Bina Shah
A survivor of Pakistan’s school massacre tells how his teacher saved his life
As Pakistan mourns the the victims of Tuesday school massacre, one survivor says he’s alive because of the incredible sacrifice of his teacher. It’s just one of many stories of heroism emerging from the shootings, but Pakistan is still working through “unprecedented” grieft and anger.
The French president turns to a rap expert to give his speeches more punch
Francois Hollande can’t catch a break. He’s not only unpopular, but people say he’s boring. The answer? A new speechwriter, who is also a rapper. And Pakistanis are buzzing about a new $600 designer shoe that looks a lot like a popular $6 Pakistani sandal. Also, is an Indian guru dead or just in a deep meditation? All that, in today’s Global Scan.
The French president turns to a rap expert to give his speeches more punch
Francois Hollande can’t catch a break. He’s not only unpopular, but people say he’s boring. The answer? A new speechwriter, who is also a rapper. And Pakistanis are buzzing about a new $600 designer shoe that looks a lot like a popular $6 Pakistani sandal. Also, is an Indian guru dead or just in a deep meditation? All that, in today’s Global Scan.
