Kuldip Nayar inspired me to become a journalist: A tribute By: Mir Hadi Abbas on August 14, 2022“All the word organizations will prove ineffective if the truth that love is stronger than hate does not inspire them,” said one of the finest Indian scholars, Dr. Radhakrishnan. When I was done with my examination for intermediate part II, I had to wait for almost 3 months for the result. Meanwhile, many students plan […]
For or Against? By: Muhammad Omar Iftikhar on July 26, 2022The political, social, and economic status of Pakistan has always remained in flux. Seldom have we witnessed all three areas flourishing at the same time. If the political state has been in a turbulent condition – moving between democracy and dictatorship – the socio-economic fabric, too, has remained unsteady to say the least. Good governance […]
Putin’s Brain II By: Harlan Ullman on July 25, 2022Two of America’s greatest failings, certainly regarding post-World War II foreign policy, have been profound shortcomings in knowledge and understanding of events and circumstances in which the US has engaged, particularly with force. The great Chinese philosopher of war, Sun Tzu, rightly observed that knowing the enemy was vital to success. From Vietnam to Afghanistan […]
Bangladesh progress: Facts and Fiction By: Mir Hadi Abbas on July 25, 2022Recently, a short clip from a penal talk entitled IMF & the Economic Future of Pakistan organized by T2F has gone viral on social media. At the end of the talk, a woman from the audience asks the panellists that Bangladesh is often compared to Pakistan but what are the main reasons behind Bangladesh’s rapid […]
Ibn e Khuldoon: The rise and fall of nations (Part-1) By: Mir Hadi Abbas on April 4, 2022When Iqbal visited the mosque of Cardoba during his European trip of 1931-32, he was so dazzled to see the charm of the mosque that upon his return he wrote his magnum opus entitled ‘Masjid e Qartaba’, recollecting the impression the mosque left on him. The poem is exceptional in several ways at one hand, […]
Biden has put US-Russia ties ‘on the verge of rupture’: Moscow By: AFP/APP on March 22, 2022Moscow: Russia on Monday summoned the US ambassador in protest after President Joe Biden branded Russian leader Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” for Moscow’s actions in Ukraine, saying he had endangered ties. “Such statements by the American president, which are not worthy of a high-ranking statesman, have put Russian-American relations on the verge of rupture,” […]
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to block Capitol attack document release By: AFP/APP on January 20, 2022Washington: The US Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a bid by former president Donald Trump to block the release to a congressional committee of documents related to the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Citing executive privilege, Trump had sought to prevent the records held by the National Archives from being given to the panel […]
US worried Russia could deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus: top official By: AFP/APP on January 19, 2022Washington: The United States is worried that draft constitutional reforms in Belarus could lead to the deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in the country, a senior State Department official told reporters Tuesday. Joint Russia-Belarus military exercises announced Tuesday by Minsk as Russian troops arrived in the country were “beyond normal,” and could preview a permanent […]
Mental Health & Wellness: What should you opt for in Pakistan: Life Coaching or Therapy? By: Sana Gilani on January 17, 2022As a Pakistani who has worked on Mental Health in any capacity that I could have, I have realized that people are still not aware about therapy and try to shun the conversation around it. A lot of orthodox Pakistanis are still afraid to tell people they are taking therapy or seeing a mental health […]
G7 issues strong warnings on Iran and Russia By: AFP on December 13, 2021The G7 on Sunday said time was running out for Iran to agree a deal to curb its nuclear ambitions, and warned Russia of “massive” consequences if it invades Ukraine. Foreign ministers from the world’s richest nations held a two-day meeting in Liverpool, northwest England, seeking to present a strong, united front against global threats. […]