Abdul Waris

Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi came on a very informal and very brief visit to Pakistan, which was a huge surprise for the general publics of both countries. However, the recent reports aired by the Indian media suggest that this trip was actually planned beforehand but was deliberately kept confidential. Many circles in both […]

Educated and productive workforce, and manpower are considered to be the most significant assets a nation can have in the modern era. All developed nations have this common trait behind their advancement: they highly value their human resource and try to utilise its maximum potential for growth. When we compare ourselves with them we are […]

The terrorist attacks in Paris this weekend have not only jolted the whole world but have also indicated the alarming danger of fundamentalist groups to dismantle world peace so as to meet their nefarious designs. Around 140 innocent people lost their lives with hundreds of others injured and the death toll is feared to rise […]

Terrorism, with its many elements of sabotage, religious fundamentalism, foreign infiltration and sectarian violence, has kept us hostage for over a decade, not only costing thousands of lives of civilians, also security personnel and government dignitaries but has also kept us deprived of economic progress. Although such terrorist attacks have subsided in recent months, which […]

The judicial commission set up on the demand of PTI chairman Imran Khan has finally concluded its inquiry and presented its comprehensive findings that are likely to end political turmoil in the country, as it is expected to appease all the political stakeholders who were questioning the legitimacy and transparency of the 2013 general elections. […]

The recent Ufa Summit in Russia where the long-awaited meeting between the prime ministers of Pakistan and India took place is one of the hot topics in the print and electronic media as analysts are trying to grasp its outcome in the shape of the joint declaration issued at the end by the two foreign […]

Election irregularities and rigging have been the hallmarks of our election process for decades. Our election commission has been toothless in getting its orders executed as the provincial and federal machinery have largely been unable to implement its orders due to one reason or the other. Election authorities, both on the national and provincial level, […]

The Cricket World Cup 2015 continues with all its uncertainties and upsets,the hallmarks of this mega event for years.The performances of associate teams such as Afghanistan, Scotland and Ireland, along with Zimbabwe, have been really exceptional as they have shown their commitment and hard work in the ground despite having little exposure in the arena, […]

After the Peshawar attack, in which terrorists attacked the very soft target of a school to inflict a significant blow to the morale of a beleaguered nation that has been fighting against terrorism for last decade, everyone has become frightened about any such repeated, heinous attacks causing a wave of uncertainty and fear among parents […]

Pakistan’s economy has been experiencing many challenges over the last decade, challenges that have actually held back its growth. Rising inflation, increased terrorism, natural catastrophes such as floods and earthquakes, political uncertainties, poor law and order and substandard infrastructure are most notable amongst them. However, the most significant is the energy crisis — gas and […]