Afghan Taliban says ‘post-occupation’ discussed with Iran By: Agencies on January 2, 2019The Taliban discussed Afghanistan’s "post-occupation situation" with Iran in their latest meeting, the group said Tuesday, as Tehran makes a more concerted and open push for peace ahead of a possible US drawdown. The remarks come after Iran confirmed Monday that the Taliban had visited Tehran for a second round of talks in just a few days that are aimed at ending the 17-year conflict. The … [Read more...] about Afghan Taliban says ‘post-occupation’ discussed with Iran
India: Post state-elections assessment By: Justice Markandey Katju on December 12, 2018Many people are gloating over the recent state-election results in India and the defeat of the BJP. However, the only effect it will have is to reduce lynching of Muslims a bit, though it is wrong to assume even that will be totally eliminated by it. India is still a semi-feudal society, and as I have repeatedly pointed out, communalism is always latent in it, only awaiting some catalyst to … [Read more...] about India: Post state-elections assessment
Large-scale communal violence to start in India By: Justice Markandey Katju on December 9, 2018The exit polls for the five-state assembly elections indicate disaster for the Bharatiya Janata Party. If their prediction proves correct, Rajasthan will be lost to the BJP, M.P. and Chattisgarh’s possibly lost too. In Telangana and Mizoram, it may draw a blank. Large scale communal riots are likely to ensue. Lok Sabha elections are a war for the Delhi Sultanate, and Indian history shows that … [Read more...] about Large-scale communal violence to start in India
Indian army can’t get away with extrajudicial killings By: Justice Markandey Katju on December 4, 2018The recent judgment of the Indian Supreme Court rejecting petitions filed by 350 army men praying for quashing the first information reports, which had been been filed against them for extrajudicial killings in "encounters" in Manipur, Kashmir, and some other states, must be welcomed by all supporters of the rule of law, civil liberties and human rights. The states in which these alleged … [Read more...] about Indian army can’t get away with extrajudicial killings
Armed forces perform air show in IDEAS 2018 By: Web Desk on November 29, 2018KARACHI: The armed forces of Pakistan arranged an air show and anti-terrorism demonstration at Sea View. It was part of the tenth International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2018) JF-17 Thunder and F-16 fighter aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) were part of the air show. Sherdil aerobatics team also performed a scintillating aerial display. As per the press release by the … [Read more...] about Armed forces perform air show in IDEAS 2018
Syria awaits transition but at what cost? By: Shahzada Rahim on November 26, 2018It has been seven years, Syria has been facing a furious civil war that has destroyed the large part of the country killing more than 500,000 people and displacing approximately six million people, which fled to neighboring countries and abroad as a refugee. According to United Nation, more than six and half million people are internally displaced and are in urgent need of humanitarian aid. War is … [Read more...] about Syria awaits transition but at what cost?
Teachers, the builders of societies By: Baba Faiz on October 5, 2018World Teachers' Day, also known as International Teachers Day, is observed every year on October 5 to honor teachers and recognize their contributions towards education and development. The worthy idea of celebrating teachers' day established by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1994 is for the appreciation of the teachers who changed the unprivileged … [Read more...] about Teachers, the builders of societies
UK offers technical assistance to Pakistan on FATF grey list issue By: Mateen Haider on September 4, 2018ISLAMABAD: British High Commission Thomas Drew here on Tuesday said that UK government has offered the PTI government technical assistance to address the issue and meet the criteria to come out of the grey list. Thomas Drew revealed this while delivering a lecture on 'Pak-UK relations in view of post Brexit foreign policy' at Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI). He appreciated … [Read more...] about UK offers technical assistance to Pakistan on FATF grey list issue
Now is the time for British expats to invest in Pakistan By: Sharoon Yasir on August 17, 2018From being labeled as a terrorist country, not progressive and an unsafe place to live to being a country climbing the ladder of progression and development, Pakistan has really come a long way in the past decade. While there is still a long way to go for it to be counted as one of the countries of the world truly on path to become a developed nation, however, the efforts the nation and its … [Read more...] about Now is the time for British expats to invest in Pakistan
Trump’s policy of ‘America First’ will isolate the United States By: Talha Ahmad on July 17, 2018In this era of globalization, Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ slogan seems to be out of box,perhaps, with no significant benefits to the nation. At the time, when the world is moving towards the global village, Trump is moving against the wind. Trump’s policy is isolating the US in this era of globalization. Perhaps, Trump is not in a mood to lead the world, he prefers America only than paying … [Read more...] about Trump’s policy of ‘America First’ will isolate the United States
