Education and the future of a country on September 21, 2020Education is critical for economic development as well as human and social interaction within society. Economic development without substantial investment in human capital is unsustainable. Education enriches people’s understanding of themselves and the world. The level of education among the people determines the quality of life in a society. Without education or quality education, there […]
Are dual citizens spies or traitors? Show me proof on August 27, 2020Citizenship by birth or acquired provides the right to vote, the right to a passport, the right to leave and return to the country, the right to own property, the right to hold any public office, the right to live in the country, and to work. Once one becomes a citizen, these rights are recognized […]
Why are Governments not Trusted? on August 12, 2020Most citizens pay taxes that fund government programs and services. Most of the taxpayers’ money is spent on administration. They spend money on the executive departments, judiciary, and legislature. In addition to paying for these branches, they spend money on social services, education, infrastructure, and other development projects. Unfortunately, no one knows whether these branches […]
Should PM Khan (minus one) or PTI (minus all) stay in control? (Part-II) on July 27, 2020Trump divides and conquers by creating a division among groups of people or blaming the so-called “deep state” to cover up his incompetence. Similarly, Khan blames the previous governments for corruption or claims that mafia and cartels are undermining his government, hoping that he will fool people by blaming someone else for his failure. However, […]
Should PM Khan (minus one) or PTI (minus all) stay in control? (Part-I) on July 25, 2020Pakistan Today (July 1, 2020) has reported that “Imran Khan knows more than anyone else that those who brought him to power are getting increasingly frustrated with his lack of performance. Despite having the full support of all the agencies and departments of the government, the PTI administration has miserably failed to resolve every crisis […]
Oh, God! are you watching? on July 13, 2020Most people believe that God created the universe and all its creatures. The Bible teaches that God alone created the universe. It also gives us several reasons why He did it. “The LORD has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble” (Proverbs 16:4). Muslims believe in one God who […]
PIA: Save it from its Miseries ( Part II) on July 2, 2020To show how inefficient PIA is, on 28 Sept. 2018, Federal Information Minister Chaudhry informed the media that PIA had a ratio of more than 500 employees per aircraft. Chaudhry provided the following statistics: * Permanent employees: 14,800 * Employees on daily wages: 3700 * Employees per jet: More than 500 * Financial loss in […]
PIA: Save it from its Miseries (Part I) on July 1, 2020Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) CEO has been touting the financial gains made by the national carrier all year, but the stock exchange still awaits financial statements from 2018. Last year’s financial data has not even been audited. However, the CEO claims that the airline had increased its revenues by 41 per cent in the last […]
Want to discriminate? ask God first! (Part-II) on June 15, 2020What is worse is Muslim countries creating conflict because of their sectarian (religious) differences. For example, Iran’s (Shiite) conflict with Saudi Arabia (Sunni), and Iraq (Sunni) was at war with Iran (Shiite) for 11 years. However, nothing is/was accomplished by pursuing these conflicts between or among Muslim countries, except they weaken their countries economically and […]
Want to discriminate? ask God first! (Part-I) on June 15, 2020“If me [sic] being gay was a choice, it was a choice that was made far, far above my pay grade,” Buttigieg said. “And that’s the thing I wish Mike Pence’s of the world would understand. That if you got a problem with who I am, your problem is not with me — your quarrel, […]