A National Psycho-political Analysison November 4, 2019Imagine “true” soul-searching, mind-blowing and heart-scanning endeavours to efficiently, effectively and enormously address our social, economic and political woes, as we have already tested in vain many a “guru-like” strategy in this regard. Pondering, delving and sharing honestly, earnestly and inventively into truth, facts and reality, it is just a question of attitudes, mindsets and […]
UN Day and children of the worldon October 24, 2019Whether they are the flood-hit children of Lakho Pir and Raajgoth, Jharak, or those flood-affected little folks of Jhando Marri, Tando Hafiz, Sindh, Pakistan; be they poor, hungry and sick street children of Calcutta, Bombay or Delhi, India or those in wretched life conditions in Chad, Gabon and Mali; whether they are physically, mentally and […]
Question marks on UN Dayon October 23, 2019There are primary questions about the UN to think about than only to lament on its nagging problems or standard opinions. Why has it not efficiently and effectively coped with the deteriorating world peace and security and worsening state of human rights and injustice? Should the UN managers only rest on some such laurels as […]
Independence Day: unlocking the gems of Pakistanon August 14, 2019Felicitating Pakistan and Pakistanis on the auspicious commemoration of our Independence Day is important, indeed. But what is more vital is tapping our brightest jewels on this highly blessed occasion to gear towards a better and brighter Pakistan. Pakistan is indeed a dream-come-true reality of our beloved poet of the East, Allama Iqbal and the […]
From leadership to statesmanshipon August 1, 2019So much has been said and done on as well as by political leaders that the present times call for something beyond repetition and monotony. The political leadership is commonly understood as the ability of the government and opposition to guide and support the vote bank to cherished results. The reality tells a different story, […]
CSR agenda in national affairson September 18, 2018It is a twin strategy that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in national and multinational organizations need to address, on the one hand, the urgent needs of the less-privileged, and on the other, initiating a training and development program for them in order to enhance their job-oriented skills and help them move forward in their professional […]
The essence of foreign policyon August 29, 2018Deviating from the status quo in Pakistan’s foreign policy is a tough ask. Especially amidst internal pressures, distractions, external obligations and compulsions that need no introduction. It is the question of our state extending a genuine olive branch to our antagonists with dignity and honour. It requires a great deal of skill and acumen in […]
Celebrating the spirit of freedomon August 11, 2018 Independence Day is rejuvenation of the young nation vowing hearts and souls out for Pakistan in letter and spirit. From Karachi to KPK young sentiments reflect such original belief that Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal envisioned and Quaid-I-Azam realized as the dream of the creation of Pakistan came true. Children are engrossed decorating stalls and […]
From Karachi to KPK: Child labor on May Dayon May 1, 2018It is highly revealing how the entire nation and indeed the whole world commemorates the 1st of May as Labour Day, while countless children sweat and struggle for their livelihood throughout the entire year. The holiday, moreover, means little for the impoverished children who work even on May Day in Karachi’s Kharadar, Meethadar, Ranchor Line, […]
When breaking news backfireson October 7, 2017The public’s memory is short. Twelve years is not too long a time to forget the devastating earthquake that struck Pakistan’s northern areas and Islamabad with its catastrophic fallout obliterating life and property and gearing NGOs, national and international governments to play their respective roles in relief measures. The media also played it’s role, but […]