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Looking at the role, affectivity and penetration of the world media in manufacturing the public opinion, it is surprising to know that the bigwigs of Pakistan are terribly unconcerned with the ever-deteriorating industries of Pakistani cinema and Pakistani films. This article compares what a film can do with what a diplomat can do; and through this comparison, highlights the importance …

Two-Nation Theory is the basis of creation of Pakistan. It states that Muslims and Hindus are two separate nations by every definition; therefore Muslims should have a separate homeland It is human nature to show affection to the land where he is born, grows up and lives. He admires and follows the customs, values and principles of the life designated …

Palestine is tired and has given up. Iraq is still burning. Afghanistan has yet to breathe peace. Kashmir stands disillusioned. Lebanon is simmering. Libya has been tamed. Egypt and Syria are being chiseled anew. Pakistan is on ICU resuscitation. Iran is on notice. The Muslim world could not be more chaotic and more helpless. Surely these are critical times for …

These lines are an effort to understand if the CM’s habit of re-tweeting-Chomsky has any relevance with his actions or he merely uses the dissident voice of Chomsky to assert that he too is fashionable enough to meet the social demands of the elite, for appreciating Che or Chomsky or the likes of him (Manufacturing Dissent, Revolt Slogans, Overt Dictionary …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in a verdict issued in April, directed the provincial governments to announce the timetable for local bodies’ polls. Four years ago local governments had been unceremoniously closed down by the provincial administrations. Since then there has been a lack of grass-roots democracy for the Pakistanis, which ironically is being denied to them by the very …

(1564-1593) CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE was born in Canterbury to shoemaker John Marlowe and his wife Catherine. His date of birth is not known, but he was baptized on 26 February 1564, and is likely to have been born a few days before. Thus he was just two months older than his contemporary Shakespeare. Marlowe was a dramatist, poet and translator of …

During the blessed month of Ramadan, many Muslims slack off, showing up late at work (or not showing up at all), sleeping on the job, procrastinating, doing the least possible, and asking employers for shorter working days at the same wage rate. This type of behaviour is inconsistent with the very spirit of Ramadan. Islam does not advocate a special …

The person in this state is not different from a drug addict who has all possible excuses, manipulation and rationale to take drugs. Knowing that it will kill; the addict desires to dilute his life in drugs. Likewise, once becoming emotionally dependent on other, a person desires to dilute life in emotional dependency and avoids freedom. There may not be …

‘By means of their laptops, special children will be able to get the modern education of information technology and play a constructive role in the progress and prosperity of the country.’ (Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.) For the smooth and multi-dimensional progress of a country and society, it is necessary for all individuals to make their utmost contribution to this process, in …

Youth, the valuable asset of the country, is deprived of the privilege of education, training and employment when they are expected to lead the nation to prosperity. The young population of Pakistan is one of its most valuable assets. Youngsters play a key role in the development of a country, and their large proportion in a country’s population can ensure …