Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui – the Sir Syed of Sindh on July 4, 2020Sindh is proud of producing not only great Sufis but also great social workers and philanthropists like Abdul Sattar Edhi, Hakim Said, Dr Ruth Pfau, Dr Adeeb ul Hassan Rizvi to name a few shining stars in the galaxy of the messiahs who practised humanity rather than preaching it from the pulpit of power or […]
Letter from Mother Nature on June 8, 2020Dear children, I know this letter does not find you in the best of your health and spirits affected by Corona. Since I’m your mother, it grieves me to see you so sick with the virus. I felt compelled to pick up the pen and write to you while you are home-ridden with am ple […]
Police, problems and pandemic on April 25, 2020Abnormal circumstances expose the best and the worst not only in individuals but also in the institutions. Coronavirus has also highlighted the critical role of police in the combat against the contagion. Along with doctors, police personnel are at the forefronts of the fight against the insidious enemy out to rob us of our lives. […]
Poor quality of debate in Pakistan on October 23, 2018Debate is the soul of human civilization. It leads to cooperation and collaboration that is critical to problem-solving and progress. Arguably, it is a rational dialogue that sets human species apart from other creatures. In our society, debate used to be confined to university campuses, political offices or drawing rooms of ruling elite and opinion […]
India’s new Pakistan policy on October 21, 2018Arguably, India lacks a coherent, consistent and prudent policy towards Pakistan-a fact underlined and lamented by the commentators on the Indo-Pak ties. The New Delhi’s Pakistan policy steeped in adhocism and antagonism, alternates between aggressive posture and cosmetic peace overtures. The shifting and visionless Indian approach to Islamabad, has cost peace in the region dearly. […]