Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
-
Ideas2016: Annual International Defence Exhibition And Seminar at Karachi Expo Center
Ideas2016 is, the 9th annual International Defence Exhibition And Seminar (IDEAS), hosted at Karachi Expo Center between November 22-25, 2016. Exhibitors from more than 30 countries, including Pakistan, are displaying their weapons and military technology in the exhibition with a slogan Arms for Peace. Here are some of the glimpses from Ideas2016: Ideas 2016 was…
-
Karachi crumbles as the rain pours
It sucks when it rains in Karachi. Due to the mismanagement and inefficiency of civic authorities and the utility service providers, the largest city of Pakistan crumbles with few millimeters of downpour. In spite of tall claims and media campaigns of “we’re ready this time”, Karachites worry about water clogging, traffic jams and electricity outages…
-
How to beat the heatwave: Save yourself and others from effects of heatstroke
How to beat the heatwave: Save yourself and others from effects of heatstroke Take these steps to prevent heatstroke during hot weather: Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing. Wearing excess clothing or clothing that fits tightly won’t allow your body to cool properly. Protect against sunburn. Sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool itself. Apply sunscreen…
-
Best Online Shopping Stores in Lahore
Our planet has turned into a global village. With the development in technology, internet has revolutionized the idea of retail shopping. The idea of internet shopping is increasing day by day and many people want to buy their desired products online. The major benefits of internet shopping are given below: It is the most comfortable…
-
Pakistan Airways registered as PIA selloff becomes imminent
According to recent news, government of Pakistan has registered a new organization Pakistan Airways as a ‘premium service subsidiary’ of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Secretary Privatisation Commission Ahmed Nawaz Sukhera last week confirmed the government’s intent to move ahead with privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Dawn reports. “Currently, it is under consideration to…
-
Ishtiaq Ahmed, author of 800 books of children fiction, passed away in Karachi
Ishtiaq Ahmed, author of more than 800 books for children, passed away in Karachi. He was 74 years old. Ishtiaq Ahmed was in Karachi to attend Karachi International Book Fair (#Kibf). He was at Karachi airport waiting for flight to Lahore when he experienced heart attack, which proved to be fatal. Isthiaq Ahmed was the…
-
Pakistan Earthquake 26 October 2015: Relief and Support
Earthquake in Pakistan: October 26, 2015 A powerful earthquake struck Pakistan and Afghanistan at 2.09pm on Monday afternoon. The quake was 213 km (132 miles) deep and centered 254 km (158 miles) northeast of Kabul in Badakhshan province. The U.S. Geological Survey initially measured the magnitude at 7.7, then revised it down to 7.5. Forty…
-
Thoughts on the Independence Day of Pakistan
14th August 2015, another independence day of Pakistan. We are all Pakistani today. Although the fun fare and excitement has more to do with consumerism and commercialism than patriotism. ????? ??? ?? ?????? ???? ???? ???? ???? ?? ????????. — Kashif Aziz (@kashaziz) August 13, 2015 The Independence Day is a good time for self…
-
Karachi Heatwave Relief: List of resources and how you can support the victims
Reportedly, more than 500 900 1200 people have died in the on-going heatwave in Karachi (unofficial sources claim the numbers are higher than 3,000). With city wide electricity crisis, water shortage and lack of support from the government, citizens of Karachi are largely on their own – supporting each other to beat the heat and…
-
#CricketComesHome: International cricket returns to Pakistan after six years
Have you ever imagined that there’ll be a day when Pakistan will be celebrating a cricket series vs Zimbabwe with so much enthusiasm, passion and anxiety? At least, I have never imagined this. But then, it wasn’t in my wildest dreams either that our cricket grounds have to be deserted for six long years. Sadly…
Got any book recommendations?