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  " Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of any democracy . They are a necessary condition for the legitimate exercise of political power ." - K ofi Ann an   The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced the schedule for the by-elections of 33 National Assembly seats that became vacant due to the resignations of PTI legislators, which were initially submitted in April 2022. The nomination papers for the by-polls can be submitted from February 6 to 8. The constituencies affected by the by-elections are: NA-04 Swat, NA-17 Haripur, NA-18 Swabi, NA-25 and NA-26 Nowshera, NA-32 Kohat, NA-38 Dera Ismail Khan, NA-43 Khyber, NA-52, 53, and NA-54 Islamabad, NA-57, 59, 60, 62 and NA-63 Rawalpindi, NA-67 Jhelum, NA-97 Bhakkar, NA-126 and NA-130 Lahore, NA-155 and NA-156 Multan, NA-191 Dera Ghazi Khan, NA-241, 242. 243, 244, 247, 250, 252, 254, and NA-256 Karachi, and NA-265 Quetta. The Election Commission has declared that the scrutiny of nomin...

The Alchemist     Book Review: “Love is not to be found in someone else but in ourselves; we simply awaken it. But in order to do that, we need the other person.”Paulo Coelho. The novel "The Alchemist" follows the journey of a shepherd, Santiago, who pursues his dream of finding a treasure located beneath the Pyramids of Egypt. Along the way, he faces numerous obstacles and learns life lessons, including setting priorities and not giving into fear. He also meets a beautiful girl and falls in love, but eventually makes the sacrifice to continue his quest.  The novel emphasizes that the true treasure is the experiences and lessons along the way, and nature is a powerful yet limited force. Fear is one of the biggest obstacles, but triumph comes when it is overcome. In the end, the story demonstrates that true love is a strong motivating force and that life's luxuries are fleeting. This story teaches us to appreciate the small moments in life and remember that our tru...

The War on Ukraine: According to the United Nations, the conflict in eastern Ukraine has caused an estimated 14 billion USD in damages, with approximately 4 billion USD in direct damage to infrastructure and 10 billion USD in losses to the economy. The total number of casualties in the war is estimated to be between 13,000 and 30,000, with over 1.5 million people estimated to have been internally displaced as a result of the conflict. The total number of deaths in the war is estimated to be between 9,000 and 15,000, with over 3,000 civilians killed over the course of the conflict. According to the United Nations, Russian forces have suffered an estimated 4,000 casualties in the conflict, including 2,000 dead and 2,000 wounded. According to the United Nations, Ukrainian forces have suffered an estimated 10,000 casualties in the conflict, including 6,000 dead and 4,000 wounded. In September 2019, the Russian government proposed a four-point plan to resolve the conflict in eastern Ukr...

  “The king may rule the kingdom, but it’s the queen who moves the board.” – D.M. Timney JACINDA ARDERN has become a beacon of progressive leadership, not only in New Zealand but around the world. She has implemented a series of progressive policies and initiatives, ranging from her Child Poverty Reduction Bill, to her housing affordability plan, climate change plan and “wellbeing budget”. Her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic has also been widely praised, with New Zealand becoming one of the first countries to return to normalcy after successfully eradicating the virus. Ardern also received international acclaim for her compassionate response to the Christchurch mosque shootings. All in all, Ardern has proven herself to be a strong and caring leader, making her one of the most popular and respected political figures in the world today.Ardern has also gained international recognition for her progressive policies and her leadership style which is often described as empathe...

  A colony or a country: Who to decide the fate of Western Sahara? The comments made by Nelson Mandela's grandson, Zondwa Mandela, at the United Nations General Assembly provoked a storm of racist abuse online. Zondwa drew attention to the plight of the Saharawi people in Western Sahara, which is controlled by Morocco, and referred to it as Africa's "last colony". Morocco's ambassador to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, was angered by the remark, claiming that the situation in Western Sahara is "not a colonial issue". In response, Zondwa was flooded with racist abuse on social media, with some people claiming he was "abusive" and "ignorant" for making the statement. This demonstrates the entrenched racism that exists in many parts of the world and the dangerous power of social media to spread hatred. People think that it is a racist comment because of the way in which Zondwa Mandela framed his statement. His focus on Western Sahar...

  Population No more a ticking Bomb For China: How did they do it?   For the first time in sixty years, China has experienced a decrease in population due to its negative population growth. The national birth rate has dropped to a historic low of 6.77 per 1,000 people, 7.52 lower than in 2021. At the same time, the total population in 2022 was 1.4118 billion, a decrease of 850,000 from 2021. The one-child policy, which was in effect until seven years ago, is thought to be one of the contributing factors to the decreasing birth rate. This has resulted in China officially entering a 'period of negative population growth'. The birth rate in the United States and the United Kingdom were 11.06 and 10.08 per 1,000 people, respectively, in 2021. India, which is predicted to be the most populous country in the world in the future, recorded a birth rate of 16.42 percent in 2021. This data shows a stark contrast with the numbers of births in China, which has experienced a dramatic d...