by Ramna Saeed Sana Yousaf, a minor girl with dreams and hopes recently became prey of institutional …
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by Ramna Saeed Pakistan has taken a significant step in shaping the future of youth governance in So …
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Beneath the social unrest of Kashmir lies a paradise, writes Geetha Kanniah, 17, a Correspondent from Malaysia. She describes her visit to Kashmir and how the experience changed her view of the country. “Kashmir is the boon of contention,” said Iqbal, my ski instructor, a local Kashmiri who learned English from tourists who once thronged …
“Although there is rivalry and fear, Kashmir still remains pure.” Read More »
In contrast to North Korea’s fiery international rhetoric, the public image it creates domestically is one of smiles and good vibrations, says Chris Fox, a Correspondent from Canada now living in Beijing. Behind the charm is a narrative with a different perspective. “And what of the Princess of Canada?” my young tour guide inquires as …
There were high hopes for the climate change conference in Doha, writes Naman Sanghvi, 23, a Correspondent from India. But after seeing progress at Durban, some participants appear to have lost commitment to the cause. Given the progress made at the Durban COP 17 climate change conference – which was also considered by many as …
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A proposed coal-based power plant could answer the demand for electricity, writes Mehzabin Ahmed, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh, but there is already opposition to the cost it will impose on the environment and local livelihood. Sunderbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, extends across India and Bangladesh. Known for its wide range …
The overwhelming popularity of a growing number of social media sites has the potential to galvanize youth, writes Bushra Tabassum, 22, a Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh. It also has the potential to scam and harm. Youths all over the world are turning to Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Linkedin, Hi5, Myspace, Livejournal, Tumblr, and blog …
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Regional government has lofty goals for education, writes Naseema Perveen, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Islamabad in Pakistan, but implementation is crucial for students and for society. Surfing the web I found some pictures that caught my attention – kids sitting on the ground under the open sky. The caption to this newspaper photo revealed …
Student members of Active Citizens are building a better future, writes Bushra Tabassum, 22, a Correspondent from Dhaka in Bangladesh, through projects as diverse as providing birth certificates and raising awareness about conservation. Podokkhep – A Step Ahead is a group of Active Citizens and a platform to lend a hand for social work. The …
There has been a territorial dispute between China and Japan over the Diaoyu Islands for decades, writes Osmi Anannya, 25, Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka, Bangladesh. She argues that historical evidence shows that China is true owner of the Islands. A territorial dispute has been raging for decades over the Diaoyu islands, as they are known …
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Pakistan’s people have been unable to see the fruitful results of democracy as it has sporadically been overthrown by the army. Pakistan needs an accountable and participatory democracy that delivers for the people, writes Asim Nawaz Abbassi, 27, a Correspondent from Islamabad, Pakistan. Democracy is a most basic and beautiful form of government, but there …
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Bangladesh is looking at nuclear power to solve its electricity needs, but Mehzabin Ahmed, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Dhaka, Bangladesh, argues that disasters, environmental impact and the trend in Europe are reasons to re-think that option. 2011. I remember monitoring the news every hour, anxious about what was going on with the Fukushima nuclear …
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