In 1984, during the Soviet–Afghan War, American photojournalist Steve McCurry took the head-covered picture of a hazel-eyed Afghan refugee near Peshawar, which appeared on the cover of National Geographic. The girl was lost to time. No one knew her or her whereabouts. She resurfaced after being identified as Sharbat Gula in 2002. Most of us […]
By 2024, the United Kingdom will mark the end of an era with the discontinuation of biometric cards, also known as Residence Permit Cards, which have significantly enhanced security and convenience. As of December 2024, the UK government will cease issuing and using biometric cards, marking a significant change in identification methods. Here we explore […]
