September 2012

After the overt Nuclearisation of South Asian arch rivals; India and Pakistan, engagement of armed forces of both countries in conventional method of warfare is no more a viable option as any outbreak of war would have potential of crossing the nuclear threshold. This phenomenon is not compatible with India’s regional and global hegemonic designs, the ambitions which are part …

Energy consumption in offices and workplaces needs to be addressed on a large scale as lot of energy is consumed and wasted here. The use of excess energy contributes to the problems associated with dwindling fossil fuel reserves. Also, wasting energy reduces profitability. The government support programmes in some countries on energy efficiency and management as well as carbon management …

September 1, 1939 – At 5.30 a.m., Hitler’s armies invaded Poland starting World War II in Europe. September 1, 1969 – Military officers overthrew the Libyan government. The Libyan Arab Republic was then proclaimed under Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. September 1, 1983 – Korean Airlines Flight 007 was shot down by a Russian fighter jet while on route from New York …

Going digital without precautions exposes Pakistani journalists to unimaginable risks Who says journalists land into trouble when they transgress certain ideological or geographical boundaries? That’s not always the case. Today, it’s not necessary for them to travel to lawless zones to risk their security. They are equally vulnerable to dangers even within the confines of their homes if they care …

Corporate farming is a fairly broad term that deals with the general practices and effects of a small number of large, global corporations that dominate the food industry. It simply encompasses all activities from production to retail consumption. Corporate Agriculture Farming (CAF) is a fairly broad term that deals with the general practices and effects of a small number of …

WATCHING the London Olympics 2012, hailed as a singular success, was an exhilarating experience, and for Pakistanis, who waited in vain for an opportunity to raise a shout for one of them, the spectacle offered much food for thought. First, a few words about the 9bn extravaganza. The US regained the world’s No 1 spot that China had snatched from …

Dengue fever is not a new disease. For the last several decades, dengue virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, has remained a nuisance and a source of serious medical problems in many countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than two billion people across the world become victims of dengue and 1.8 billion (almost 70%) of them live …

Mycobacterium tuberculosis most commonly affects the lungs but it can affect almost any tissue of body like spine, kidneys, brain and intestines; irrespective of gender. It is the leading cause of death worldwide from a bacterial infectious disease. The disease affects 1.8 billion people per year, which is equal to one-third of the entire world’s population. WHO states that in …

It is about ninety years from now when the legendary Anarkali, was inked and published for the first time. That is, it was in 1922. The very time that fades all colors but hatches coal to become sapphire. Anarkali, since its dawn at the paper, has been one of the major concerns of the critics. This legendary piece of literature …

National Affairs 11-07-2012    Dawn FBR gets new chairman: Mr Ali Arshad Hakeem, former chairman of NADRA, has been appointed the new chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue. 12-07-2012    The News ICA issues stay order on Kishanganga Dam: The International Court of Arbitration has issued a stay order on the construction of Kishanganga Dam on the Neelum River at Gurez. …