American Indifference to Basic Science: Science and Societyon July 5, 2020There is evidence that businessmen became a more dominant class between 1830 and 1900 than they had been before. Equalitarianism influenced them, not by weakening their power, but by making this more economic than social. Technology made possible new and greater fortunes. At the same time, equalitarianism undermined certain social ideals, which had tempered the […]
Way to correcting wrongson June 29, 2020Rule is an authoritative regulation or standard to be followed, a regulation adopted by the legislative body to secure adequate debate, freedom of expression, full consideration, and protection of the minority against surprise or fraud, and the orderly and prompt disposal of business. Rule of law is an Anglo-American doctrine that the law is supreme […]
Global inequality and exploitationon June 18, 2020Around the world, inequality is a significant determinant of human behavior, opening doors of opportunity to some and closing them to others. A very few centuries ago, such Vast divides in global wealth did not exist. Except for a very few rulers and land Owners everyone in the world was poor. In much of Europe, […]
Defeating racism and resolving conflictson June 15, 2020Members of a racial minority find it much more difficult to blend in with the larger society and gain acceptance from the majority. In the US retail stores, white customers have different experiences from black customers. They are less likely than blacks to have their cards refused, and less likely to be viewed with suspicion […]
Random Thoughtson June 10, 2020Permit yourself a drift for a while, the pressure is removed, certainty returns to you for a way forward. Focus on possibilities of success. Stay close to reality, make sure your imagination is used not to escape reality but to create it. It is a small world that encourages integration, cooperation and coordination for peace, […]
Welcome New Developments in Afghanistanon May 22, 2020Pakistan welcomes the signing of the agreement among political leaders in Kabul regarding the formation of inclusive government and High Council of National Reconciliation. Foreign Office spokesperson Aisha Farooqi said that at this critical juncture, it is vitally important that all Afghan leaders work together constructively in the supreme interest of Afghan people and help […]
The Pandemic: facts and issueson May 17, 2020Looking at the activity in public spaces in general, and markets in particular, sadly the people have ignored the instructions regarding preventive measures. The public is non-serious about COVID-19. They are neither practicing social distancing nor following standard operating procedures (SOPs). The government knew that complete lockdown would affect ordinary people adversely, hence it was […]
Public policy reflections and linkageson May 5, 2020The appointments of Senator Shibli Faraz as information minister and Lt-General (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa as special assistant to the prime minister on information are welcome developments. Also, Prime Minister Press Secretory Shahera Shahid, a grade 21 officer of information group, has been appointed the principal information officer. Though highly important at all times, the […]
Coronavirus- a major global issueon April 27, 2020Currently social distancing was the only solution to overcome the problem of Coronavirus spread. If people implemented the government instructions and the standard operating procedures (SOPs) at the government institutions, the Corona Pandemic could be controlled soon. The Principal, Post-Graduate Medical Institute, Prof Al-Fareed Zafar, has meanwhile informed that the task force for coronavirus, specialists […]
Managing people and the coronaviruson April 24, 2020Some countries feel they must now start getting some of their people back to work, even as they continue with their respective arrangements and measures of standard operating procedures (SOPs) of lockdowns, Pakistan being among them. Strategy being followed here is to ensure that the policy does not lead to deaths by hunger and starvation […]