Month: October 2022
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Languages
Gujarat: ‘Gujarati language must be taught in all schools by 2024
The Education Department of Gujarat state had issued orders in 2018 but certain schools were not following the orders. The…
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Book Review
The Bhabhis of Lahore & Other Forbidden Tales of the City
Published in June 2022, the book consists of many mythical, intriguing tales. By Amber Juman I saw the book ‘The…
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Diplomatic
U.S. Ambassador announces $30 million additional Flood Assistance
This new funding brings the United States total assistance to Pakistan for flood response, food security, and disaster preparedness and…
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Literature/Poetry
Kabir Das – A working class reformer and poet
Kabir Das remains a great inspirational presence for all those who stand up against the false authority of arbitrary use…
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Entertainment
Arab movies: The Damned Don’t Cry, Hanging Gardens and others to look out for
Arab cinema is receiving a tiny fraction of the coverage given to the likes of Blonde or the new Spielberg…
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Anthropology
Thatta Village of Attock and its Mosques
Hindu community was in majority in Thatta village before partition whereas the Muslim community was in minority. Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro…
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Climate Crisis
Connection between human rights and climate change ‘must not be denied’
“Human-induced climate change is the largest, most pervasive threat to the natural environment and societies the world has ever experienced,…
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Poetry
People in Love – Poetry from Vietnam
Pham Thi Kim Khanh Hailing from Muong ethnic group from Cam Binh commune, Cam Thuy district, Thanh Hoa province,…
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Floods
Sindh urges ADB to meet shortfall of funds to rebuild flood-affected houses
ADB official tells Chief Minister that they have committed $475 million with the fed. Govt. of which $300 million would…
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Education
Balochistan gets State-of-the-Art Centre of Excellence
The Center aims to strengthen skills development for youth and teachers of the province. The project is funded by EU,…
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