An open letter to PM Khan-III on January 11, 2019Mr Prime Minister, as I had mentioned in the second part of my tri-series letter a few weeks ago, the make or break of your government will be determined by the quality of governance that your administration provides, particularly, in the economic domain; as well as the conduct of your foreign policy. As it happens, both are intertwined and delicately poised. Unfortunately, the situation in the … [Read more...] about An open letter to PM Khan-III
An open letter to PM Khan-II on December 1, 2018Mr Prime Minister, in continuation of my tri-series open letter, this second letter is meant to point out the flaws of your government's political and bureaucratic decisions. It is hoped that you will carefully adhere to the suggestions on the issues that I am about to highlight for the stability of your regime. After coming in power for the first time at the national level, PTI was bound to … [Read more...] about An open letter to PM Khan-II
An open letter to the PM Khan — I on November 26, 2018Mr Prime Minister, I would’ve never thought about it but today I am compelled to address this letter, a first among a three-part series, to you for bringing attention to some of the key issues facing Pakistan’s domestic and foreign policy fronts. You may not remember me, but we’ve briefly met a couple of times in London, Oxford and Lahore in the past. Coming to the point, your party came to … [Read more...] about An open letter to the PM Khan — I
An invitation to American University, Washington DC on November 10, 2018While visiting the United States for official work a few weeks ago, I was bestowed the honour to be invited as a special guest by eminent Pakistani-American scholar, author and former diplomat Professor Akbar S. Ahmed to attend alecture by Mowahid Hussain Shah, another distinguished member of the diasporas’ legal community, at the American University’s School of International Service (SIS) in … [Read more...] about An invitation to American University, Washington DC
Indian intransigence exposes who doesn’t want peace in South Asia: Maleeha Lodhi on October 20, 2018Date: 17th October 2018 Her Excellency Dr Maleeha Lodhi is a Pakistani diplomat currently serving as the country's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. She has previously served as envoy to London and Washington DC. This interview was recently conducted by Hassan Khan at Pakistan's UN Mission in New York City, United States. Q- In an increasingly unstable global order, as … [Read more...] about Indian intransigence exposes who doesn’t want peace in South Asia: Maleeha Lodhi
Locked horns! on October 2, 2018New York City: Dialogue? What Dialogue? New Delhi and Islamabad have once again locked horns against each other at the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). The events preceding the respective addresses of the foreign ministers of the two countries were no less than a dramatic scene out of a political thriller, with bilateral talks being stalled at the 11th hour by the Indian government. … [Read more...] about Locked horns!
India major impediment to regional progress: Pakistan on September 29, 2018NEW YORK: Pakistan has accused India of creating hurdles in the way of promoting regional cooperation from the platform of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), after Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj left a SAARC meeting before hearing the Pakistan's statement. "One country is holding SAARC hostage to its unruly attitude," he told reporters after participating … [Read more...] about India major impediment to regional progress: Pakistan
Macron defies isolationist approach on September 27, 2018NEW YORK: French President Emmanuel Macron defied the notion of isolationism and called on the world to adopt multilateralism in his address to the 73rd UN General Assembly session held in New York City on Tuesday (25 Sept). He was indirectly referring to US President Donald Trump's speech earlier in the day which embodied the notions of nationalism and 'self-styled' patriotism. Moreover, he also … [Read more...] about Macron defies isolationist approach
Additional Secretaries heading important Federal Divisions in PTI Government? on September 26, 2018As per the rules of business, a Federal Division is headed by a federal secretary of BPS-22, which is the highest possible rank attainable by bureaucrats in Pakistan. If no suitable grade 22 officer is available, a grade 21 officer can be appointed as Additional Secretary in charge to run a division, temporarily. However, there have to be exceptional circumstances, and that too just as an adhoc … [Read more...] about Additional Secretaries heading important Federal Divisions in PTI Government?
Does High Commissioner to UK project ‘Naya Pakistan’? on September 16, 2018Earlier this week, various mainstream news channels have carried reports of Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sahibzada Ahmed Khan, making a mockery of him self and the exalted office he represents; at an awards ceremony hosted by HUM TV last Sunday evening. In the midst of prominent film stars, Ahmed Khan was allegedly intoxicated at the event. He initially amused the stars … [Read more...] about Does High Commissioner to UK project ‘Naya Pakistan’?
