Heartbreaking: according to the official figures, the severe and unrelenting floods in Pakistan have affected 4 million people and 1,600 people have died. Although water is receding in some areas, it is increasing in others as the rain continues to fall, and the needs of people who had to leave their homes are growing increasingly […]
Pakistan
Gummy Fingers, on sale now!
LAHORE, PAKISTAN: Fingerprint identification, which was supposed to be the last barrier to stop forgery in NADRA (National Database & Registration Authority) and the Passport Department, is now being rendered useless by the use of ‘gummy fingers’ (artificial fingerprints) with the cooperation of officials. People claim that by paying Rs 300,000 to Rs 500,000, anyone could get […]

