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1. Canada – United States border: (8,893 km) Canada, the world’s second largest country in terms of geographic area, and the United States (fourth largest) share the longest international border between any two countries. Canada shares a land border only with the United States, while the United States shares a second land border with Mexico. 2. Russia – Kazakhstan border: …

On the day of 11th of August 2016, Pakistan lost its most precious gem from the world of cricket. The ‘Little Master’ Hanif Muhammad, the first great Pakistani batsman, who passed away on this date, will always be remembered for his monumental innings, both in terms of the number of runs he scored and the time he spent at the …

For feedback and suggestions, please write to us at:editorjwtmag@gmail.com; editor@jworldtimes.com THE UNEMPLOYMENT CURSE Unemployment exists in all parts of Pakistan and it really is a curse. Reportedly, the unemployment rate in the country has reached to 8.3 percent during the fiscal year 2015 and the number of unemployed people is growing in the country day by day which has put …

One of the world’s biggest sporting events, the 2016 Summer Olympics got underway on August 5 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Here are some interesting facts about the OLYMPICS. 1. Shakespeare was the first person to use the word “Olympian”. In Henry VI (1591), he writes: “Promise them such rewards / As victors wear at the Olympian games.” 2. The …

For feedback and suggestions, please write to us at: editorjwtmag@gmail.com; editor@jworldtimes.com Eye Cancer among Pakistani Children The number of children affected with eye cancer medically called retinoblastoma is rising. According to Child Aid Association (CAA), most children suffering from this eye cancer live in Sindh and Balochistan provinces. This cancer will affect these children and they will not be able …

Muhammad Ali, the heavyweight boxing champion whose brash yet playful public persona, innovative fighting style and outspoken political stances made him one of the most widely recognized and admired Americans in the world, died on June 3, 2016, at the age of 74. The cause of death was complications from Parkinson’s disease, which he suffered from for more than 30 …

For feedback and suggestions, please write to us at: editorjwtmag@gmail.com; editor@jworldtimes.com THE ABSENTEE PRIME MINISTER In the absence of PM Nawaz Sharif, the business of the state is being affected. He is responsible for making major decisions and holds the foreign ministry as well. The recent assault of Afghan troops on Pakistani territory and India’s efforts for NSG membership are …

A great educationist and an economist, Professor Manzoor Mirza who hailed from the well-known and historical town of Bhimber (Azad Jammu and Kashmir State), now settled in Lahore, has died at the age of 85.  He belonged to the Mughal race whose members of the ruling class in Delhi were post-1857 abortive freedom attempt from the British rule in India, …

1- Wake-up Call The first prize in the Open category was won by photographer Alex Ingle, who captured the moment of pure joy on a little boy’s face before he jumped onto his grandfather’s legs to wake him up. 2- Cuba Beach Two ladies take a swim in Havana in Alexandre Meneghini’s semi-submerged picture, taken on the second hottest day …

For feedback and suggestions, please write to us at: editorjwtmag@gmail.com; editor@jworldtimes.com SOME COMMENTS  ON JWT  MAY ISSUE I read some articles of Jahangir’s World Times May 2016 issue. After reading an article about Chhotu gang, it seemed like you were presenting Ghulam Rasool as Robin Hood, which he is not, and was never like him. In reality, he was a …