‘The problem is that at a young age none takes life seriously. It is the formative phase, when there is vigor, will, and energy. Neither academic institution nor family teaches us how to nurture life. Therefore, in our society dream to contribute, vision to transform, fear of reality/challenge and sorrows are banned topics’ By Zaffar […]
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Discussing the adverse effects of lockdown on economy, the writer suggests that it is prime time to think about labor intensive projects, promotion of natural resilience mechanisms, and upholding ideas of sustainability By Zaffar Junejo Today, our neighborhood transformer blasted. Our home was filled with plastic burning smell, and the power supply stopped. I went […]
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Four tips for journalists to navigate the COVID-19 ‘Infodemic’ By ANITA MAKRI As the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus began to spread more rapidly around the world in February, the World Health Organization (WHO) deployed the term ‘infodemic’ to describe the information and misinformation circulating alongside it. Many rumors, myths and falsehoods have made the rounds — and […]
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While sharing his and other family members’ lockdown-days’ routine, the author very tactfully discusses various books in a bid to develop reading habit and writing skills among the youngsters, as well as suggests those who feel them trapped at home how to get away with undesirable situation. By Zaffar Junejo These days, social media […]
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The writer in his blog discusses issues of volunteerism and Post-Coronavirus World By Zaffar Junejo Today, I received a phone call from my friend. He is an old friend of my development sector days. He has worked in more than one development organizations, and is a dedicated man, a die-hard professional and superb in the […]
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Coronavirus is a curse on hand, while there is a blessing in disguise on the other hand as our biosphere can refresh. Humans from now and onward act sensibly to keep our atmosphere pollution free. Air Quality Index of the Karachi has improved significantly following the lockdown in Sindh due to novel coronavirus. The two […]
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The disease locally called as کاڄي causes loss of hair, scab formation, thickening of skin and severe itching. Camels have largely been neglected in terms of research and care compared to cattle, sheep, and goats. By Prof. Dr. Abdullah Arijo Camel mange is a highly contagious skin condition caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. cameli, clinically […]
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‘No doubt, masks protect us from viruses but they also create mystery and secrecy. It becomes hard for us to know the first expression of the persons behind the masks. How nature has created a situation where we are obliged to hide our faces; we fail to communicate our message of goodwill, well-being, and trust […]
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Sand Tampan چچڙ in Tharparkar Masses in Tharparkar are repeatedly exposed to these ticks. There are number of complaints, particularly from female folks regarding post-bite rashes that lead to restlessness. There is dire need of attention to address this emerging issue Prof. Dr. Abdullah G Arijo During a research trip to Tharparkar, aimed at collection […]
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‘Remember friends and loved ones, who have left this world, by writing about them. This type of history would help us understand Sindh without applying the ideological lenses. These works would be glimpses of the peoples’ history, not on a grand scale, but a reflection of everyday history. These personal stories would also be counterpoint […]
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