Cameroon diary:football, freedom and forests

The country is quite rich in minerals and forests. It is perhaps the greenest country I have seen anywhere in the world

DATELINE By Arjimand Hussain Talib

The day Ghana was playing against Uruguay in the quarter finals of the FIFA World Cup, people across the African continent were holding their breath. They were folding their hands with tearful eyes, and praying. They wanted to live the big moment – Ghana in the semifinals, then in the finals and make More
Disempowered Kashmir

A LOOK INTO KASHMIR PRISM

In this political tie up between New Delhi and Kashmir, where exactly lies the power centre? Comments Masrook A Dar

After the division of British India, Rulers of Princely States were encouraged to accede their States either to India or to Pakistan, taking into account factors such as geographical contiguity and the wishes of their people. The Maharaja of Kashmir delayed his decision in an effort to remain independent More
Beggars, not choosers

BEGGARY

Where shall these hapless souls go, if we won't help them, asks Mustafa Haji

A poor person hardly exists and can only lay claim, modestly, to ‘poor’ rights. As for the extremely poor, they do not exist at all. All they can benefit from is an act of generosity. Even the help they receive is, in most cases, a token of exclusion from a society that makes them feel guilty. The More
  • Kashmir

PANZLA SHO ATTACHED

RAFIABAD ‘CUSTODIAL’ KILLING

UMER MAQBOOL DAR

Srinagar, July 26: A day after alleged custodial killing of a youth, Tariq Ahmed in Police Station Panzala in north Kashmir’s Varmul district, authorities on Monday attached the Station House Officer ( More


  • Srinagar City

NCC acts as catalyst for career in defence services: Vohra

ADDRESSES CADETS AT RANGRETH

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, July 26: The Governor, N. N. Vohra, has observed that NCC inculcates discipline, courage, character and promotes national integration. Besides, it enables and encourages smart boys and girls More



  • Jammu

Army deployed in Samba

Gujjar kothas torched, 18 cops among 30 wounded

RAJEEV SHARMA

Jammu, July 26: At least 30 persons, including 18 policemen were injured during violent clashes between protesters and police on Monday in Samba town, about 40 kms from here.  The district administration More


  • South Asia

Political Crisis

AJK Prime Minister resigns

THIRD GOVT TOPPLED IN 3-YRS

NISAR AHMED THOKAR/ROSHAN MUGHAL Islamabad/Muzaffarabad July 26: After a day long deliberations with his close aides and key supporters, the Prime Minister of AJK, Raja Farooq Haider Khan, finally announced More


  • Business

Traders seek extension for filing tax returns

RABIA NOOR

Srinagar, July 26: In view of the prevailing situations in the Valley, the traders here have urged the government to extend the deadline for filing tax returns. Traders from various parts of the Valley More


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