Definition of peace, taxonomy of patriotism and constitutional obligations of politicians, bureaucrats and common masses needs revisiting to understand it properly to avoid mingling of religion, politics and democracy. Anarchical approach of dispensation, ignorant stance of masses, hatred, communalism, corruption and unruly race for materialistic achievements has become routine of life, thus, haunting principles of […]
J&K CM asks separatists to come to table for resolving political issues,Anounces 50,000 Jobs
Srinagar, August 14 (Scoop News) Expressing deep grief and sorrow over the loss of lives during recent happenings in the valley, Chief Minister conveyed heart-felt condolences and solidarity with the bereaved families. “My heart bleeds and in their hour of grief I am with the bereaved families whose dear ones have lost […]
MQM: a spoiler or saviour of democracy?
Sindh Diary: MQM: a spoiler or saviour of democracy? Part 2 By Saeed Minhas KARACHI: From only six to 25 seats in the National Assembly and from one to six senators in 30 years, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) is a force to reckon with in our electoral politics, and no matter what their perception is, […]
J&K CM warns stern action against lapses, inaction on the part of the officers
Srinagar July 19 (Scoop News) – Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday made it clear that he will not tolerate any short comings or failures on the part of the officers in translating the decisions taken into action and implementing these faithfully and sincerely. “I will not take any excuse on this […]
International conference on disaster relief ends in Pakistan
Shakeel Turabi ISLAMABAD, 23 April: A three-day international conference on disaster relief arranged by Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) of Pakistan ended here on Wednesday. During the conference, participants from different countries discussed issues like; housing reconstruction, community sustainability and risk reduction, settlement and protection, gender equality in reconstruction and rehabilitation programs, […]
Morocco: Where Independent Media is No More
There have been mounting attacks on freedom of expression in Morocco lately, targeting journalists as well as bloggers as we consistently have been reporting on Global Voices Online recently. So constant are the attacks, that a reader might find the news coming out form the north African kingdom, a redundant rehash of the same old […]