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Manchhar Lake, the Largest Lake of Asia

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The Government has never taken serious steps for revitalization of Asia's largest freshwater Lake,Manchhar. Boat Village Manchhar w hich does not exist any  more Rashid Hussain Hyderabad: Manchhar is considered as the largest freshwater lake of Asia, situated on the western bank of the river Indus, approximately five kilometers away from the city of Sehwan Sharif, district Jamshoro. Rain is Its main source of obtaining freshwater through streams of Kirthar mountainous range, Nai Gaaj is a hill torrent that emanates from Khuzdar district of Balochistan and after passing through the plains of Kutch, it eventually enters Manchhar Lake. Nai Gaaj remains dry throughout the year except for three to four months of monsoon when Manchhar gets water. The area of the lake fluctuates with the seasons from as little as 350 kilometers to as much as 550 kilometers. The Lake was created in the 1930s when the Sukkur Barrage was constructed on the river Indus, it...

Turkey wants Revision in Treaty of Lausanne

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Pakistan Resolution Day celebrated across the World

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Pakistan Resolution Day celebrated across the World Rashid Hussain Pakistan Day began with a 31 guns salute in the Islamabad and 21 guns salute in the provincial capitals, the change of guard ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Allama Muhammad Iqbal in Lahore. Pakistan Day is celebrated every year on March 23 to commemorate the adoption of the Lahore Resolution in 1940 which resulted in the creation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. In the past, owing to ongoing Military operations against the Terrorists in the country, Pakistan, for some years, could not organize Pakistan Day Event by holding a traditional military parade, which is a hallmark of celebration. Today, the Pakistan Day Parade was held at Shakarparian Parade Ground Islamabad, the commemoration started with the recitation of the Holy Quran, then the national anthem was played. The annual Parade was attended by the military and civilian leadership of the country along with some foreign dignitar...

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...