Iftikhar Ahmad

Our political leadership has to be true believer in democracy, rule of law, fairness, need for justice and credibility in accountability. Equality of opportunity means competition and achievement, with focus on humanism and hardwork to strength all institutions, strong in the principle of checks and balances. Leaders and followers all need to rethink and think of consequences of what they seek to … [Read more...] about Racist India, Kashmir and Muslims

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Asif Saeed Khosa has said that the Judiciary as an institution deems the impression about ongoing accountability process being political engineering a dangerous trend. CJP urged for steps to dispel this impression. The Supreme Court, as a relevant organ of state, thinks steps need to be taken "urgently so that the accountability process does not lose credibility", … [Read more...] about Credibility of accountability process

After the air crash of General Zia-ul-Haq’s C-130 aircarft at Bahawalpur on 17 August 1988 Ghulam Ishaq Khan, Chairman of the Senate was sworn in as Acting President. The army top brass surveyed the situation and Ghulam Ishaq Khan the Acting President was “called” to GHQ to be informed that he was “selected” to be the President. After being sworn in as President he decided to bring back political … [Read more...] about Make and break in politics

In context of Imran-Trump meeting in White House Washington should play a more proactive role and make good on Mr. Trump's offer to mediate on the Kashmir dispute for long-term peace. There is urgent need to de-escalate present hostilities to avert a potential war in the region that would have long-term consequences and impact for the entire world. A constructive American engagement with India and … [Read more...] about Trump’s offer of mediation on Kashmir

Pakistan's ambassador to the United States, AsadMajeed Khan, said in an interview to the editorial board of the New York Times that Pakistan could re-deployed troops from the Afghanistan border to the Kashmir frontier, a shift that could complicate American peace talks with the Taliban. He said when the Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan met last month with President Trump at the White House, the … [Read more...] about Justice for Kashmiris means giving them right of self determination

After the Imran - Trump meeting and Trump's offer of negotiating on Kashmir India has become more violent and brutal, having zero concern for human rights and regional peace. Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting of National Security Committee (NSC) that denounced Indian army's destabilising efforts at a time when Pakistan and the United States were focused on resolving Afghan conflict. … [Read more...] about Indian war hysteria – Kashmir issue

When I wrote my article, "Congratulations Mr. Trump", immediately after his victory in the presidential race in the United States, I was hopeful that he would open the door to traditional friendly relations between the United States and Pakistan. Conversation is the way forward, the meeting between Donald Trump and Imran Khan went very well and so was a lively and candid press conference covering … [Read more...] about Imran Khan — Donald Trump meeting

For the sake of positive national image all Pakistanis are expected to keep their cool. Let us think positively to have a clear understanding of what is happening around and what is good for Pakistan on domestic and international scene and that what should be our reaction and line of action. Opinion is important to know and reflect on, no matter what is your profession and standing in the society. … [Read more...] about Failed financial discipline