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Fatima Jinnah Park – Metaphor for Pakistan's Problems and their Solution Dec 31, 1969
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has carved out a large corner (6000 sq yards) of the Fatima Jinnah Park for McDonald's at a ridiculously low rental
Why Doxiadis Cries for Islamabad Dec 31, 1969
A planned capital sinks through the neglect of its basic infrastructure at the cost of new wasteful projects
Complex Problems can have Simple Solutions Dec 31, 1969
Cool roof systems with high reflectance (percentage of solar energy reflected back from the surface to the atmosphere without absorption ) and emittance (percentage of energy that is radiated back to the air after absorption) stay up to 70ºF (39ºC) cooler
Chief Justice’s Chess Dec 31, 1969
The chess fable illustrates the consequence of exponential growth! It begins slowly and no one notices. But then before you know it you have reached the center of the chess board and things really begin to make an impact.
Ejecting Parasitic Armies – Sea Cucumber’s Lesson Dec 31, 1969
The animal kingdom teaches some ingenious tricks on how to get rid of parasitic armies.
Indian Scholarships for Outstanding Pakistani Students Dec 31, 1969
In the postwar years, the UK, US, USSR and to a lesser extent Germany provided generous opportunities for South Asian students to spend extended periods of study in their countries. They were the best ambassadors of goodwill on their return.
Demolishing the Circles of Dominance Dec 31, 1969
Information glut is sinking us. Can the pundits by telling us the deeper reasons for out problems inspire us to become problem solvers rather than merely frustrated spectators?
The Height of Higher Education Dec 31, 1969
Pakistan studies should become a part of the study of world history without recourse to jingoism and ‘patriotic excesses’. By doing so, two major sources of confusion and non-critical thinking will be removed from the domain of universities
Dam Mismanagement Dec 31, 1969
So General Musharraf and his dam brigade shouting for large new dams ought to first begin showing that they can manage small dams, particularly those they themselves get water from
New Murree - New Ways to Ruin Water Supplies Dec 31, 1969
But to put so much effort into providing 'safe' expensive bottled water -- that is mostly consumed by the elite -- overlooks the serious neglect of the water sector as a whole in Pakistan.
Fake Degrees for the Big Boys in Pakistan Dec 31, 1969
Fake degrees have been sold in Pakistan for a long time. Now, though, the scope of it has enlarged considerably with many shady outfits offering degrees in return for little or no work.
Dubious Universities Dec 31, 1969
For an unaccredited institution, the 14-year old American World University (AWU) does remarkably well with over 7,000 students globally. No one would guess that the hub of this hugely profitable enterprise is a posh apartment building in the Los Angeles
Mathematics for All University Students Dec 31, 1969
The role of mathematics in science, and society generally, is misunderstood by common folk. Such lack of understanding is also prevalent in educational policy makers
How to get a Civil Award Dec 31, 1969
If Mirza Ghalib (South Asia’s long-deceased great poet) were to have been nominated for an award, quipped a Net-acquaintance, somebody else would get it! The master just wouldn’t have pushed it through the merit-assessing bureaucracy.
General’s Dress Code Confusion Dec 31, 1969
I maybe an inverted snob but am not so thick as not to understand what the General’s clothes are being set up to convey. If I am correct, it strikes me as a rather ill-founded strategy
The Scandal of Fake and Madrassa Degrees Dec 31, 1969
a federal minister whose only real qualification is an O-level certificate
We Cut When Asked -- PTCL’s New Censoring Role Dec 31, 1969
Our telephone company, the monopoly holder for conveying Internet traffic, has lately been working overtime as the morality policeman.
Smoking in PIA Dec 31, 1969
one wishes that our decision makers were as sensitive as the smoke detectors
Pakistan and India - Lets Compromise Dec 31, 1969
The program began by applauding Indian PM Vajpayee’s concession to meet Jamali, his Pakistani counter-part
Is IT the Panacea? Dec 31, 1969
most high-end technologists in areas such as computer science will leave for better opportunities in the West
Should Pakistan start a Virtual University? Dec 31, 1969
India, China and Malaysia have made considerable progress in providing university level course through the Net
Water Shortage -- A Way Out Dec 31, 1969
the shortage affects mainly the poor
Bullock Cart to IT Bandwagon: India’s IT experience Dec 31, 1969
Pakistan can learn much from India’s progress in Information Technology
Passive Smoking - Time to say NO! Dec 31, 1969
Attitudes to smoke and smoking have changed worldwide
Thwarting Big Tobacco Dec 31, 1969
Can a third world country defeat tobacco Goliaths? Lessons we can learn from Thai activists.
A Way Beyond Failed S&T Policies Dec 31, 1969
The author reviews how national institutions have failed to present a viable vision for the Pakistan’s S&T sector. More active involvement of expatriot Pakistanis is suggested.
Teaching and Popularizing Science Dec 31, 1969
Striking demonstrations that destroy deeply entrenched ideas are essential -- it is through them that minds open and newer pathways of understanding develop.
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