Jeb Bush, one of the Republican presidential hopefuls and brother of former President George Bush, accused President Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of abandoning Iraq too early. Bush believed troops were withdrawn from Iraq before the mission was accomplished. The Bush brothers are not held in high esteem but on this issue […]
Archives for August 2015
China and the global economy
The Chinese economy is in turmoil. The crisis of the stock market is showing no sign of recovery despite a series of measures by Chinese policymakers. Chinese policymakers started with increasing the money supply. When that could not prevent selloff at the stock market, the next move was to apply circuit breakers on the stock […]
On strike
Sir: Are doctors our saviours or foes? Medicine is considered to be the world’s noblest profession but in our country one witnesses that doctors, whether young or established, are on strike most of the time. This renders it very difficult to gain adequate healthcare in a country already bogged down by dismal health facilities.One wishes […]
Cluster-based examination
Sir: The government has decided to introduce a cluster-based examination system for the Central Superior Services from 2017 by abolishing the previous generalised system. It is a positive step towards bringing reforms in the civil service structure that are inevitable, but the government should be very clear in forming a strategy towards specialised groups. In […]
Fire accidents
Sir: Frequent fire accidents have brought to the fore the bitter fact that safety measures across the world are in a state of neglect. No proper lessons have been learnt from such tragedies. To contain a fire in time, the transportation of firefighters and firefighting equipment is very important. For this purpose, there should be […]
Woes of visa-seekers
Sir: On August 13, 2015, I visited the passport office at Hayatabad in Peshawar. The previous day, I was told by a roadside forms seller that visa applicants need to be present at the office not later than 7:30 am to ensure timely processing of their cases. I along with my wife and son reached […]
Curse of poverty
Sir: Poverty means the condition of being extremely poor. This has been considered a crime in the world since the one who does not have sufficient food to eat and clothes to wear is sure to become a criminal. No doubt, poverty compels its victims to steal things and kill people so as to get […]
Cell phone privacy
Sir: Daily cell phone users get calls from various telemarketers/companies. One wonders how they get access to our phone numbers. Anywhere you are entering your mobile phone number on a form or even in your email signature or anywhere that you are supplying your information, you are at risk and there is a good chance […]
Fazl conveys MQMs 19 demands to PM
ISLAMABAD: Fazlur Rehman, chief of his own faction of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) on Wednesday briefed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on the Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s 19 demands.Nawaz praised the cleric’s role for political harmony, stability and reconciliation. Later, talking to reporters, the cleric said he apprised the PM about his Tuesday’s meeting with the MQM leadership […]
Pakistan invites Kashmiris ahead of talks with India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday invited Hurriyat leaders from Indian-held Kashmir (IHK) for a meeting ahead of national security advisor-level talks with India.This in a way is a move that risks further straining efforts to restart a peace dialogue between the nuclear-armed nations. Pakistan enthusiast Syed Ali Shah Geelani is among the leaders invited to the […]