Stories by Anish Alavi

The real Watergate

While KWSB officials are reluctant to take the blame for the quality of water being distributed to Karachi’s inhabitants, they do admit that it doesn’t meet health standards.

Published 01 May, 2012 04:49pm

Nato accused of lack of honesty over reporter's death

Khpulwak, who worked for the BBC and Afghan media, was killed last year in a counter attack by Taliban insurgents.

Published 25 Apr, 2012 11:01am

WHO 'concerned' over deadly Vietnam mystery disease

More than 170 people have fallen ill, which causes stiffness in the limbs and ulcers on victims' hands and feet that look like severe burns.

Published 23 Apr, 2012 11:28am

Israelis told to leave Sinai over attacks fears

“All Iraelis in the Sinai are called upon to leave the region and return to Israel,” said a statement from the anti-terrorist bureau.

Published 21 Apr, 2012 09:27am

Japan bank to install palm-reading ATMs

The users will be able to prove who they are simply by scanning their hands and entering a PIN and date of birth: the bank said.

Published 13 Apr, 2012 09:04am

Iraqis still wait for realisation of 2003 dreams

Saddam was the biggest dictator; he was (a) very bad man. But it is not better now. There is no country, nothing: police officer.

Published 10 Apr, 2012 11:38am

Pressure mounts on Assad as help reaches Homs

A meeting saw calls for Arab peacekeepers to intervene as well as a US warning that Assad would pay a heavy price ...

Published 25 Feb, 2012 07:01am

UN nuclear team arrives in Iran, seeks 'concrete results'

A delegation from the UN nuclear watchdog arrived in Tehran aimed at seeking a solution to a dispute over Iran's...

Published 20 Feb, 2012 07:46am

The degree dilemma

Two year ago when I was graduating from an engineering university, I had the strong urge to disassociate myself with...

Published 06 Feb, 2012 11:10am

The rising cost of climate change

In Pakistan, 3.57 billion dollars need to be spent in the coming 18 years to deal with the affects of climate ...

Published 20 Jan, 2012 04:42am

Striving for Pakistan

Pakistan may have faced quite the political, economic and social turmoil in 2011, yet talent continues to thrive in...

Published 26 Dec, 2011 07:56am

NAB division formed to deal with major corruption scandals

A logo of the National Accountability Bureau. — File photo ISLAMABAD: A Special Operation Division to investigate...

Published 17 Dec, 2011 09:49am