Monday, June 10th, 2024
“What is Wrong with Imran’s Video on X?”
By: Qamar Bashir For the last few days, there has been a lot of fervor, talks, fears, and intimidations, with law enforcement agencies resorting to grilling Rauf Hassan, Omer Ayub Khan, and later incarcerated Imran Khan, on account of a video uploaded on his personal account. The documentary is knitted against the background of the Hamoodur Rehman Commission Report on the debacle of East Pakistan and the dashed aspirations of millions of people as they watched Pakistan shatter before their very eyes, followed by the laying down of arms byRead More
IPS extends patronage to 2nd int’l conference to be held jointly in Poland and Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JUN 10 /DNA/ – The world is witnessing a tectonic shift in the balance of power and centres of influence in international relations. The transformation of the international order, catalyzed by the changing dynamics among major global entities, has raised questions about the direction of development of the “new” international order, the role of state and non-state actors, and the responsibility of recognized powers for the stability of international security. This discourse is to be deliberated at length at the two-day international conference to which the Institute of PolicyRead More
Internet addiction may trigger more addictive behaviours in teens: study
A new research suggests that young people with internet addiction experience changes in brain chemistry leading to more addictive behaviours. According to The Guardian, the study published in PLOS Mental Health used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine brain. The findings revealed increased activity in certain brain regions during rest and decreased connectivity in areas associated with active thinking, affecting memory and decision-making. This means internet addiction impacts neural networks in the brains of young people, leading to addictive behaviours and behavioural changes linked to mental health, development, intellectual abilityRead More
Recognizing Palestine Marks New Era in Diplomacy
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Ireland, Spain and Norway recently decided to recognize Palestinian statehood. This move could potentially help revive the idea of a two-state solution which is a long-supported international goal that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly opposes. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez clarified that this decision should not be seen as an action against Israel. Despite Netanyahu labeling it a “reward for terrorism” Sanchez views it as a step towards peace. Other European countries might follow suit adding to the over 140 nations that already recognize PalestinianRead More
Macron gambles on snap elections to halt far-right march
Paris, JUN 10 (AFP/APP): French President Emmanuel Macron has taken the biggest gamble of his political career by calling early legislative elections to combat the surge of the far right, with the outcome decisive for his political legacy. France will go to the polls to vote for a new National Assembly on June 30, with a second round on July 7, Macron said in an address to the nation. His stunning announcement came after EU election projections showed the far-right National Rally (RN) had scored more than double the votesRead More
US, Pakistan shape the future of higher education
ISLAMABAD, JUN 10 /DNA/ – U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Andrew J. Schofer today inaugurated the three-day International Summit on Higher Education alongside the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, and professors from the University of Utah. The USAID-funded summit brings together over 180 Pakistani and American university leaders and faculty to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and build partnerships to improve the quality of higher education and student employability. The summit is part of USAID’s $19 million Higher Education System Strengthening Activity that supports 16 Pakistani public universities to improveRead More