Why is India deploying its navy ships to South China Sea? By: Behzad Taimur on August 9, 2021Toward the middle of last week, the world was captivated by news that India was deploying four of its frontline warships to the South China Sea. Three of these were to be missile-carrying ships that can be used in offensive roles. Against a backdrop, on the one hand, of intensifying military and diplomatic posturing in […]
Astronomy owes much to us By: Zafarullah Khan on August 8, 2021Astronomy started during the early period of the Abbasid Caliphate. It was much influenced by Sidhanta, a work in Sanskrit brought from India to Baghdad and translated into Arabic by Ibn Ibrahim al-Fazari (796 AD) and al-Khwarizmi. Pahlavi tables (zij) compiled during the Sasanid period (224-651 AD) and Greek astronomical works translated during this period […]
Taxes, social services, gender & equality By: Dr Ikramul Haq on August 8, 2021The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today [June 24, 2021] launched the Women’s Economic Empowerment Activity (WEEA). This five-year initiative supports the Government of Pakistan’s efforts to promote women’s social and economic empowerment through safe and dignified access to income opportunities, information, resources, and services—For more information on USAID […]
A review of the HEC Policy for students with disabilities 2021 By: Dr. Nadia Gilani on August 5, 2021The Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) “Policy for Students with Disabilities at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Pakistan 2021” is an inestimable document that aims to guide persons with disabilities in collaboration with HEIs, HEC, and other relevant organizations. The policy is meant for the persons with disability having any “long-term physical, mental, or sensory impairment […]
Pre-litigation case for HRC on terrorism with religion to injure religious right By: Tahir Mehmood on August 5, 2021Recently, and especially after the war of terror was launched, there has been a disturbing trend in the media narrative and academic discourse where terrorism is, without any qualm, associated with any religion such as Muslim terrorists, Islamic terrorist or Christian terrorism. Such misleading and unfounded associations can further exacerbate the already troubling sense of […]
Stroke is treatable By: Prof Dr Qasim Bashir on August 2, 2021 Stroke can occur after a sudden disruption of blood supply to a part of the brain, sometimes causing a loss of ability to move particular parts of the body [Face, arm, leg], inability to see or speak and sudden change in balance. There are three types of stroke that require immediate recognition. (1) Ischemic […]
Mathematics and Muslims By: Zafarullah Khan on August 2, 2021The Islamic world made significant contributions in mathematical sciences from the 8th century onwards. Muslim mathematicians drew upon and blended together the mathematical advances of Greece and India. The Islamic prohibition on depicting the human form led to the extensive use of complex geometric patterns to decorate buildings resulting in mathematics practiced as art. The […]
Evolving Tibet Policy of Biden & Modi: Should Pakistan be concerned? By: Behzad Taimur on August 2, 2021Last week, US Secretary of State, Mr. Anthony Blinken, was on his maiden visit to India. Much was said and done but nothing that we already did not know was coming. The usual platitudes and agreements to continue to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the US and India were already anticipated by commentators, including […]
FBR: A house in shambles By: Dr Ikram ul Haq on August 1, 2021The Business Recorder on 12 August 2011, under the title, FBR: A divided house , published an article, some excerpts of which need to be reproduced in verbatim. The purpose of reproducing these is to highlight that even after about 10 years, we have still failed to achieve what was then conceived and presented. It shows […]
Pick and choose judges By: Qamber Zaidi on July 31, 2021What is the procedure for the recruitment of a High court Judge? Why the vacancy for the post of superior court judge is not advertised? The process of pick and choose of names for appointments to the post of judges in high courts is creating a specific perception among the parliamentarians. The lawmakers believe that […]