Collosal is the loss of the Kashmir earthquake of October 8, 2005: Approximately 38,000 were injured and over 3.5 million rendered homeless. An estimated 19,000 children died in the earthquake, most of them in widespread collapses of school buildings. The…
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Radio for a brighter Pakistan
Pakistan refers to purity, promise and potential. Here in question is the commoner, the majority of the people of Pakistan. It is a matter of Gross National Happiness or quality of life of our people aslyrics Schumacher with “small is…
Pinching prices, sinking hearts
Even thinking or talking of any remedies how to grapple with the spiraling and uncontrollable price-hike is a very tough ask, what to talk of actually implementing fanciful ideas and solutions for the rocketing prices! While inflation is round-the-year phenomenon…
A futuristic approach to national budget
MashaAllah our so concerned experts can comment best on important budget focus as on military, agriculture, industry, energy, infrastructure, education, health and, above all, inflation etc. Seldom shared yet vital budget points here: First point: How can a nation…
PAKISTAN DAY March 23: Uncle PJ Calling Rejuvenation of the young nation
By Parvez Jamil Year-after-year we commemorate “Pakistan Day” on March 23 with vim, vigour and vitality. For an even better celebration let us delve into the real essence, true spirit, and patriotic pledges of this memorable occasion pondering over…
Midas touch of a selfless doctor
Dr. Nawaz Ali Mallah, no more. May Allah rest his soul in peace and grant courage to the bereaved. A’ameen. Midas touch of a selfless doctor As observed by Parvez Jamil Dr. Nawaz Ali Mallah, a motivational philanthropist…
Heart, soul and spirit of Karachi
From man in the street to men of letters to men at the helm of affairs, Karachi has been for all and all for Karachi over the many decades.Be they visitors from America, Europe, Asia or Africa, Karachi has…
Kashmir echoes far and wide
February 05 is pulsating as “Kashmir Day” in Pakistan, Kashmir, even in India quietly, beyond boundaries vocally and the world over vehemently for Kashmiris’ right of self-determination according to the UN resolution and in consonance with world conscience. Imagine Kashmir,…
How gift of the gab backfires
It is humbly submitted to err is human even with the gurus of brands and brand-makers! In question here is a rampant crisis of communication referring to students, faculty, researchers, professionals and media so erroneously addressed by brand names in…
A question of national dialogue
All felt, seen, said and done about our moral, social, economic and political degradation, co-existing with conflicting views and clashing interests is the only option and glimmer of hope as salvage and salvation of a bewildered nation. Dead sure…
Guiding light of national media: Unbelievable and incredible are behind the scene role models of media in Pakistan
By Parvez Jamil IMAGINE silent media prodigies, role models for the young nation and behind fame of many a celebrity!Compliment Mufti Saheb, the then InCharge News, Pakistan Observer”: a captivating and overwhelming role model of piety, honesty, simplicity and sacrifice…