Muhammad Ali Jinnah, father of the nation, not only successfully led the struggle for a separate homeland for Muslims of the sub-continent but he also bequeathed a vision regarding the course the country needed to adopt to consolidate the gains of independence and earning a respectable place in the community of nations. But regrettably, the […]
Op-Ed
International Migrants Day
International Migrants Day commemorated on 18 December 2023 reveals migrants’ tragic reality worldwide. Desiring a brighter future for oneself and one’s family is not a crime. The obstacles come when individuals who want to legally migrate to areas that provide greater opportunities-such as refugees from war-torn nations-are denied the ability to do so. However, in […]
Perennial Fertilizer Crisis
Though things were never hunky-dory whatsoever during the previous elected dispensation in Punjab, the situation has gone from bad to worse. While every stratum of the province is feeling the heat of its ineptness and poor governance, it is farmers who are all the more bearing the brunt of this. There has been a perennial […]
Breaking the Silence
Women abuse is a pressing issue that affects countless lives. It’s time to shine a light on this dark reality and work towards a future free from violence and fear. From physical aggression to emotional manipulation, women can face various forms of abuse. It’s crucial to recognize these patterns and support those who are suffering. […]
Trump: Disruption, not Dictatorship is the Danger
Perhaps, the most hotly-contested political question as of now in America is whether Donald Trump will become a dictator if elected president next November. With the approach of Christmas, instead of sugar plums dancing in the heads not only of the left but Republicans such as Liz Cheney as well, visions of Sieg heil, jackboots […]
December 16
December 16 reminds us that Pakistan’s eastern wing separated from us due to the political maneuvering and shortcomings of some of our own on that day. On this very day, December 16 2014, the tragic APS incident occurred, where innocent children were martyred in the name of Islam. When East wing, or East Pakistan as […]
Climate Financing for Green Energy
Deliberations at COP 28, the 28th UN Climate Summit in Dubai, have focused on several strategies for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the atmosphere to slow down climate change and global warming. To identify methods to fund non-carbon and renewable energy, participants (governments, financial institutions, and investors from the private sector) have been debating […]
An Open Letter to Prime Minister
Honourable Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar: With due reverence, I am taking the liberty of penning this entreaty to you for your perusal and kind consideration. I wish to bring to your kind attention an important issue that I had earlier raised with former Prime Ministers of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Mr Imran […]
Kashmir: The British Blunder
No other community has suffered the pain of partition of British India as much as the people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) have, and continue to do that. And, make no mistake, it is due to a deliberate British ploy or a blunder. Historically, both India and Pakistan have had stated stances on […]
Merry-Go-Round
As I write these lines, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Qazi Faez Isa, with two of his fellow judges, is busy conducting a hearing of constitutional significance. Moments ago, the Honorable Chief Justice remarked, “I am surprised that such orders are being passed. The judiciary cannot make decisions at its own discretion. Should we take […]