World in Focus (AUG-SEP 2021) National & International With MCQs Aug. 16: Dr Khawar Jameel, a son of Dr Jameel Jalibi – the shining star of Urdu literature – established “Dr Jameel Jalibi Research Library” in memory of his father. Aug. 16: The government promoted Air Commodore Muhammad Ikramul Haq …
Tag Archives: Article
October, 2021
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15 October
Understanding Ecocide
Understanding Ecocide The word ‘ecocide’ originates from the Greek word oikos which means home, and the Latin word caedere which means an act of killing or demolishing. Hence, the term ‘ecocide’ simply stands for ‘killing our home’. Independent Expert Panel’s recent definition of ecocide stands as “unlawful or wanton acts …
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15 October
The Royal Prerogative in The United Kingdom
The Royal Prerogative in The United Kingdom On the logic of A.V. Dicey and Sir William Blackstone, these prerogatives are residuary and discretionary Crown powers. This makes them exhaustive and limited unlike statutes which are ever-proliferating. New claims of executive powers are capped. Their long judicial recognition is necessary for …
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15 October
In Conversation with Jawad Hussain Pirzada
In Conversation with Jawad Hussain Pirzada 35th in Punjab, PMS 2019-20 Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Jawad Hussain Pirzada (JHP): I hail from Jhang. I completed my secondary and higher secondary education from Chenab College, Jhang. Later on, I did Electrical …
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13 October
Do we really need literature in our lives?
Do We Really Need Literature In Our Lives? Literature may not be as important as water, food or oxygen for our lives, but it is surely important for improving the quality of life. It is true that being oblivious to the exposure of literature is not a threat to biological life, …
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13 October
10 Questions with Syed Abdul Rahman (PSP) 28th in Pakistan CSS 2020-21
10 Questions with Syed Abdul Rahman (PSP) 28th in Pakistan CSS 2020-21 Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background. Syed Abdul Rahman (SAR): My schooling has been from Ibne Sina College, Lahore. I did CAT (Certified Accounting Technician) foundation course for entry into …
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11 October
Covid-19 and Sustainability
Covid-19 and Sustainability A Way Forward Introduction The novel coronavirus, which emerged from the Chinese city of Wuhan, has wreaked havoc all over the world. Millions of people have died of the Covid-19 – the disease caused by this virus – showing acute vulnerabilities in the health system, in even …
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9 October
Confidence, Tips & Tricks
Confidence Tips & Tricks To get started, follow the pattern one Stanford psychologist used for a study on strengthening core values. First, write out everything that’s important to you. You might include ideals like spirituality, diligence or love. Once that’s done, narrow down just one that you feel is your …
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5 October
Wonders of Technology in Policing
Wonders of Technology in Policing An introduction to Women Safety Application It is a fundamental responsibility of a state to protect the life, liberty and property of its citizens. Police is the institution of the state to shoulder this responsibility. Policing challenges in Pakistan are manifold keeping in view the …
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4 October
Taxes and Economy
Taxes and Economy Consumption expenditure is one of the determinants of economic growth. Two components of expenditure include household or private expenditure and government expenditure. Household expenditure has inverse relationship with tax rate. Householders tend to spend less when tax rate increases. In case of indirect tax, e.g. sales tax, …