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Malala: a symbol of courage and faith

Malala: a symbol of courage and faith

‘I know the power that a young girl carries in her heart when she has a vision and a mission’ — Malala Yousafzai   Malala seems to be everywhere. And some of us are loving it. Indeed, it was a sight to see social media light up with beautifully photographed.

COVAX saves the day

COVAX saves the day

America has pledged to share 80 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine. This makes it the largest provider to COVAX, which, in turn, helps bring vaccines to Pakistan. The US is additionally the primary global sponsor for assistance via vaccination donations. Germany and the UK take second and third place,.

Actors in a State of Play

WHEN we first heard of a local actress apparently with the same name (and spelling), my friends found it amusing as she put up posts about her filmography. Millions share name worldwide so why would it be any different even if a person with mine shared mostly the opposite of.

To be a Feminist

To be a Feminist

I support all peaceful protest marches for women’s rights as I consider myself a feminist. That being said, there has to be a conversation, and most of all understanding, about the relationship between political ideology and human rights. Unless this is resolved, polarising viewpoints will continue to prevail, especially around.

Rabble rousers

Rabble rousers

MY aunt who sent me the most conspiracy theories about how apparently the West wanted to chip the entire world was one of the first people who got her jab when her tier came. At one point we had to block her on WhatsApp as she would send conspiracy theories.

Witch, grandmother, ink and eggs

Witch, grandmother, ink and eggs

The title of this column might sound like that of a Dr Seuss book, but the context is more sinister. Political slander and smear campaigns have been the norm for years. This should not be the case but it is. History shows us that from as far back as ancient.

Protesting everything under sun

Protesting everything under sun

IN all of the protests except for the roaring of age-old extremists trying to bring back their relevance by gathering people outside, nothing was achieved. The French Envoy to Pakistan should not be expelled, and we must be clear on this stance. This is only the demand of those wanting.

Pakistan offers support to India

Pakistan offers support to India

THE top twitter trend for two days was ‘Pakistan stands with India’. It was good and decent, and the population here spoke out what they truly felt. It was a genuine gesture as even civilians across social media put up messages in solidarity with our neighbours. Several celebrities such as.

Sharing healthcare data

Sharing healthcare data

INFORMATION is power. I never quite realized the importance of those words until last year when the global pandemic ravaged the world. Although true in all things, it is especially now given our current circumstances. Healthcare data, now considered the new wealth, is worth millions due to disruption caused by Covid-19..

In favour of ‘vaccine passports’

In favour of ‘vaccine passports’

Vaccine Passports have been a main topic of conversation in the past few days. Last year I was scoffed at for bringing this up and it was even denoted as being a conspiracy theory. However, they do make sense currently and the news on this is they might just become.