Proud of you, Imranon July 23, 2019All of Imran Khan'strips abroad as PM has been of great importance to Pakistan. The most anticipated (and more important than others) was his 3-day trip of the United States (US). Primarily Pakistan badly needed to mend fences with the US on a number of thorny issues, secondarily we had to attract very much needed investment. Travelling with a small delegation to Washington DC on a Qatar Airways … [Read more...] about Proud of you, Imran
ICJ’s Kulbhushan Yadav verdicton July 23, 2019A serving officer of (Lieutenant Commander's rank) of the Indian Navy (commissioned 1991) involved in subversive activities inside Pakistan, Indian RAW agent Kulbhushan Yadav was captured in Balochistan in March 2016. During videotaped interrogation, Kulbhushan explained his motivation for working for RAW as the attack on the Indian Parliament in December 2001. He admitted in the video that he was … [Read more...] about ICJ’s Kulbhushan Yadav verdict
Analysis made a year agoon July 22, 2019Dangerous LiaisonsMay 24, 2018The Soviet invasion in 1979 precipitated a large influx of Afghans into Pakistan, mainly from the Kabul elite, the affluent bought up residential homes and even small businesses, mainly in transportation. As the war reached the countryside the not so affluent started to cross over to escape being caught in the crossfire. The (mostly Pashtuns) Afghans owned … [Read more...] about Analysis made a year ago
The painful lessons of Reko Diq (Part ii)on July 19, 2019To quote from my article "ANOTHER REKO DIQ SCANDAL?" of July 10, 2014, "Controversially appointed Vice Chairman Balochistan Investment Board (BIB), one of Arsalan's (former Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry's son) first (and probably only) acts was announcing the multi-billion dollar Reko Diq gold mines would be awarded to the highest bidder through an open global tender to be floated. Jan … [Read more...] about The painful lessons of Reko Diq (Part ii)
The painful lessons of Reko Diq (Part I)on July 17, 2019Baluchistan is Pakistan's province of superlatives: the largest province, it is the most neglected province in terms of infrastructure development, education etc. but also the richest province in terms of natural resources including the world largest copper and gold reserves. These reserves will play an important role in Baluchistan's and Pakistan's development if and when explored. Given the … [Read more...] about The painful lessons of Reko Diq (Part I)
Ross Perot, Sr extraordinary Americanon July 15, 2019The grand old man was 89 when he lost the struggle against his cancer. The news about the demise of Ross Perot Sr. in Dallas came as a shock one is never ready and prepared for losing someone. His son Ross Perot Jr is one of my best friends.Born in modest circumstances in Texas in 1930, a time when the country was aching under the burden of the Great Depression, Ross, Sr became a self-made … [Read more...] about Ross Perot, Sr extraordinary American
Falsification and Perjuryon July 11, 2019With most of the leading opposition leaders in jail now for corruption, nepotism, money-laundering, and even drug smuggling, etc, the second and third tier party leaders are taking the stage. With this the resultant tenor is becoming rougher and more. With no hope of the masses turning out in numbers in the streets, other means are being used to keep the pot boiling in the "abba-bachao" (save … [Read more...] about Falsification and Perjury
World Economic Forum important for Pakistanon July 10, 2019Founded in 1971 the World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international organization for public-private partnership. The Forum engages the foremost business, political and other leaders of society to shape global regional and industrial agendas. With globalization moving forward at a fast pace WEF has become to be one of the most influential international economic organizations. Membership is awarded … [Read more...] about World Economic Forum important for Pakistan
Bringing thieves to justiceon July 4, 2019PTI'selectoral victory in the last election has not been accepted by the political opposition parties in Pakistan. Calling the elections 'rigged' and the PM 'selected' is the political opposition's way to undermine Imran Khan's creditability and that of his government. This despite the fact that no rigging has been proven. This simple gesture of acknowledging political reality as a matter of fair … [Read more...] about Bringing thieves to justice
Accepting unity in diversityon June 11, 2019A weak economy, growing poverty, educational crises and many more has never stopped us from creating additional problems. The recurring one recently being when the month of Ramadan would start and accordingly when Eid would bring an end to that holy month of fasting. What if the moon is not sighted everywhere at the same time or if the community of one area cannot agree if the moon has been seen? … [Read more...] about Accepting unity in diversity
