Our Politicians Never Learn Any Lesson By: M Alam Brohi on March 21, 2024The Supreme Court, in a recent verdict, admitted that Z A Bhutto was denied all opportunities for a fair trial in Nawab Ahmed Khan’s murder case. It, however, remained shy of overturning its earlier judgement. In the course of the mock trial of Late Bhutto, many known local and foreign jurists had extensively dilated on […]
Desiring ‘Productive & Peaceful Relationship’ between Pak, India By: M Fazal Elahi on March 21, 2024Responding to a question on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s congratulating the newly-elected Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif on taking the oath of office for his second term, the State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, said the US wants India and Pakistan to have a “productive and peaceful relationship”. However, in […]
Maryam Nawaz’s Pledge to Lead Crisis-ridden Punjab By: Qamar Rafiq on March 21, 2024Words stung by mockery to target someone’s health are cruel and used to wound me. During the period of prolonged illness of the Late Kulsoom Nawaz, I was in London and compellingly following the daily stories to learn the updates on her health. Kulsoom was a woman I have never met, but she’s someone I […]
RSS and Toxic Ideology in India By: Umme Haniya on March 21, 2024In 1925, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was formed with the intention of Hinduizing India, ultimately leading to the Hindutva ideology at the expense of religious and cultural diversity. Over the years, the RSS has not only propagated its toxic ideology but has also managed to gain substantial influence, especially with the support of the […]
Smooth Transfer Of Power By: Sikandar Noorani on March 20, 2024The successful conduct of elections across Pakistan was a blow to those who wanted to keep the country in chaos. During the past two years, political turbulence remained at its peak and its ill effects on the economy are yet to be dealt with deliberately. Rumours were spread systematically about the prolonged postponement of elections […]
Stranger Around Us By: Syed Atiqul Hassan on March 16, 2024When his father made the decision to migrate to the newly created Pakistan in 1947, he was just 11 years old, and at that time, he was the eldest among his 8 brothers and sisters. From his early years, he carried with him the weight of pain, suffering, and the loss of human lives, having […]
Politics in Pakistan By: Dr Zafar Khan Safdar on March 16, 2024Pakistan with a rich history and a complex political landscape has been plagued by recurring episodes of political instability since its inception. Pakistan emerged as a separate nation in 1947 following the partition of British India. Its early years were marked by political turmoil with the death of Quaid-i-Azam in 1948 and the assassination of […]
Dr Yunus and Social Media By: Dr Arun Kumar Goswami on March 16, 2024How well are social media users aware of Dr Yunus’ dark side? The question is important because social media is an important part of today’s world and Dr. Yunus is a widely discussed personality throughout the world. Social media allows users to connect and share ideas, concepts, and perspectives with others in a secure environment. […]
Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan By: Ammarah Farhat on March 16, 2024You pick up a local newspaper on a lazy Sunday morning and start going through some random news around the state while sipping your chai slowly. You will definitely find news about some female being tortured by the males of her family. You will certainly find the cover story of a rape victim, and you […]
A Comprehensive Approach to Balochistan’s Peace By: Gulzar Dildar on March 15, 2024As the new administration in Balochistan sets its agenda, Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has floated the idea of a “general amnesty” to persuade insurgents to abandon violence and engage in mainstream politics. While this olive branch is a positive step, it’s imperative to recognize that such proposals must address the root causes of the Baloch […]