In a crucial session today, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The resolution, supported by 14 UNSC members, emphasized the urgent need for both parties to halt hostilities, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. The United States abstained from participating in the…
Are you interested in pursuing your masters in Europe and seeking a fully funded scholarship opportunity? If so, the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2024 is an opportunity you shouldn’t overlook. This prestigious scholarship program aims to promote international cooperation and diversity in higher education, facilitating collaboration between European and non-European institutions. It offers opportunities for master’s…
By Anita Saleem Parents and teachers both emphasize the cultivation of higher-order thinking skills as part of teaching-learning process, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving multifaceted goals in life. The term ‘higher-order thinking skills’ encompasses a spectrum of abilities i.e. critical thinking, analytical prowess, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities that serve as invaluable assets, propelling individuals…
By. Israruddin Israr In the jungle, there are no parliaments, assemblies, governments, or institutions enforcing laws. Therefore, animals establish their own food sources, habitats, and protection mechanisms. They rely on their instincts and often live in packs. Those who stray from the pack become vulnerable to being hunted by predators Contrary to animals, humans are…
Gilgit (Akbar Shah): In a statement issued to the media on Saturday, Interior Minister G-B Shams ul Haq Lone has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the security forces in North Waziristan and paid tribute to the sacrifices of Lieutenant Colonel Syed Kashif Ali and Captain Ahmed Badr and other martyrs. Shams Lone has expressed…
By: Israruddin Israr According to a national newspaper, WAPDA (Water and Power Development Authority) has signed a contract worth 46 million rupees with a private company to preserve the ancient artifacts, rock carvings, and petroglyphs found at the site of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam using digital technology. The artifacts and carvings, numbering more than ten thousand,…
Meet Javed Ahmad, an M.Phil Scholar from Aga Khan University, a Module Developer at AKU-IED, and a Field Officer at Sukkur IBA University. Hailing from Thoi Yasin Valley in Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan, Javed exemplifies resilience, determination, and academic excellence, providing inspiration to many. Javed completed primary education from DJ Primary School Thoi Nalti. After grade five…
Our today’s inspiration is Salma from the Damas valley of Punial in Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan. Salma is a Software Test Engineer at 10Pearls, a prominent multinational IT company. She was offered this role shortly after completing her graduation from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi. As a software test engineer, her primary responsibility…
Ganche (Zia Balti): Braving severe cold in Ganche, the locals protested against increase in wheat prices and other anti-people steps of the GB government. Renowned nationalist leader Shabbir Mayar also joined the protestors. Rejecting anti-people measures of the government, the participants chanted slogans against the government. They demanded the government to withdraw its anti-people steps…
Karachi (Didar Ali): The National Students Federation Gilgit-Baltistan (NSF G-B) and the National Workers Front Gilgit-Baltistan (NWF G-B) jointly organized an insightful two hours zoom conference on Sunday on the topic “Capitalism, Ecology, And Political Marginality. Where Does the Left Stand?” The conference was addressed by Zaghum Abbas, a young academic and political activist…