Brutalities in Indian occupied Kashmir on September 26, 2019Since independence in 1947, Pakistan has experienced and witnessed tensions between the unitary definition of the nation, inherited from Jinnah, and centrifugal ethnic forces; between civilians and army officers who are not always in favour of or against democracy; and between the Islamists and those who define Islam only as a cultural identity marker. A […]
Racist India, Kashmir and Muslims on September 21, 2019Our 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 […]
Credibility of accountability process on September 15, 2019Chief 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 […]
Make and break in politics on September 6, 2019After 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 […]
Trump’s offer of mediation on Kashmir on August 29, 2019In 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 Public Policy Debate on August 26, 2019The context and spirit of public policy aimed at common welfare have to be adhered to strictly to facilitate citizens engaged in improving the state of the economy, which is currently in crisis and handling multiple internal and external problems. Initiatives in this context by the government, especially by the Prime Minister and his cabinet […]
Justice for Kashmiris means giving them right of self determination on August 19, 2019Pakistan’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 […]
Indian war hysteria – Kashmir issue on August 8, 2019After 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 […]
Imran Khan — Donald Trump meeting on July 25, 2019When 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 […]
Failed financial discipline on July 13, 2019For 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 […]