NUSSERWANJEE BUILDING INTRODUCTION: This is the new building on the site of the Nusserwanjee building which was relocated to Clifton as a new wing of Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture. The old building was marked for demolition but was saved by concerned citizens and architects as a cultural heritage. Shahid Abdulla, one of the founders of the Indus Valley School, excitedly called to say he had found a beautiful old building, right in the heart of Kharadar, which was for sale and about
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South Asian Studies A Research Journal of South Asian Studies Vol. 27, No. 2, July-December 2012, pp.439-458 Role of Civil Society in Empowering Pakistani Women Shehzadi Zamurrad Awan F.C College University ABSTRACT Civil society in Pakistan has been playing its role in social, economic and political empowerment of women. Unfortunately, despite of the emergence of vibrant print/electronic media, wide-spread network of women related non-governmental organizations and the focus of political
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decorations. Also, its great history played a role in placing it as one of the most beautiful and honorable Islamic buildings in the world. 2. Background 3.1 Location Wazir Khan Mosque is located in Lahore district in Punjab province in Pakistan beside Delhi Gate from the east and Lahore Fort from the west (Wazir Khan Mosque, 2011). Actually, it is accessed after passing a bustling bazaar in Rang Mahal Road, then an imoposing mosque appears beyond it. (Omar, 2008). 3.2 Type of Building
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The Role of Freedom of press in post September 11 in Pakistan – Political Agenda Settings and War on Terror Freedom of press has always been a developmental issue and debate over the time, and from region to region, since the advent of a printing machine and its industry. Almost no one would have hypothesized at the time keeping in view, the evolution and development of technology and electronic media, which could further amplify the voice around the globe with just a tap on the screen,
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ideological difference in state construction which is closely linked to the second condition being the irredentist/anti-irredentist relationship between India and Pakistan. This essay will firstly consider the differences in state identity by outlining the fundamentals of Indo-Pak state construction with particular focus on why India and Pakistan feel their ideological existence is threatened by the other. Subsequently, the irredentist/anti-irredentist relationship will be outlined and considered in the
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British Empire The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population
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Key Points Chairman: Andrew J.Mekenna President & CEO: Don Thompson Products: Fast food, hamburgers, chicken, French fries, desserts, soft drinks, coffee, milkshakes, salads, breakfast. Revenue: U.S $27.56 billion (2012) Operating income: U.S $8.60 billion (2012) Net Income: U.S $5.46 billion (2012) Total asset: U.S $35.39 billion (2012) Total equity: U.S $15.29 billion (2012) Employee: 1800000 (2013) It serves 68 million customers daily in 119 countries McDonald’s
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The title derives from a genuine conviction of General John R. Allen remarking what he envisioned the Afghanistan war legacy to be: ‘‘Afghan forces defending Afghan people and enabling the government of this country to serve its citizens. This is victory, this is what winning looks like, and we should not shrink from using these words.’’ Directed by the award winning journalist Ben Anderson, you quickly realizse that the title is used with great irony revealing the trulye despondent state of the
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the demographical mosaic and development of a civilisation. The civilisations have always developed along the waters. The waters have been used as trade route since long and the modern trade has further enhanced the need of trade through waters. Pakistan being a gateway to the strategically important 'Strait Of Hurmoz' in the Indian Ocean, blessed with hidden treasures and bordering two Islamic Republics, Afghanistan and Iran, has always been a centre piece for Regional Politics. The emergence of
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Stephanie COM 242 Book Analysis: My Forbidden Face One distinctive theme of this Communication Culture course is the balance between oppression and privilege. These very opposite concepts are seen in almost all of our course readings, films, and discussion board assignments. According to the Fabric of Oppression Theory, privilege is when an individual experiences certain advantages that are based on their race, class, sex, religion, sexual orientation, and able-bodiness (FOOT handout). “The
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