The post-US withdrawal scenario By: Zafar Iqbal Yousafzai on February 19, 2019The situation in Afghanistan after four decades of war and chaos and is likely to enter into a new phase after the United States' (US) withdrawal and the peace deal between the US, Taliban, and the Afghan government. On various grounds, questions are arising about the future set-up in Afghanistan that it might plunge into a situation where it was during the Civil War in the 1990s. But why is this … [Read more...] about The post-US withdrawal scenario
To rule and reign By: Iftikhar Ahmad on February 19, 2019John Komlos, Professor Emeritus University of Munich, noted in 2016 that two hundred and fifty years after the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the majority was still basically disconnected and unable to live fulfilled lives, while we the people are threatening the very planet on which we live, thereby jeopardizing our own existence. In such a situation, there was urgent need to rethink of … [Read more...] about To rule and reign
China — a success story By: Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani on February 19, 2019The history of prosperous nations around the world will reveal that there success was only possible after a long struggle and the resilience of their countrymen, who were led by able leaders. If we study the political roadmap, way of life and especially the economy of the People's Republic of China, we would find out that this great nation started its journey from scratch and now aims beyond … [Read more...] about China — a success story
Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: dynamics and dimensions of relations By: Muhammad Asif Noor on February 18, 2019Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman will be in Islamabad after the weekend for a historic and momentous visit to Islamabad with his high powered entourage of Ministers and aides expected to sign eight major agreements of cooperation worth billions of dollars bailing out Pakistan from its economic vows. The associates include ministers, advisers and CEOs of the large Saudi Companies ready to … [Read more...] about Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: dynamics and dimensions of relations
The new world order and Pakistan By: Abdul Rahman Malik on February 18, 2019The changing geostrategic Situation warrants that Pakistan must align its Foreign Policy suiting its national interests so that the soft image of Pakistan could be projected worldwide. So far, Pakistan has done a tremendous job in projecting the positive image and the world including Pakistan's old ally the US has realized that without Pakistan's help, it cannot get rid of the Afghan conflict; … [Read more...] about The new world order and Pakistan
The Pulwama attack-India playing power politics with Pakistan By: Col (R) Muhammad Hanif on February 18, 2019Immediately after the suicide car bomb on the Indian CRPF convoy a few days ago, Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi himself instantly blamed Pakistan for the attack. The allegation was made before even an inquiry was conducted. As per the news published in the Indian media, Modi has even permitted his armed forces to plan a response against Pakistan. This blame game against Pakistan was … [Read more...] about The Pulwama attack-India playing power politics with Pakistan
Commercialization of intellect By: Syeda Nabiha Shahram on February 17, 2019Every new crisis triggers a non -stop debate for 24 hourly basis on our media, be it print media or electronic, be it Sahiwal tragedy or Zainab murder Tragedy, suicides among youth andother tragic crisis there is a churning of monotype non-stop analysis and the list goes on. Very aggressively the writers and the anchors pin the topic and bombard on the lack of lawlessness, pathetic society and … [Read more...] about Commercialization of intellect
Vision 2030 of Saudi Arabia and opportunities for Pakistan By: Shakeel Ahmad Ramay on February 17, 2019Last decade observed miracle changes in economic and governance systems in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). For the first time KSA appointed a young and dynamic leader Muhammad Bin Salman as the crown prince. The Crown Prince, is member of the next generation in the royal family who is trying to revolutionize the governance and economic system of KSA. He believes in opening up of the society, … [Read more...] about Vision 2030 of Saudi Arabia and opportunities for Pakistan
Turning prisons into reform cells By: Hassan Naqvi on February 17, 2019Our rulers see an opportunity missed to reform the justice system and prisons once they are out of power corridors and feel the heat of the lingering trials and appalling condition of jails. Though they get the status of a VIP prisoner taking benefits of their influence and jail manuals, our former rulers see a jail barrack the least wanted place to live in. Instead, they move the court to get a … [Read more...] about Turning prisons into reform cells
The Iranian Revolution, 40 Years On By: Raza Naeem on February 16, 2019'There is no door There is no road There is no moon Neither day Nor sun We are standing outside time With a bitter dagger Stuck in our spine No one talks to anyone For silence is speaking in a thousand tongues.' (Ahmed Shamlu, Abraham in the Fire, 1973) If the authorities in Tehran think that they can forever bamboozle the people in the name of Islam, … [Read more...] about The Iranian Revolution, 40 Years On
