Coronavirus: Lessons to Learn on April 17, 2020Irrespective of sources of suggestions to improve and go for most effective ways of managing coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19 outbreak) the executive branch of the government should be prepared to act promptly to consider measures which are ‘doable’ and also within the limited resources that Pakistan is making best use of. There should be clear focus […]
Sugar and wheat price manipulations on April 12, 2020With anti-monopoly and anti-trust laws in place, and relentless fighter in Prime Minister Imran Khan on the stage, how could feudal go manipulating our agriculture potential? What have been the cost benefit and ultimate price hike and shortage of sugar and wheat/atta etc? Why should people suffer on account of manipulations by the office holders, […]
Prospective From Pendemic on April 6, 2020From the hustle and bustle to the sounds of silence From the pomp and boom to the mundane and gloom The pandemic has brought the world to a grinding halt Yet it provides us a moment for reflection and thought While people perished from war and hunger We hardly moved, often remained in slumber Oppression, […]
Managing COVID-19 on April 4, 2020It is appreciable reviewing steps taken to fight coronavirus to have an idea of roadblocks and problems in implementation and new thinking that can help in the way forward. A lobal lockdown tightens as coronavirus deaths mount. New waves of outbreak in the US have pushed the nation’s containment efforts to brink. Despite slivers of […]
Coronavirus war: Need for self-discipline on March 25, 2020An updated review of the spread and prevention of COVID-19 is essential for effectively managing the crisis that is disastrous for the world population and the economy. New behavior patterns are required to make new adjustments and the need for a balance in approaches and strategies that depend on sound policies for a way forward. […]
The defining global health crisis of the time on March 21, 2020The best way to deal with coronavirus is keeping away from crowds and washing hands with water and soap. Raising awareness is a vital help. No handshake, no touching eyes, nose and face. It means social and physical distancing to prevent disease from spreading. No panic as only a small percentage of population is affected, […]
Faith and hope on March 15, 2020Pakistan has urged the world to stop India’s belligerence as New Delhi continued to crush the minorities. India had made life for the minorities miserable. Urgent steps were required to force an end to India’s “discriminatory and anti-minority” policies. Last month’s violence in India’s capital, which predominately targeted Muslims was of great concern to Pakistan. […]
The US and Afghanistan: many a slip twixt cup and lip on March 11, 2020What was the need for a violent reaction on the part of the US if the goal was to create an environment for peace and to end the long war that was needlessly imposed by the US on Afghanistan? Pakistan has urged the United States and Afghanistan to keep their eyes open after 27 people […]
Positivity, peace and stability on February 27, 2020The Trump administration’s statement regarding India-Pakistan ties as a precursor to the US President’s visit to India is a positive indicator for Pakistan. The statement stopped short of directly implicating India in its consistent cross-border attacks, the treatment of Kashmiris in Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK) or the Marginalization of Muslims through the citizenship amendment Act. […]
Policy And Politics: resolving issues on February 19, 2020Spend time to make sure, you do things that you don’t have to regret; time you have is to think how best to make of it; only time can tell what is significant, right or wrong. Our approaches and thinking can differ but we need to note that time lost is increased opportunity cost, reflecting […]