One primary cause of environmental degradation is disturbance caused be people. Other factors are scarce resources, pollution, overpopulation and urban development. Environmental degradation is the deterioration of environment through depletion of natural resources such as air, water and soil. Some causes of environmental degradation are rise of corporations, mining, war, and social injustice, malpractices of […]
Culture
Dearth of educational institutions in Balochistan a cause of concern
American lawyer and politician Kirsten Gillibrand puts it so beautifully, “If we expect our children to thrive at our colleges and universities, and succeed in our economy once they graduate, first we must make quality and affordable early childhood education accessible to all.” The education sector of Balochistan seems very bush-league as the largest province […]
Unfinished business
Thou smiled at me and so did I, Our daily night chats, And days in each other’s remembrance, I called thou mine, Thou laughed! The graveyard celebrated, For a laughter is usually a yes, Thou did not accepted, Neither thou denied, But loved me somewhere in your heart! My presence brought a disparate happiness, With […]
Nomad culture key to drawing tourists to Central Asia
Central Asian countries are paying ever more attention to controlling their own national brands. “It is important to promote national values. All large-scale events should have a national spirit. Currently, I have some projects related to the country branding for Kazakhstan. I believe that international events create a platform for the formation of the image […]
Manghopir — the crocodile shrine
There is no denying that Sindh has a vast history of Sufi shrines which have a magnetic effect on people. Manghopir is one of the oldest areas of Karachi situated near Gadap Town. Within this place, there are several ethnic groups including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Sindhis, Memons and Ismailis, etc. This place is situated […]
A dulcet sound of hope
A season that leaves both a stain and a stench is better than a season that freezes our tears in the falling. I would rather smell terrible than tragic, which is what most of this country smells like in this part of time. When we are finding a reason to laugh and sing, as the […]
Do you remember?
Do you remember I called thou my smile? The reason of my happiness, The cure of my heartache, The bright light of my dark day, The food for a draught-hit world, The sigh of my breathing problem, The water of my soil, And the hopeful candle of my dead belief. Do you still think of […]
White comedian barred from performing because of dreadlocks
Zach Poitras is an aspiring Canadian comedian who is now getting global recognition – but not for cracking hilarious jokes. Instead, he is the subject of a larger conversation about cultural appropriation after being disinvited from performing with comedy group because of his hairstyle. It all started a few weeks ago when Poitras was asked […]
Pakistan — my poverty-stricken country
Today, our world has become a global village as technology has manipulated the highest advancement and modernisation in the name of science and computerisation. All the people of the world are enjoying and are being entertained by the fruits of technology and its innovations. One billion people in the world are living on less than […]
Let’s stand up for the protection of endangered animals in Pakistan
It is utterly disappointing to know that about 90 species of mammals, reptiles and birds are approaching the critical stage of extinction in Pakistan. A few mammals sadly have been reported to vanish from the wildlife’s habitat, which includes tigers, deer, blackbucks, lions and Indian horned rhinoceros. It has been reported that a few other […]