Threats Emanating From Afghanistan on July 22, 2024The 15th report of the ISIL (Daesh) and Al-Qaeda/Taliban Monitoring Team, submitted to the UN Security Council last week contains eye-opening facts. According to this report, the banned militant network Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is the “largest terrorist group” in Afghanistan. One can say unhesitatingly that UN reports have endorsed Pakistan’s genuine concerns that the current […]
Unholy Alliance of Spoilers on July 7, 2024The statement of Interim Afghan Government (IAG) representative Zabhiullah Mujahid after the Doha conference seems misplaced. While praising the spirit of cooperation at the Doha conference, he said “Afghanistan has come out of isolation”. None of the country has recognized the IAG as a legitimate ruling regime. Numerous reports from UN bodies have pointed out […]
AN APPRECIABLE VERDICT on March 31, 2024In a first verdict on 9th May arson, an Anti-terrorism court of Gujranwala has sentenced the fifty-one culprits involved in arson for five years after the completion of the trial. The case pertained to PTI workers vandalizing state and military properties following the arrest of the former prime minister in May previous year. The riot […]
Smooth Transfer Of Power on March 20, 2024The successful conduct of elections across Pakistan was a blow to those who wanted to keep the country in chaos. During the past two years, political turbulence remained at its peak and its ill effects on the economy are yet to be dealt with deliberately. Rumours were spread systematically about the prolonged postponement of elections […]
PEACEFUL POLLING: A RAY OF HOPE FOR PAKISTAN on February 9, 2024The nation feels relieved with the smooth conduct of general elections across Pakistan. After peaceful polling in a congenial environment, the much-awaited results have started pouring in. A smooth transition from the voting phase to the counting process has practically beaten all those quarters who wanted to push Pakistan into the dark pits of chaos. […]
Saffronized Judiciary and Indian Muslims on January 14, 2024Very few Kashmiris might have expected justice from the Indian judiciary on the petitions related to the abolished statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. The controversial verdict of the Indian Supreme Court on the sensitive matter of Jammu and Kashmir’s autonomy has further substantiated the concerns of disappointed residents of Jammu and Kashmir who are undoubtedly […]
Obituary for Press Freedom and Democracy of India on January 4, 2024Ripples created with unexpected raids on BBC offices were downplayed with claims of ardent tax evasion investigations by the Indian government last year. This deceptive argument was too baseless to believe. The timing of meaningful activism of tax authorities was sharply linked with the release of a revealing documentary by BBC UK titled “India: The […]
Raison D’etre of Military Courts on November 6, 2023Debate on the necessity of military courts has revived after the recent 4-1 verdict of a 5-member bench announced in the form of a short order on 23 October. Though detailed judgement is awaited as of today the Ultra Vires tag on Section 2(1) d and Section 59 clause 4 of PAA has practically barred […]
Rule of Superstitious Cult on October 19, 2023A shrewd leader needs to know the multiple exploitative tricks to mesmerize his blind followers in peculiar political culture of Pakistan. One may dislike on moral grounds but artful befooling or charming is an essential part of popular leader’s exploitative tool kit. How can we forget the infamous ‘Religious Touch’ whisper of an aide to […]
Khawarij vs Pakistan on October 1, 2023Suicide attack on peaceful participants of traditional Milad procession in Mastung on the sacred day of 12th Rabi-ul-Awal is undeniably an attempt to destabilize the Pakistan. Cross-border terrorist attack on a post in Zhob and blast during Jumma prayer gathering at a mosque in Hangu on same day are closely synchronized acts to dent the […]