Longest-serving African heads of state

Paris, Nov 4 (AFP/APP): Cameroon President Paul Biya, who on Sunday marks 40 years in power, is Africa’s second longest-serving leader after Equatorial Guinea’s Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. But they are far from alone among leaders on the continent who have clocked up decades in […]

How and why finding meaning in life can improve well-being

ISLAMABAD, October 30 (Online): In today’s consumerist, fast-moving culture, the pursuit of meaning in life may not be everyone’s immediate goal. However, research shows that finding meaning in life, whatever that might be for the individual, could significantly benefit well-being. Share on PinterestWhy does searching […]

How can we overcome loneliness?

ISLAMABAD, SEP 30 (Online): Loneliness is a universal human experience that can affect us as badly as any physical ailment. As the New Year commences, the faded hustle and bustle of the holidays can sometimes leave behind a sense of emptiness and isolation. So how […]

UNESCO meeting discusses threats to cultural heritage

Mexico City, Sept 28 (AFP/APP):Unequal access to new technologies, illicit trafficking and other threats to cultural heritage were among the issues on the agenda for international culture ministers who met Wednesday in Mexico. Representatives of around 160 UNESCO member states were participating in the three-day […]