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Helping Hand
Ever since the war on terror has begun US has flushed its closest ally Pakistan with economic aid worth billions of US dollars to retain its support in the crucial war and help rebuild its tattering economy. Many Americans have been left wondering about the manner in which the aid money is spent, since none of the desired objectives have been attained. The social fabric of the country remains badly blotted by radicalization and extremism. In fact its only getting worse with each passing day. Political instability and economic decay have slowed down the prosperity and development. There are others who believe that this aid is being used to build weapons arsenal against neighboring India. For how long can US afford to spend its public money on a country awash with economic crisis after tons in aid. Actually ever since the war began Pakistan has been pursuing the policy of monetary gains in the course of US Pak relations. No doubt Pakistan is vital in fighting terror but then for how long can we afford to make such inconsequential aids and grants.
Defiant Act
North Korea has threatened yet again to restart their nuclear program. After President Bush delayed taking North Korea off the 'sponsors of terrorism list', North Korea responded by ordering seals and cameras removed from the nuclear plant, and has threatened to restart their nuclear program. From the South Korean perspective, most South Koreans pay a sort of unconscious attention to North Korea; it makes the news but it doesn't change their lives. There isn't much that they can do, and the passionate protests Koreans are sometimes known for wouldn't help this time around. North Korea is in a position where it NEEDS the outside aid, but Pyongyang seems to want to get the benefits of the agreement without doing as they agreed to. In the end, it's all about pride and power - powerful entities don't allow themselves to be in a position of weakness if they can help it.
Facing Closure?
The Himachal government cannot be oblivious to the fact that St. Bedes the oldest womens college in the country. The philanthropic vision of this institution has promoted the cause of female education for more than a century in a society averse to tutoring girls. It is absolutely shocking to see the government express its helplessness in forestalling a complete shutdown of this great asset to the region as a whole. The authorities may be right in stating that the grants are required to be disbursed on an equitable basis with other institutions and that St. Bedes along with the other 3 institutions cannot be the sole beneficiary. Understood, but you cannot shut the matter here and turn your back on it.
St. Bedes is an alma mater to first IPS lady officer Satwant Atwal trivedi, film actress Preity Zinta. The government can always exercise its choice of increasing the grants for all these institutions. Already there are very few good institutions in the state that are genuinely interested in promoting the cause of female education.
Rare Objective
It is a really brave decision to begin a venture such as this in a country like Zambia. Covering news on 24 hour basis is a rare objective ever tried let alone achieving by anyone. This group of enterprising journalists will have to face many problems in reaching out the masses. In Zambia, although the Information Revolution has made the Internet available its connectivity remains poor. Poverty, however, has militated against making e-mail and other Internet services available to most Zambians. Computers, simply, are too expensive. Internet sites and cafes are available, but most Zambians cannot afford to log on and off. The lack of electricity has kept the electronic media out of the reach of a majority of Zambia's citizens. Many prefer to spend their limited cash on more pressing needs, such as food. Given the difficulties it would be a good idea to partner with local radio stations and start a print edition to complement its online edition.
Even the government should step forward and provide infrastructural support because such innovative measures can help it realize the goal of national development.
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