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The Ins and Outs of Chinese Censorship

Ever since the Internet came into being, China has attempted and succeeded to monitor and control how its citizens use it. The Chinese government uses technology famously known as ‘The Great Firewall’ which has been engineered to block websites on a variety of sensitive topics such as democracy, human rights, and dissent. Nearly hundreds and thousands…

ByFarah JassawallaSeptember 6, 20190Comments

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Mapping the Significance of the Brazilian Rainforest Fires

A few days ago, news broke that the Brazilian rainforest had been burning for three weeks. The precedent has been set by the President of Brazil, who claims that Brazil does not owe the world anything and it is the right of the country to utilize its resources to stimulate the economy. He has stated:…

ByFarah JassawallaSeptember 2, 20190Comments

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Indo-Pak Tensions : The Implications of Nuclear War – Explained

Over the past couple of years, the possibility of a nuclear war is becoming more likely, owing to factors like tensions between the US and North Korea, US and Russia and more recently, India and Pakistan given the illegal usurpation of Kashmir by India . As events have unfolded over the last weeks with no…

ByFarah JassawallaAugust 31, 20190Comments

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US-China Trade War Explained – What’s been happening?

As of 2018, the trade war between the US and China took root and up until recently, it has taken a turn for the worse. President Donald Trump has taken issue with China's trading policies since before he stepped into the office. In 2017, the US launched an inquiry into China's trade policies to protect…

ByFarah JassawallaAugust 29, 20190Comments

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Climate Change: The Thar Drought – Explained

Tharparkar district in Sindh is the largest in the province by land. Unfortunately, it has the lowest Human Development Index in all of Sindh. The district which spreads over 19,638 sqm is known for its culture and religious harmony, with a little less than half of its population being Hindus. In recent years, Thar has been…

ByRahima SohailAugust 26, 20190Comments

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Why the UN has failed to intervene in the usurping of IOK – Explained

The UN and UNSC in a Nutshell The United Nations is an international organization that dates back to 1945. It was established in the wake of World War 2, in an effort to prevent devastation and massacre of that scale ever again. All 193 Member States of the UN participate and engage in dialogue within…

ByFarah JassawallaAugust 20, 20190Comments

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Is Mumble-rap the Downfall of the Genre of Hip-Hop?

Mumble rap, a term coined by Wiz Khalifa back in 2016, has stirred quite a controversy in the rap world. Also known as Soundcloud rap due to its widespread distribution over the platform of Soundcloud in the 2010s, its birth has been credited to rappers such as Future, Soulja Boy, and Chief Keef. Other prominent…

ByWafa MalikAugust 17, 20190Comments

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The Top 5 Startups in Pakistan

Innovative startups often play a key function in developing countries like Pakistan. There are a variety of consumer needs that often remain unaddressed by conventional models of business, which then creates large spaces in the market for innovation and creativity. These gaps are often identified and filled by motivated and innovative entrepreneurs, who thrive at…

ByAhmed ShiwaniAugust 14, 20190Comments

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India Revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s Special Status – Here’s what that means

On August 5, India in a controversial move repealed Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and usurped Jammu and Kashmir's special status. Article 370 allowed J&K, a Muslim majority state, autonomy over its own affairs. With Article 370, J&K was allowed to have its own constitution. The state even had its own flag. J&K was even…

ByRahima SohailAugust 11, 20190Comments

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Does the BJP rule play out like a 20th Century Fascist Regime? – Explained

After Modi’s government decided to revoke Article 370 in Kashmir , the Prime Minister of Pakistan likened the government to a fascist regime. In a joint Pakistan Parliamentary session held to discuss India’s decision to scrap Article 370, he stated, “The BJP's mindset is like the mindset of white supremacists who go on mass shootings…

ByFarah JassawallaAugust 8, 20190Comments

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