It is pretty common to see an LCD TV in almost every household. With everyday that goes by the technology around us is constantly advancing and so these televisions are constantly getting far better than the old ones which were introduced in the market.


Wherever you go LCD TVs have taken over the market with lots of competition all around it as well. It is pretty common to see an LCD TV in almost every household. With everyday that goes by the technology around us is constantly advancing and so these televisions are constantly getting far better than the old ones which were introduced in the market. There are several features, aesthetic designs and various other functions which have been introduced into the LCD televisions of today.


However maximum people are shifting to the new LCD televisions in the changing times, there are still a handful of people who still look for that one LCD that would fit their budget as well as their preference. With the number of brands increasing day by day the confusion caused and the right place to look for the television makes it all the more difficult. This difficulty involves the various options to be looking into such as size, resolution, brand budget and other factors. Further are discussed a few of the factors that determine the decisions made on going for which particular television.





The size is one of the most important factors that buyers look for while buying an LCD TV. With the LCD technology coming into existence the size can be as small as 19 inches to something as huge as 70 inches which would have a widescreen display. It is a known factor that as the TV gets big it gets more expensive. On a personal level for the bedroom a normal 22 to 26 inch TVs are the best. If it is for the living or the family room then going for something as big as 40-50 inches are the best. Children love having a big TV while they lay their Play Station and Nintendo and other video games. People who go for the ones as big as 70 inches can actually use their home as a small home theater for friends.


The next comes the resolution of the television. Maximum people go for the 1080p or else the 720p. What is important is to know the difference between them both. To put it simply into words one has more pixels than the other. The 720p may just stretch which would result in stretching the screen/pixels and thus the picture is not clear at all. However the 1080 pixels give it a more detailed outlook. This is where the customer must know what he wants. If the size is small then a 720p resolution should be invested upon and in case of a large TV then the requirement of 1080p resolution is the most ideal choice for the family.


Once the size and the resolution have been decided upon then the biggest decision or factor for any household would be the budget/pricing of the LCD TV. Sometimes wanting the best may not be that easy to stay within the budget estimated by the consumer. For most go for the common tag line – the bigger the better but because of having to stay within budget would go for a lower resolution and so would ruin the purpose of having an LCD TV. Thus it is important to keep in mind all factors and combined accordingly.

Pakistan entered a new era when the President signed the Protection and rights against Harassment of Women at Workplace Bill  that is designed to provide a safe working environment for women.


Mostly men love women but not think about her protection and rights. Considering that one factor that deters female mobility outside the home is sexual harassment and that no other country in South Asia has a law like this, it is indeed a landmark event. But can we be certain that this law will actually change the situation on the ground? Although the title of the bill is not explicit on this score, the definition of ‘harassment’ is quite comprehensive in the text. It encompasses any “unwelcome sexual advance or request for sexual favours” or “sexually demeaning attitudes, causing interference with work performance”. The act is also significant for the mechanism it requires every employer and the government to set up, where women can take their complaints. A comprehensive code of conduct has also been spelt out to guide employers in drawing up their own rules and publicising them.



The problem with many good laws in Pakistan is that they fail to get implemented. If they are then they are not put to optimum use by those for whose benefit they are introduced. Thus every organisation whether in the public or private sector is required to set up an inquiry committee to receive complaints and award penalties, and draw up a code of conduct for its employees.


The government has to appoint ombudsmen in every province to provide an avenue for appeal to anyone who feels he has been wrongly charged. All women wants their protection and rights. It must be ensured that this machinery is created for an even-handed approached. There is also the need to create awareness among women about their rights under this law and how they can seek redress in an effective way if they are harassed. One hopes that all the stakeholders will proceed to do what they need to so that the law does not remain a dead letter. No doubt, they will encounter problems along the way, but the end result will be a more confident female working force.