COVIDSAFE: NEW APP TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS

Canberra (Tribune International, Govt Release, 27 April 2020): The Australian Government today launches the new voluntary coronavirus app, COVIDSafe. The app is an important public health initiative that will help keep you,... Read more »

Sindh Should be divided into 3 Provinces on administrative grounds

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan Induction of Quota System in 1973 dividing Sindh as Sindh Rural and Sindh Urban, favoritism and injustices in jobs and admissions in higher educational & professional institutes,... Read more »

‘Australia Day’ or ‘Invasion Day’

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan; Last year, I received ‘Senior Citizen of the Year Award’ from the Parramatta City Council which was a pride for me being an Australian. The event was... Read more »

Is Pakistan being circled by India?

By Yasmeen Aftab Ali; India has officially taken over the operations of Chabahar port in Iran’s Sistan-Balochistan province.. The official handing over of terminal areas, building and cargo handling took place on... Read more »

Another fact of discrimination in Sindh Government at the Highest Level

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan   This is not just a coincident, it has been an un-official law and extreme act of racism since the creation of Pakistan in 1947 that not... Read more »

Diaspora of Muhajirs – An unacknowledged fact by Syed Atiq ul Hassan

Sydney (Tribune Report): About 2 million Muslims from the Hindu-majority cities and towns of India migrated to Pakistan during and after the creation of Pakistan in 1947. The largest migration in the world’s... Read more »

Victor Dominello – A man par excellence

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Sydney; Most politicians around the world are known for their diplomatic nature, charisma and charm when it comes to dealing with the members of the public. However,... Read more »

Secularism turning into Hinduism in India

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan Officially India is a secular country but is it really a secular country today, this is the million-dollar question for the world now. India is a country... Read more »

President Trump’s double standards on Pakistan

By Yasmeen Aftab Ali; USA’s disastrous report card in Afghanistan and Washington running out of all options for a face saving exit strategy, President Trump recently reached out to PM Imran Khan... Read more »

Prosecution of Muslims in China – World Needs Attention

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan The ancestry of Chinese Muslims goes back to the time of the 3rd Caliph in Islam, Usman Ibn Affan in 651 when he sent companions of Prophet... Read more »

Wake up Australians

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan The Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill 2017 is now under debate in the Australian Federal Parliament. According to... Read more »

Panama reveals Aqama

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan The Pandora box of corruption in Pakistan is unstoppable The on-going investigations against Pakistani Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, and his family in relation to Panama case running... Read more »
Justice Minister Michael Keenan (right) examines a range of weapons after announcing a new national gun amnesty in Canberra today. Picture: AAP

Australia announces three-month gun amnesty to combat terrorism

National Firearms Amnesty starts on July 1 Australia to hold first nationwide gun amnesty for 21 years. The National Firearms Amnesty will commence on July 1, giving Australians an opportunity to hand... Read more »
Chinese New Year 2017, year of the Rooster

Australia welcomes Chinese New Year with colourful festivities

Sydney Opera House was turned red in spectacular fashion on Friday night Sydney is celebrating its 21st anniversary of hosting the biggest Lunar New Year festivities outside of Asia this year. Chinese... Read more »
Premier Mike Baird embraces his family after the press conference announcing his resignation. Photo: Janie Barrett

Why I’m disappointed Mike Baird quit politics

Our governments simply don’t think, even strategise, longer-term. They are mostly “reactive” not “proactive”. By John Hewson While I understand and accept his personal reasons, I am personally disappointed that Mike Baird... Read more »
West Indies players celebrate after defeating England in the final of the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket tournament at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India, Sunday, April 3, 2016.

Brathwaite sixes power West Indies to win World T20 title over England

Carlos Brathwaite and Marlon Samuels guide West Indies to World T20 title with victory over England in final over Carlos Brathwaite struck four straight sixes in the last over of the World... Read more »
San Bernadino, terrorism and government hacking of iPhones

Pandora’s Box: San Bernadino, terrorism and government hacking of iPhones

Why doesn’t Apple want to help law enforcement in any way it can to track down the terrorists who may still be at large connected with the horrific December San Bernadino attack?... Read more »
Sri Lanka

Reconciliation cannot divide or break up Sri Lanka

The stakeholders of Sri Lanka must consider these arguments if any attempts are being taken to do the opposite of what we expect from reconciliation  By Shenali D Waduge The word reconciliation has... Read more »
Pakistan Malaysia

Pakistan and Malaysia – Tale of Misery vs Prosperity

Malaysia can be a good case study for Pakistan from which Pakistan can learn lessons on ethnic harmony and economic development By Dr. Minhaj Qidwai Pakistan and Malaysia both were liberated from... Read more »

Pakistan’s intolerant Social Media

Social media can be used to bridge polarisation, something mainstream media in Pakistan has failed to achieve .. But this is a society riddled with biases, intolerance, sarcasm, hatred and general abusive behaviour... Read more »
The execution of Nimr al-Nimr has brought the Middle East to a boiling point.

The Execution of Sheikh Nimr and Sunni-Shia Feud

The unity of Muslims as one nation would remain a myth and unattainable goal unless the Muslim clergies of both the sects reconcile on living in harmony despite their mutual differences of... Read more »
Ammon Bundy, one of the sons of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, speaks during an interview at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, near Burns, Ore. Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian

What if the Oregon Protesters were Black or Muslim?

Oregon incident has quickly led to questions about a double standard, particularly from liberals and the left, who asked: What if the armed men were Muslim or black? By Katie Rogers (NYT) The... Read more »
People work on the outer wall of a house that collapsed in an earthquake in Imphal. Photograph: Yurreipem Arthur/AP

Six killed, over 100 injured as 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit northeast India

At least six people were killed and over 100 injured as a strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit India’s Manipur region today, causing damage to buildings and triggering panic. The U.S. Geological Survey said... Read more »
The British prime minister visited York last week to meet flood relief workers

British PM announces £40m package to bolster flood defences

UK flooding: Government faces calls to overhaul flood defences in showdown talks with key groups Flood defences “overwhelmed” by recent record rainfall will be fixed and bolstered in a £40m package of... Read more »