Tag: Pakistan

Women commuters travel safe in innovative bus scheme in Pakistan

- Times Report -

Ashfaq Yusufzai A bus rapid transport (BRT) system in Peshawar is benefiting female students and working women by providing a safe journey – something women passengers could not take for granted on regular public transport. “Prior to the launch of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, girls faced enormous hardships in reaching

Can the military stay out of politics in Pakistan?

- Ejaz Haider -

If the army is, in fact, serious about reshaping its image, it will need to undertake certain reforms. Days before he hung up his spurs after six years as army chief, Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa spoke at Martyrs’ Day. That speech is both interesting and important and has not been properly

Chaos over COAS in Pakistan

- Times Report -

In Pakistan whether in a tea shop, dining table, prime time TV talk shows and intellectual mantras are agog – who would be appointed as the next Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan Army, having their General Head Quarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. The military establishment has curved out to become

Why Pakistan is upset with the Taliban?

- Saleem Samad -

Maryam Marof Arwin, founder of Afghanistan Women and Children Strengthen Welfare Organisation in a Twitter post lament: Afghanistan has been made a cage for Afghan women and girls. This tweet tells a million words, which depicts the state of Afghanistan after a 16-month rule by the barbarian Taliban, who has pushed

Why has Pakistan banned Joyland movie?

- Saleem Samad -

The controversial film Joyland received global accolades on film festival circuits for its portrayal of a transgender love affair. The movie has been banned for ‘highly objectionable material’ wasn’t a surprise for Pakistan. The film is set in Lahore and shot in the Punjabi language revolves around the story of a

Imran, Sharif shower praise on brave Pakistan 

- Times Report -

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and cricket great Imran Khan led tributes to Pakistan's valiant fight in Sunday's Twenty20 World Cup final against England saying the country was proud of the team led by Babar Azam. Pakistan made a lion-hearted effort to defend a below-par total of 137-8 at the Melbourne Cricket

England thrash Pakistan to lift T20 WC trophy

- Times Report -

England came up with ruthless performance to lift the T20 World Cup trophy for the second time, thrashing Babar Azam led side by 5 wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday. Pakistan lost their key bowler while defending 40 runs in the last five overs of the match