Irum Sarfaraz The term brain drain was coined by the spokesmen of the Royal Society of London to describe the outflow of scientists and technologists to the United States and Canada in the early 1950s. Since then the term has become synonymous with human capital or the migration of highly educated individuals from the developing, […]

Deeda-i-Beena They are happening everyday but receive attention only as news of the day. Next day there is a new bombing and another report. Here is a sampling of headlines: “…..(number).. died.” “Head of the suicide Bomber found.” “President – PM (and other “notable Leaders”) condemn the dastardly attack.” “President – PM issue strict orders […]

Adil Najam This has to be an April Fool’s Day joke. Or is it? Like so many others, the three Metroblogs in Pakistan – Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad – are my daily visiting haunts. Today, however, I find this notice there from Sean Bonner from the “Metroblogging Headquarters.” KMB taking a break By Sean Bonner Dear […]