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Some glimpses of Skardu City in Pakistan
Written by Maria Farooq
As part of our coverage on “The New City” we asked our bloggers for some pictures from their cities. Are there any places in their cities that are prime examples for sustainable urban living? But it could also be a negative example in order to show how a city should not […]
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Maria Farooq
I am a self-motivated and hard-working researcher and academician. I am English language teacher and also M. Phil scholar. I am interested in world politics, international affairs and cultures and world history.
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Lets change the way we look at men and women
Written by Maria Farooq
Why not replace the societal paradigm of man and woman being a contrast to one another to complementing one another? Both must work together to live a healthy life and to form a happy society. Pakistani women are living capsuled lives; experiencing double pressures from society and the men they […]
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The Community Approach: A Remedy to Epidemic Ravaged Democracy in Pakistan
Written by Maria Farooq
If pseudo democratic governments fail to manage outbreaks of epidemics, communities can come together to support people by tapping into their resources. Dengue fever has been a nightmare for the people of Pakistani in the last two years. In 2011, it reportedly infected more than 1400 people and killed 300. […]
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Ansgar Heveling’s Totalitarian Views: Is Freedom Possible?
Written by Maria Farooq
Ansgar Heveling’s recent article and commentary raises many serious questions. Does he or not support democratic society? Is he not supportive of freedom of speech? Does he not respect basic human rights? Heveling is a member of German parliament. He belongs to a highly democratic society, but he espouses ideas that would do serious damage to a democratic […]
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Defending the Global Village
Written by Maria Farooq
We’re all at risk from the dangers of ICT-enabled crime, but Maria Farooq says that the greatest risk could come from our attempts to stay safe
