Hi readers! Getting older highlights aging: a privilege and a new stage of life. It is just a matter of perspective. Those who focuses on continued learning, and taking up experiences (I am the humble example) age is just a number and “Wrinkles” an indication of where smiles have been. Both reflects wisdom, joy, and the…
Proxy or proxies: who are these entities?
Hi readers! You must have heard the word proxy which refers to a person who is authorized to act for another, or it may designate the function or authority of serving in another’s instead. Humans are classical examples of proxies of Allah Almighty as: The concept of humans as Allah’s Khalifa on Earth is found in…
Mental bankruptcy and the consequences
Hi readers You must have heard the word bankruptcy, but do you really understand its meaning and the consequences? I guess most of the people don’t. The general definition of bankruptcy is failure of a nation or an individual to meet bond (pledge) repayments as has been seen on many occasions. Bond repayments typically include both the principal amount borrowed and the interest charged on it throughout…
Is global warming being underestimated?
Hi readers! RZN: Radio New Zealand, which is New Zealand’s independent, government-funded public service broadcaster, offering news, current affairs, arts, and entertainment across radio and digital platforms. RZN in the section of “World environment” published (on February 6th, 2024), an article titled “Sea sponge” temperature records point to underestimation of global warming” Marine sponges are the oldest…
Australia is dying young?
Hi readers! Shocking title, isn’t it? For me it was too shocking. I heard this phrase during the conference on “Food security and climate change” organized by Pakistan Academy of Sciences starting November 16th, through 18th, 2025. Since the theme of the conference was part of my field which is very close to my heart,…
From climate change to climate cleaning, what is the role of agricultural activities?
Hi readers At the outset, I would like to apologize for delayed blog but, it was due to unavoidable circumstances. Many readers asked about the reasons that were very personal and I am grateful to all of them and wish them good health, especially in the ongoing gradually intensifying winter. Dear readers, you must now…
The laws in books and the rules in practice
Law refers to the body of rules created by a government’s legislature or other authorities with penalties like fines or jail for breaking them while rules are guidelines set by individuals or groups for a specific context with milder consequences like exclusion. Both are meant to guide behavior and maintain order and also a binding…
Democracy and Pakistan: what comes first?
Hi readers! You must have remembered my earlier two blogs on democracy? The current blog is the third one of this series and is being written in a quest to answer the question mentioned above As probably mentioned in earlier blogs that the word democracy comes from Greek words “demos” means people and “Kratos” means…
An earthquake measuring 9 at Richter scale
Hi readers! Do you remember the blog that I posted on the world press on January 26th, 2025, titled “Borrow vision from Saudia if you must? Pl. read the details at the following link. Today, that vision has spoken loudly, and the entire world caught unaware. I am not sure if Pakistan has borrowed vision…
The dragon’s might speak, leaving all others speechless
Hi readers! The Military Parade of China did it during celebrating 80 years of their victory in world war II: a miracle caused by combination of conviction, resolve, determination, dedication, vision and foresight of His Excellency, the Chinese Premier Xi Jinping: the personality for whom I have great respect and regards for the accomplishments he…