A UN-mandated investigative body, in its report released two days ago, concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and held Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responsible. According to the report, explicit statements by Israeli civilian and military authorities, along with patterns of military action, “indicated that the genocidal acts were committed with intent to […]
Evolving New World Order
There is nothing permanent in this world. That is an irrefutable reality corroborated by the world history. Enmities, Friendships and alliances between the states keep shifting in conformity with changed strategic and geo-political interests and in some cases also on the basis of genocidal policies pursued by a particular state whose allies no more find […]
Welcome Bonhomie
It is indeed gratifying to note that relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh which have remained frozen for too long marked by mistrust, missed opportunities and painful shared past are now poised for renewed bonhomie between them as transpired during the recent visit Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Dhaka. The commitments made during the visit – […]
Discrimination against pensioners
Civilized nations and governments ruling the state with the 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 […]
A Lie has No Legs
There is a proverb: “A lie has no legs,” which means that a lie and falsehood have no foundation or support to stand on and are bound to be exposed or disproved. There is no way one can get away with it. The proverb stands reinforced and corroborated by the exposure of Indian lies during […]
Well-Deserved Thanksgiving Day
The Pakistani nation justifiably observed Thanksgiving Day on Friday in recognition of the befitting response given to the Indian aggression by our armed forces, by the blessing of God and leaving the enemy licking its wounds. The significance of this triumph lies in the fact that our valiant armed forces inflicted a humiliating defeat on […]
Sharing River Waters
Rivers are not man-made waterways but naturally developed water resources. There are 148 rivers in the world out of which 30 traverse through three countries, 9 through four countries and 13 through five or more. These trans-boundary water resources are 60% of the world’s fresh water flows and 153 countries have territory within at least […]
Misconceived Notions
The snow-balling insurgency and acts of terrorism in Balochistan are the subject of debate in the media, in political circles and among the intelligentsia. The perturbing aspect of the discussion is that all these circles seem to have bought the narrative of the Nawabs and Sardars of Balochistan that the successive federal governments were responsible […]
A Man Without Conscience
Former President Arif Alvi is currently in the United States, where he has made several statements regarding Pakistan’s political situation. In a recent interview with CNN, he described the current government in Pakistan as “fascist” and alleged that it operates with the support of unseen forces. He claimed that Imran Khan has been imprisoned for […]
Fair Deal for Working Journalists
In a democratic dispensation media has a pivotal role in advancing and protecting democratic norms, freedom of expression which is a bulwark for other liberties and also strengthening the edifice of the state. It is because of this perceived role of the media that it is regarded as fourth pillar of the state. Media has […]