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Ehsas; the boldest step of Federal Government to alleviate Poverty

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On March 27, 2018, PTI government has started a unique and biggest programme  for Poverty alleviation, Ehsas, which is said to be the basis of putting an end to inequality and financial imbalance in the society, it'll be beginning for creation of Welfare State. Rashid Hussain Poverty Alleviation Programmes are governmental programmes, aimed at the removal of poverty and upliftment of those who are classified as poor. These programmes mainly concentrate on rural areas, where poverty is common, mainly due to their location, climatic conditions, and limited infrastructure. Many developed countries have launched big poverty alleviation programmes in the past, and India had initiated The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act or the MGNREGA which offers 100 days of employment to every household in rural areas is perhaps the largest poverty alleviation programme in the world. Prime Minister Imran Khan released the policy statement of his poverty alleviation progra...

Golan Heights; Arab Leaders demonstrate to be an Obstacle

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   Golan Heights Rashid Hussain Golan Heights as part of Israel through a presidential proclamation signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on March 25, 2019. The directive made the United States the first country, after Israel, to recognize Israeli rather than Syrian sovereignty over the Golan Heights region. The Guardian terms the move as cynical and the dangerous, it reported that Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after Donald Trump signed a proclamation, standing beside him while addressing in Washington DC, reportedly called President Trump's decision "historic justice" and gifted Trump a box of wine from the occupied territory. Trump's announcement is mistakenly an election-time favor for Benjamin Netanyahu, despite facing multiple corruption charges, he and his party Likud have been flagging in the polls. In December 2017, President Trump declared to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital; in an address, he said: "Today we finally acknow...

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 ...