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Prolonged Violent Demonstration in France

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Prolonged Violent Yellow Vest Demonstration in France Yellow vest truck drivers' violent protest Rashid Hussain  drivers and motorists have been protesting against the rise in the price of diesel. In France, It was believed that diesel was less pollutant than petrol, but now more tax on diesel has been imposed. Protesters have chosen high visible yellow jackets to put on while demonstrating, the movement is known as "Gilet Jaunes" in French for Yellow Vest. The peaceful movement soon became a rebellion, protesters are not willing to put an end to the protest despite Government's proposals for decreasing price and engaging in more constructive debate. Motorists in rural and outer suburban France were already angry with President Macron for implementation of the reduction in the speed limit on most two-lane roads from 90 kph to 80 kph, in July 2018. At that time, bikers had also staged protests. Both steps; rise in fuel price and the reduction in the speed l...

New Zealand Mosques Suspect Appears before Court

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Terror Incident in New Zealand Christchurch Mosque New Zealand Suspect being held by New Zealand Police Yesterday, during Friday prayer, a terror incident occurred which was the first of this nature in the history of New Zealand. Australian-born 28 years old Brenton Tarrant, after parking his car, carrying five semi-automatic guns, entered two mosques of Christchurch city; Alnoor and Linwood mosques, opened fire on Muslim worshippers, killing 49 and injured more than 20. In today's hearing, he was charged with murder, two other suspects are also in police custody, one is 18 years Daniel John and other's identity remains undisclosed. New Zealand Prime Says the main suspect will be charged with more crimes. April 15 has been scheduled for the next date for hearing the case. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had announced to keep the flags half-mast as a mark of mourning and respect to victims of the shooting. New Zealand flag flying half mast ...

Indian Water Aggression

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Indian Water Aggression Rashid Hussain In response to Pakistan's peace initiatives, India's response came negatively, India, without informing Pakistan Government before taking action, closed the flow of water towards Pakistan. The water flows from three Eastern Rivers: The  Ravi, The Sutlej, and The Beyas; have been halted by India Government following the effective retaliation by Pakistan Air Force to Its air violation. Speaking to reporters on March 10, Mr. Meghwal, Indian Minister of State for Water Resources, said that 0.53 million acre-feet water of Eastern rivers, which was flowing into Pakistan, had been stopped and stored, which would be used for irrigation and drinking purposes in Rajasthan, India. According to the Indian stance, they have stopped the flow of their share which does not violate any Treaty and India is entitled to use that water under the Indus Water Treaty 1960. A Pakistani official said, as per the Indus Waters Treaty 1960, India can not ...

Women Want Azadi

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Pakistani Women Demand for Liberty on Occasion of International Women' Day Pakistani Women  took to streets for their Rights Rashid Hussain International Women Day was marked throughout the World on 8th March 2019. In Pakistan also, programs were organized by the government and rallies, seminars were held by different NGOs in all big cities of the country. In this regard, feminism March was carried out by some NGOs in Islamabad, the privileged women were carrying objectionable and inappropriate play cards, posters and banners which was disgusting in all respects, sensible people all around the country condemned it; they were spreading vulgarised atmosphere in the name of demanding women empowerment. Such actions are humiliating for all Pakistani women living in the country which was founded based on Islamic ideology. Many girls were seen riding motorcycles, participating in Women's Freedom Rallies in Karachi, Hyderabad and different cities of Punjab which does n...

Anti-Polio Vaccination Campaign of Sindh

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Polio Vaccination Marks being checked Rashid Hussain Poliomyelitis (Polio) is a highly infectious viral disease, caused by the Polio Virus, which causes paralysis after attacking the nervous system. Its main victims are children whose immune system is comparatively weaker than adults. It spreads in areas with poor sanitation through faeces into the water supply or coming in contact with the polio-affected persons. It can only be prevented and eradicated by immunization which is consistently carried out throughout the world. Pakistan has achieved a good deal of success in the polio eradication campaign since its Eradication Program started in 1994, but the massive decline in polio cases started to be reported in the year 2000. Furthermore, in 2018, the Pakistan Govt formulated the National Emergency Action Plan (NEAP) to outline future Polio eradication program. Sindh Government, in this field, has performed remarkably by mobilizing maximum main power in cities as well ...

Pakistan India Tension

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Russian-made Indian Mig-21 shot down by PAF Pakistan India Tension escalates after violation of IAF Rashid Hussain        Amid Current tension between Pakistan and India, Imran Khan Pakistani Premier has taken a step forward by releasing the Indian Pilot who was taken into custody by Pakistani Troops after he landed on Pakistani soil owing to the destruction of his fighter Jet in dogfight with PAF's JF-17 Thunder. Pakistani Youth using Social Media managed to make # NoblePeacePrizeForImranKhan the top trend and started signing a petition to nominate Imran Khan for earning the Nobel Prize for Peace, on the Global Petitioning Platform Change.org. On Pakistan's bold initiative to release the Pilot, no positive response from the Indian Govt has come yet. Indian Premier Narendra Modi wants to utilize the prevailing situation in favor of his Election Campaign coming ahead, he seems to be quite satisfied with continuous escalation between the two Nuclear Power count...