Category: Current Affairs
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Ijaz Butt and the Mockery of Pakistan Cricket
In how many ways can a sane, educated person, with a very basic knowledge of English, interpret the following statements: “I don’t see our players or teams taking part in the Champions League this year.” “Our future participation in the IPL and Champions League remains undecided but this year atleast we are not taking part…
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Apple becomes the biggest tech company beating Microsoft
Apple, the maker of stylish iPods, iPhones and iPads, has pushed past arch-rival Microsoft, the computer software giant, to become the world’s most valuable technology company this week based on market worth. It has been the latest milestone in the renaissance of the maker of the iPods, ready to shock the world with its iPad…
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Sasti Roti Scheme in Punjab should be terminated?
Sasti Roti (cheap bread) is the most controversial welfare scheme of Punjab government since its launch. The Punjab government came up with the ‘Sasti Roti Scheme’ at a time when the prices of flour reached sky high. The opposition & governor Punjab Salman Taseer alleges that Sasto roti scheme is an extravagant policy of the…
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May 31 should be held as Quit Facebook Day
Pakistanis comprise of only 2.5 million of the nearly 400 million Facebook users in the world. However, the total number of users who are Muslims amounts to over 40%. This means that Muslims deleting their accounts will have an impact. However, before people delete their accounts, it must be kept in mind that it must…
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Why there should be no ban on Facebook in Pakistan!
The Facebook event ‘Draw Muhammad Day’ indeed came as an offensive shock not only to Muslims around the world; but to all those who believe in tolerance and respect of others’ beliefs. Islamic tradition disallows the representation of the Prophet Muhammad in any state, but a special event to draw caricatures of a revered and…
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Blasphemy On Facebook In The Name Of Free Speech
In the name of free speech, can anyone indulge in profanity or vulgarity. Can anyone be insulted …
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Dr. Ayaz Ali Khan still missing in UAE
Dr. Ayaz Ali Khan is amongst the three Pakistanis purportedly picked up by the UAE authorities fr…
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Rumors About Blasphemous Facebook Page Being Deleted
There are rumors circulating that the blasphemous Facebook page is deleted. It is true that it wa…
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We Should Ban Facebook Ourselves
A lot of people are rejoicing at the ban imposed by the government on Facebook. Well, congratulat…
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Facebook ban in Pakistan and reactions that followed
Sketches of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) are considered an act of blasphemy by Muslims and by refusing …