Suicide AttacksAt least 17 people were killed and 31 others sustained injuries in a suicide attack at the campaign office of Asfandyar Kakar, an independent candidate of PB-47 for Balochistan Assembly, in Khanozai union council of Pishin District on February 7, reports Dawn. Pishin District’s deputy commissioner, Jumma Dad Mandokhail, said the explosive material was…
Individual and collective social evolution is an interesting area of study. Famous historian Will Durant summarizes this process as “in ages of poverty and chaos, the will to believe is paramount, for courage is the one thing needful; in ages of wealth, the intellectual powers come to the fore as offering preferment and progress; consequently,…
The concept of National Interest is very important in terms of international relations because it provides the data and material upon which foreign policy of any nation is defined and evolved. The national interest is a sovereign state’s set goals and ambitions such as social development, health, education, economy, military industrial complex, national security, etc….
Security expert by day, poet and writer by night, Haya Fatima Sehgal explores social issues and cultural dilemmas Haya Fatima Sehgal is an artist, author and poet who has recently launched two books. Her compilation of articles titled Resilient Pakistan was recently launched at the Quaid-e-Azam House, where she discussed her book in a panel…
Two years after the Russian aggression over Ukraine, the war mosaic is evenly split. There are tales of valour and resilience by the Ukrainians and, likewise, one of strategic excellence as far as the Russians are concerned. The dilemma whatsoever is with Europe and the United States, as they have not been able to stand…
So tell the tale — perhaps they will reflect. [Koran 7:176] “The Vision of Islam” authored by Dr. Sachiko Murata and Dr. William C. Chittick delves into the multifaceted aspects of Islam, including practice, faith, spirituality (Ihsan), and the Islamic perspective on history, drawing from the teachings of the Hadith of Gabriel. Dr. Israr Ahmed (may…
The Greeks have given us many things – democracy, philosophy, architecture, mythology, the Olympics – the list goes on. Another highly valuable Greek contribution to this world is logic. It was Aristotle, Plato and Socrates who were its biggest proponents and underpinned it with knowledge, analysis and judgement. Subsequently, societies were steeped in logical thinking…
Salman Ali, Moderator/CEO VRG Welcome to the Pakistan Pavilion and the lunch event with the topic of Digital Pakistan. Before I start and give the introduction of all the speakers, let me first call upon Mr Urs Lustenberger President SACC to welcome the speakers and the audience. Dr Urs Lustenberger, President SACC Thank you, Excellencies,…
Zarrar Sehgal, Chairman Pathfinder Group Here at the World Economic Forum, it’s wonderful to see so many familiar faces and new faces. On behalf of myself and Ikram Sehgal, I welcome you. Before introducing our esteemed guests, I just wanted to say a little bit about VRG and Digital Financial Inclusion. Pakistan has a National…
The Pathfinder Group and Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) organized an event “Investing in Pakistan Lunch” on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the Pakistan Pavilion in Davos, Switzerland during the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting at the Morosani Posthotel. The event was moderated by Haya Fatima Sehgal, renowned author of “Resilient Pakistan.” Among the…
