Malik Muhammad Ashraf

Media represents the society, and because of its demonstrated and inherent ability to influence human perceptions and create events, it is universally acknowledged as the fourth pillar of the state. The pluralist and free media acting as a watchdog of public interests, the carrier of information and promoter of a free and balanced debate, is […]

Notwithstanding strained relations with India and Afghanistan and the collusion between the two to malign and isolate Pakistan, the latter remains committed to continue its efforts not only to mend fences with them but also to forge mutually beneficial strong economic ties with them. The civil and military leadership is unanimous in regards to pursuing […]

Corruption is generally defined as misuse of entrusted power or authority by elected politicians or appointed civil servants for private gains. It usually entails embezzlement of funds, nepotism, kickbacks, bribery as well as deliberate attempts to perpetuate a system with inbuilt avenues of corruption, graft and entitlement. Corruption has many forms but the major cause […]

Indian involvement in fomenting terrorism in Pakistan and its support to insurgents in Balochistan is an established fact. The government of Pakistan has been continuously sensitising the world capitals, including the US as well the UN, about Indian involvement in these sinister acts. The UN and the US have even been handed over dossiers with […]

There are no two opinions about the fact that the biggest threat to the unity and integrity of the country is the burgeoning religious extremism and culture of intolerance. It was probably in the backdrop of this painful reality that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while addressing the international Seerat conference in Lahore on the birth […]

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani of late has been accusing Pakistan of supporting and abetting terrorism in Afghanistan by providing sanctuaries to the militant outfits on its soil, and it has almost become visceral for him to raise an accusing finger towards Pakistan whenever an attack occurs in Afghanistan. Pakistan invariably has been denying any involvement […]

Regional connectivity and development of the required infrastructure through cooperative efforts of the participating countries for shared economic prosperity is a visionary concept and recipe for addressing issues related to poverty alleviation and development, as well as ensuring peace through economic interdependence. The leadership of new China deserves credit for pioneering this movement through its […]

Notwithstanding the efforts of the US and its western allies to have India admitted to the prestigious international nuclear club, the NSG, the latter was not given the nod by the plenary session of the group held in Vienna, last week. For any nuclear nation to become a member of the NSG, signing of NPT […]

India continues to deal with the people of Kashmir with a heavy hand to quell the uprising that erupted in all ten districts of Jammu and Kashmir after the killing of Burhan Wani on 8 July. Its security forces have killed more than hundred people and injured and maimed nearly 13,000 through the use of […]

It is a universally accepted principle of jurisprudence and, undoubtedly, a law that litigants or media should avoid commenting on an issue that is pending for adjudication before a court in such a way that could prejudice the trial by exerting pressure on judges, jurors and witnesses. Such a behaviour is tantamount to contempt of […]