Pakistan faced a severe crisis as the value of the US dollar skyrocketed compared to the Pakistani Rupee. In the interbank market, it was trading at an alarming rate of Rs. 307, while in the open market, it reached an even higher rate of Rs. 340. Speculations were rife that it might even reach Rs. […]
Op-Ed
Tackling Hamas Comes with a High Price Tag
The repetitive nature of history and the constant reoccurrence of unexpected events underscore the apparent inability of the human race to learn from past experiences. Jerry Friedheim, the US Defense Department spokesman, made a statement on October 24, 1973, exactly 50 years in the past, “We will continue to provide military assistance to Israel until […]
Trial of Civilians in Military Courts
Military Courts are functioning under Pakistan Army Act, 1952 and are an intrinsic part of the Judicial System of Pakistan. Military Courts are convened as and when required by Commanding Officers at various echelons of the Military. Military Courts follow a legal procedure scheme which safeguards rights of accused in accordance with the Constitution of […]
In the Pursuit of Justice
In the pursuit of justice, survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Pakistan often confront a perilous path littered with systemic obstacles that obstruct their access to legal remedies. Inside the solemn halls of the Sindh High Court (SHC), a profound moment unfolded in Sarang Sher’s case. As reported by Dawn on 16 August 2023, SHC […]
Addressing Pakistan’s Persistent Gas Crisis
The recurring gas shortage crisis in Pakistan has become an enduring issue, deeply rooted in the country’s energy sector. Despite its historical precedence, the current gas shortage crisis has left citizens grappling with severe consequences, especially in regions like Balochistan where access to pipeline gas remains a distant dream. The lack of proactive measures and […]
Nightmare from Hell
My previous column made three points that need further elaboration and understanding of why what is happening in Israel is not just a war from hell. That war is hell is often dismissed or appreciated by those who never fought one. The second is that Gaza is the world’s largest IED for improvised explosive devices. […]
Understanding Counter-Value and No-Value Targets
Benefitting from the Cold War literature on the military doctrines of countervalue and counterforce as the targeting philosophy, I am trying to understand the difference between the essence of its objectivity in the contemporary wars and conflicts. According to Britannica, “counterforce doctrine, in nuclear strategy, [is] the targeting of an opponent’s military infrastructure with a […]
Don’t Be a Bad Manager
Successful organizations adapt to the changing trends and agree to such policies and frameworks that are fulfilling the needs of their employee’s appetite and extract the finest qualities out of them. Such organizations have creative, skilled and active employees who are mainly multitaskers. Organizations with creative interiors have more employee working efficiency and create a […]
Kashmir’s Struggle: Black Day
The conflict in Kashmir has a complicated past that dates back to the division of British India in 1947. Maharaja Hari Singh, the ruler of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, was offered the option of joining either India or Pakistan. The First Kashmir War and ensuing tensions followed the country’s choice to join […]
Sensitising Police towards Marginalised Communities
Hardly does a week pass that we do not hear about horrific crimes being committed against marginalised communities here. Be it vandalising places of worship of non-Muslims citizens; mob lynching or harassment of transgender persons, the hate-filled and fundamentalist society has avoided nothing to try. This is shameful, to say the least. Usually when such […]