Malik Muhammad Ashraf

The much-hyped public rally, where Imran Khan had promised to spring a surprise did happen on March 27 with considerable attendance, but without any revelation, which could have stirring effect on the public. It was a pack of usual rhetoric of conspiracy and foreign money being used to topple his government, which we have often […]

The emergence of Pakistan on an ideological basis was arguably the most unparalleled event of the 20th century. This miracle, as described by some historians, was made possible by the indomitable leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah against the wishes of the Hindu leadership and the British rulers. It was under his leadership that the Muslims […]

Notwithstanding the fact that Prime Minister Imran has been a strong proponent of the concept of neutrality, taking pride in being instrumental to the introduction of neutral umpires in cricket, and has sung praises of the idea in terms of impartial behaviour or conduct of state institutions, he has come up with a new interpretation […]

The management of foreign affairs is an arduous undertaking, in view of the fact that they are not conducted in conformity with the principles enshrined in the UN Charter but are orchestrated in conformity with the strategic and geopolitical interests. Principles, conventions and international laws are for the smaller and weaker nations while big powers […]

Civilized nations and governments ruling the state with a mandate of the people invariably show great respect for their senior citizens and take all possible steps to make their lives comfortable as a token of appreciation for the services that they rendered in the development of their countries. They are extended multiple privileges that reflect […]

In a video message to a webinar organised by Washington-based advocacy group, Indian American Muslim Council, last week, world-renowned scholar, author, and activist, Noam Chomsky, observed, “The pathology of Islamophobia is growing throughout the West but it is taking its most lethal form in India.” “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s right-wing Hindu nationalist regime has sharply […]

Ever since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China in 1951, they have always been on the upward curve without seeing any hiccups. It is indeed a unique relationship that has now been transformed into infallible bonds between the two countries. It is an enviable synthesis of unchangeable geographical realities, inseparable long-term strategic, […]

The Indian security forces have been using ruthless force to suppress the freedom struggle of the people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K), which they launched in 1989 after having been frustrated by the Indian intransigence to grant them the right of self-determination. According to reports compiled by human rights organizations and other authentic […]

Machiavelli, regarded as the father of nationalism, is usually perceived as a proponent of politics divorced from conventional morality and bringing forth all means in the quest for political power, even the most unscrupulous. There are many takers of that view and in most of the third world countries including Pakistan, morality has no place […]

Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry had admitted that it was a mistake on the part of the PTI government not to hold new elections for local bodies during the first year of coming into power. He further confessed that the chief ministers have been resisting the restoration of the local governments. He deserves a […]