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Oct192021 by editorNo Comments

Effective Local Government system / Khurram Jamal Shahid

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Khurram Jamal Shahid The basic definition of democracy is “the government of the people, for the people and by the people”. In the current situation, it is possible only through empowerment of common mantoinclude them in the government. Unfortunately, 75 years have been passed since the independence, but so far democracy has been limited to the politics of some influential families. So far, instead of empowering the common man, obstacles have been put in the way of common men to be part of democratic system. The only solution is to include the people as part of the democratic systemby restoration of the local government system. The local government system is the foundation of every country's administrative structure and an important pillar of democracy. An active and efficient local go...

Sep222021 by editorNo Comments

Sardar Sant Singh Tegh, Political Leader, Muzaffarabad/ Jammu

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Sardar Sant Singh TeghSardar Sant Singh Tegh was born on April 13, 1907 at Hattian in Muzaffarabad district. Education and Personal life He passed Matriculation examination and achieved good command over several languages. He was married twice; to Lakshami Kaur in 1928 and Tirath Kaur in 1945. Political Career At the age of 10 he was an eye-witness to Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. He started his political career at the age of 20. He was elected President of Kisan Sabha in 1933 and President of local gurdwara in 1934, and joined National Conference, becoming member of its General Council from 1938 to 1950. In 1950 he became the first President of the State Akali Dal and continued till 1957. He joined freedom movement against British Raj during his student days. SardarSant Singh...

Jul42021 by editor_1No Comments

Where the youth of today are going? | By Wajid Gilani

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“The future of the world belongs to the youth of the world, and it is from the youth and not from the old that the fire of life will warm and enlighten the world. It is your privilege to breathe the breath of life into the dry bones of many around you”-Tom Mann Undoubtedly, the youth are a very constructive pillar of a nation as they play a vital role in the development of society. If we look back into history, we will find that there were many instances when the youth with their enthusiasm, hard work, and diligence, revolutionised their societies. Photo by RODNAE Productions on Pexels.com From the Parkland students to the Arab Spring, youth has a history of pushing social changes forward. Unfortunately, our youth in Pakistan are not on right direction now, and are going...

May52021 by editor_1No Comments

Immersing the ashes of a Hindu Refugee from Kotli in river Chenab | By Promod Puri

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He Could Never Go Back To his Birthtown But Mother Nature Carried His Wishes He could never go back to his place of birth, the home of his childhood and youth years in the racial-mixed company of his friends: Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs. Mr. Kundan Lal Bakshi always wished and prayed to visit, at least once, the warm and friendly town of Kotli in Azad Kashmir- the Pakistan-administered part of the divided state of Jammu and Kashmir. He wanted to roam the streets of his birth-town, speak his mother tongue ( Mirpuri) freely, and get the nostalgic feel of the neighbourhood where he grew up. The family moved to Jammu, and so did Mr. Bakshi during the horrific and deadly communal riots of 1947. The Line of Control (LoC) bars the region’s citizens from crossing the other side ...

Apr82021 by editorNo Comments

Social Media And Mental Health / By: Amnah Shaukat

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By: Amnah ShaukatSocial media has become really important to the way that billions of people get information about the world and connect with each other. You can communicate well with the people and groups in a more convenient manner. Social media platforms provide various benefits but frequent use of it makes one feel increasingly unhappy and isolated in long term. How is social media affecting us and our relationships? Does it leave negative effects on mind? Is it a cause of anxiety?Various studies have found a strong link between social media and increased risk of depression, anxiety and loneliness.‘‘A study published in the journal Computers and Human Behaviour found that people who report using seven or more social media platforms were more than three times as likely as people using ...

Feb282021 by editor_1No Comments

Education without values is a body without a soul

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/ By Mayeda Shafique / A Lamborghini Veneno costs $ 4 million, Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona watch costs $24 million, and a Falcon Supernova iPhone pink diamond costs$48 million. I wish I could have all these best brands in my life. Also, I wish I could have lived in a mansion full of all the luxuries !In the 21st century, the responses given by family and friends to such desires are commonly like this.. The only way, through which you can get all this, is to get a distinguished degree which can offer you a very smart job .The job which can be able to pay for all your wishes. Such upbringing molds a money-grubbing concept of education among the minds of generations. To have a degree to earn bread is nothing bad or weird but to consider education as a source of materialistic ga...

Feb272021 by editor_1No Comments

Using monetary sovereignty to mitigate effects of Pandemic

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Dr Atiq ur Rehman Total revenue generated by Government of Canada for her expenses during 2019 was CA$334 billion. In 2020, responding to the pandemic, the Canadian government extended a fiscal stimulus of CA$ 354 billion for Canadians, heavier than the entire budget. This package includes $20 billion for health support system, $249 billion as direct aid to households and firms, $85 billion in liquidity support through tax deferrals and billions of dollars for other initiatives. In 2019, Italy had revenue of € 841 billion and the Italian government provided fiscal stimulus of over €500 billion and €700 billion as loan guarantees. Federal Government of Germany spent about 25% of her GDP in the Covid support programs and besides this, many local governments in Germany also rele...

Feb52021 by editor_1No Comments

Kashmir Solidarity Day

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By: Amnah Shaukat Every year we observe 5 February as Kashmir Solidarity Day to show support and unity with the people of .occupied Kashmir Kashmiris have been facing illegal Indian occupation and gross human right violation by Indian occupational forces from last 74 years.Kashmir solidarity day is a national holiday. On this day Pakistani masses stands in solidarity with Kashmir and condemn Indian violation of human rights in valley of Kashmir. The main objective of celebrating this day is to strengthen unity with Kashmiri people. On this day we mark our political, moral and diplomatic support to the courageous struggle of our Kashmiri brother and sisters to achieve their legitimate right of self-determination. And we show the world that Kashmiris are not alone in their...