politics
Politics does not dictate our collective cultural mindset as much as it simply reflects it; We've got to look in the mirror sometimes, and we've got one.
Without a Mother Land: a product of American slavery mocked in Africa for my light skin
Accra, Ghana October 2020: People claim that the West African nation is kinder to those with lighter skin. They lied because the kindness never spilled over to mine, dripping with daily insults from staring eyes.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in The Swamp
From January 6 Rage to (Near) Unconditional Empathy on January 7
I struggle to think of a moment I felt more gutted, frustrated and enraged than the few hours I spent watching the January 6 insurrection live last year. While I certainly have my grievances with American democracy, it’s legitimacy, and what we should consider acceptable protest against illegitimate institutions, I couldn’t help but feel that all that was good about this American experiment was under siege.
By Michael Francis3 years ago in The Swamp
Rs200b mini-budget to appease IMF on cards
The Government of Pakistan is reportedly considering introducing a mini-budget of around Rs200 billion ($1.2 billion) in an effort to appease the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and secure a new bailout package. The move comes as the country's economy continues to struggle, with high inflation, a widening trade deficit, and a shortage of foreign currency reserves.
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in The Swamp
SC moved to withdraw case against Gill’s bail
On January 17, the Supreme Court of India decided to withdraw the case against former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Sumedh Singh Saini's bail in connection with the 1991 kidnapping and murder of senior police officer Balwant Singh Multani. The case was withdrawn after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) informed the court that it had no objections to Saini's bail.
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in The Swamp
JS Global eyes majority stake in another brokerage
JS Global Capital Limited, a leading brokerage firm in Pakistan, is reportedly looking to acquire a majority stake in another brokerage firm. The move is seen as part of JS Global's strategy to expand its market share and strengthen its position in the highly competitive brokerage industry in Pakistan.
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in The Swamp
Doomsday Clock to be updated on Jan 24
The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic representation of the likelihood of a global catastrophe, such as nuclear war or climate change. It is maintained by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, a group of scientists and experts who have been assessing the risks of global catastrophe since 1947.
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in The Swamp
Unswervingly contribute to China-Pakistan friendship for a shared future
China and Pakistan have a long-standing friendship that dates back to the 1950s. The two countries have always stood by each other through thick and thin, and have formed a bond that is unbreakable. This friendship has not only brought immense benefits to the two countries, but has also been a source of stability and peace in the region.
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in The Swamp
G-B breaks record in educational spending
Great Britain has recently broken records in educational spending, with a significant increase in funding allocated towards primary and secondary education. This increase in funding is a result of the government's efforts to improve the quality of education in the country and to provide equal opportunities for all students regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds.
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in The Swamp
Parties should opt for ‘parliamentary process’: SC
The parliamentary system of government is one of the most widely used forms of government around the world. It is characterized by a separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches, with the executive being accountable to the legislature. In this system, the people elect representatives to the legislature, who then form the government and pass laws. The parliamentary system has many advantages, but it also has its drawbacks. In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of the parliamentary system and examine its effectiveness in different countries.
By Naveed Jamal3 years ago in The Swamp
Explaining How the George Floyd Uprising Was Quickly Forgotten. Top Story - January 2023.
I remember when I first heard about George Floyd's death. My partner had asked if I had heard about this new police shooting of a Black man, and I mistakenly thought he was referring to Tony McDade, a Black Trans man who was murdered two days later. I was confused by people suddenly caring about Floyd when I had already seen the videos that year of so many Black men and women killed by the police.
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in The Swamp
