On an election petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) alleging poll rigging in NA-125 in Lahore, an election tribunal decided in May this year that the irregularities were serious enough to cancel the constituency’s 2013 election results. Terming it null and void, the tribunal de-seated PML (N)’s Khawaja Saad Rafique, the Federal Minister for Railways….
In an erratic move, the Afghan government has walked away from the second round of the peace talks with mediation of any second country, and has asked Pakistan to take action against Taliban leadership in its territory instead of bringing them to the negotiation table. The former president, Hamid Karzai who recently opposed Ghani’s soft…
Dear Readers, A quick glance into our short history will show that barring a few honourable exceptions, we were unable to produce a truly capable and credible leader who could represent this nation’s interests. Over the decades, partly because of continued military dictatorships and partly because of the shenanigans of our politicians, Pakistan lost what…
Change is obvious. Change is permanent. Change is real. The Republic of Uzbekistan has achieved high rates of economic growth and social development because of its rigorous economic, financial and social reforms. Strategic planning, visionary leadership and its unique economic development model played important part in the continuous upward socio-economic development of Uzbekistan. Change brought…
American National Security Advisor Susan Rice’s visit had been planned in advance had nothing to do with the current tension between India and Pakistan. Also, would be unrealistic to harbour expectations regarding the US role in Indo-Pak relations. Notwithstanding, trails of Indian arrogance lead towards undue coddling by America and India has to realize that…
