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Criminology

By Falak Sher Khan • Dec 3rd, 2009 • Category: Politics

A few days back, there were a bundle of articles on conditions of jails and the mistreatment done with the inmates in jails. During that particular period, I took interest in the issue and went to Attock jail for a better understanding of the whole issue but to my amazement, the situation there was not [...]



Enigmas of beggar’s life

By Falak Sher Khan • May 29th, 2009 • Category: Misc

Requesting a donation in a supplicating manner is called begging. From public place to posh areas, beggars are a common sight. Similar to prostitution, begging is one of the oldest professions on Earth. In our society begging has traditionally been tolerated and even encouraged because we have been taught that the person who gives alms [...]



The rising spectre of unemployment

By Falak Sher Khan • Apr 28th, 2009 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

As defined by the International Labor Organization, “unemployed workers” are those who are currently not working but are willing and able to work for pay, currently available to work, and have actively searched for work. The prevalence of unemployment is usually measured using the unemployment rate, which is defined as the percentage of those in [...]



Attention to all bloggers and commentors

By Falak Sher Khan • Apr 27th, 2009 • Category: Politics

This note is to all the bloggers kindly take forethoughts before writing any article or writing any comments. Some of our writers and bloggers are using sexual based terms but keep in mind that there are young readers too and comments on them written are way out of limits. My humble requests please give some [...]



GT Road:The river of life

By Falak Sher Khan • Apr 19th, 2009 • Category: Misc, Worth A Second Look

The Grand Trunk Road that starts from Bangladesh passes through India before ending in Pakistan. It starts from Wagha Border Lahore and leads up to Peshawar. Build on the orders of Afghan Warrior King Sher Shah Suri to connect remote provinces of India with several parts of western Asia, the GT Road was later improved [...]



Impact of Afghan War on Pakistan

By Falak Sher Khan • Apr 16th, 2009 • Category: Politics

Afghanistan the neighboring country of Pakistan has been in war since one can remember. From Mongol Emperors to Russian invasion and now the country is facing war on terror. These wars have shattered the base of Afghanistan and left it in ruins. It lacks proper administration, governance, and communication infrastructure. The Statistics available are not [...]