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Articles
Controlled
Democracy (October 2002)
The general elections are just a few days away. It is
time to reflect on the ups and downs that Pakistan has suffered
trough the years. The past three years have seen Pakistan going from
the backer of Taliban and Kashmiri militants to being the front line
state in the war against terror. Courtesy the terror attacks of
9/11.
Cyber
Cafe
(September 2002)
What exactly is a cyber café? The question arises. In
plain terms it would mean an establishment that doubles as an
Internet access point, as well as, a café. This is not so in
Pakistan. As in everything else this is a borrowed term (you know
from where).
Election
2002-i
(October 2002)
The date of election is announced by the President of Pakistan.
However, the election schedule for the conduct of General Elections
to the National and the Provincial Assemblies is set by the Election
Commission in accordance with the provisions of the Representation
of the People Act, 1976.
Election-2002-ii
(October
2002)
The efforts of the present government regarding maximum
participation of women in all spheres of national life is yielding
beneficial results as immense enthusiasm prevails among women for
contesting general elections. Besides other avenues of nation
building, they have shown keen interest in politics.
Girls
Education (September 2002)
“Educate one girl means educate one
generation”
But in our society we still do not have trend of giving higher
education to girls. There are certain reasons behind it. First of
all there is lack of awareness. People do not know the importance of
education especially for girls
Impact
of Cable TV on
Kids (September
2002)
In the early 90’s cable television entered in our
houses and with the passage of time it has become a part of our
lives. Now it is common that people in almost every house have get
access to cable TV. The 24 hours availability of international TV
channels is affecting the life style, attitude and mentality of
people at large.
Internet
Pakistan
(September 2002)
According to a recent statement of
our science & IT minister that now internet is available in about
800 cities of Pakistani compared with India who have internet
facility in just 600 cities
New TV
Channels
(September 2002)
There was a time when PTV was the only television channel available
to people of Pakistan and they have to watch it because they did not
have any other choice. As there is development in communication
technology people get access to many international channels through
dish antennas
Parties
Slogan
(October 2002)
There is increased participation of
women in the upcoming generalk elections. The Political parties have
also included some revolutionary slogans in their election
manifestoes. Here is the detail of women candidates of major
political parties and their agenda regarding the women problems
Street
Children
(September 2002)
The process of globalization in third world countries has widened
the gap between the rich and the poor thus greatly increasing the
miseries of the poor. In Pakistan the issue is no different
Unhappy
Life
(November 2002)
Happiness is just like a butterfly, if you want to hunt it, it will
fly from you. Happiness consists in the fulfillment of desires, even
for minor desires like craving for health
Women
Election
(September 2002)
Women are more then 50% population of
our country. In the up coming elections 2002 the reserved seats for
women are increased. Previously there were 20 seats reserved for
women in national assembly now there are 60 seats for them. In
provincial assemblies there were collectively seats 23 for women and
now this figure is 128
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