international bestseller has had a life-enchanting …

Muhammad Atif Sheikh Persecution of Minorities in India-II The Myth of Secular India Busted Although laws are meant to thwart forced conversions, laws of religious freedom in India are generally known as “anti-conversion laws”. And, the ruling BJP is making all-out efforts to enforce such laws throughout the country. UK government’s Independent Advisory Group on Country Information (IAGCI) in its …

10 Most Heavily- guarded Places  Hira Batool Ever wondered why some of the most secure locations on Earth are also some of the most mysterious places on Earth? Whether they’re supposedly concealing the existence of aliens at Area 51, protecting the President at the White House or setting up a fail-safe in case of a global catastrophe at the Svalbard …

WORLD WATER DAY 2020 Water is the Oil of the Future  Due to its scarcity as well as huge importance, water is considered the “oil of the future” because every human being needs food to get energy for survival. In this context, along with soil and sunshine, water is a basic ingredient of agriculture. If we don’t have water, we …

National & International MCQs (Jan-Feb 2020)

World in Focus ( JAN-Feb’20) International

World in Focus ( JAN-Feb’20) National 

Social Media and International Relations According to IR theorist and author, David Bollier “The internet and other information technologies are no longer a peripheral force in the conduct of world affairs but a powerful engine for change.” Over the last decade, we have seen social media help create radical change and shift countries towards equality and democracy, such as the …

In Conversation with BILAL ZUBAIR 3rd in Punjab, PMS 2019-20 Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Bilal Zubair (BZ): I did my matriculation from The City School. Then, I completed intermediate studies from Punjab College of Science on full scholarship. After that, I did BSc engineering from UET, Lahore. JWT: How significant …