Laura Lynch

Pakistan’s Parking Police: A Shining Star in a Corrupt Nation

By Laura Lynch ⋅ February 8, 2012 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

A car being forklifted by the parking enforcement authority in Pakistan. (Photo: Laura Lynch)

The police who monitor parking and the highways have been praised by anti-corruption group Transparency International for their integrity.

Reflections on Change in Pakistan

By The World ⋅ February 8, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

Children in Karachi, Pakistan. (Photo: NB77/Flickr)

The World’s Laura Lynch visits Pakistan after about two years and gives us a glimpse into life there.

Pakistan’s Murree Brewery Thrives Despite Muslim Laws

By Laura Lynch ⋅ February 7, 2012 ⋅ 5 comments ⋅ Transcript

Murree Brewery bottling line. (Photo: Laura Lynch)

One of the more successful businesses in Pakistan is the Murree Brewery. It is an irony considering that Pakistan is a Muslim nation and Muslims are prohibited from drinking alcohol.

Pakistan Court Charges Prime Minister Gilani with Contempt

By Laura Lynch ⋅ February 2, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

A signboard outside a lawyer's office at the Rawalpindi District Court precinct. (Photo: Laura Lynch)

In Pakistan, the Supreme Court is charging the country’s Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani with contempt of court after Gilani refused to obey a court order.

Obama Defends US Drone Strikes in Pakistan

By Laura Lynch ⋅ January 31, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

President Obama on Google+ (Photo: Google/White House)

The US has conducted drone attacks in parts of Pakistan for years but until yesterday no president ever publicly admitted it. Now President Obama confirmed for the first time that drone aircraft were targeting militants in the tribal belt.

Pakistan Troubled By US Remarks About Bin Laden Capture

By Laura Lynch ⋅ January 30, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

Defense Secretary Panetta reiterated his belief that someone in Pakistan knew where Osama Bin Laden was hiding. Pakistanis say they’re fed up with being chastised by an erstwhile ally.

Farms, Factories, and a Dangerous Nitrogen Overload

By Laura Lynch ⋅ January 26, 2012 ⋅ 6 comments ⋅ Transcript

Farmworker Mark Moule (Photo: Laura Lynch)

Nitrogen is abundant on earth and necessary for life, but scientists warn that humans are overloading the environment with harmful forms of the element.

Considering Independence For Scotland

By Laura Lynch ⋅ January 25, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Scotland flags (Photo: Craig Bennett/Flickr)

The Scottish government is looking at a possible exit from Britain, it has scheduled a referendum on independence for 2014.

Clinics ‘should offer to remove PIP breast implants’

By Laura Lynch ⋅ January 6, 2012 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

The British government has done an urgent review of the risk of faulty PIP breast implants that 40,000 British women have received.

Two Sentenced in UK Racial Murder Case

By The World ⋅ January 4, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Two men found guilty of the 1993 racist murder of Stephen Lawrence in south-east London have been jailed for life.

Humble Inventions are Hidden Heroes

By Laura Lynch ⋅ December 20, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

The World’s Laura Lynch celebrated some humble inventions, including paper clips and rubber bands, that have changed the world.

London Bankers Welcome End Of Tough Year

By Laura Lynch ⋅ December 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

London's Bank Subway Station (Photo: Felipe Ortega/Flickr)

There’s one group of people in London who will probably be happier than most to see the end of 2011. It’s the bankers, the men and women who work in the financial district known as The City.