An Intellectual Deconstruction of Secondary Compilations “The views and historical analysis presented in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy or official stance of DJ. This piece is published purely for scholarly reflection and historical inquiry, without intending to incite debate or endorse any specific school…
Dear General Tariq Khan: I read your statement with interest and with considerable sympathy for the distinction you draw between professional disagreement and public disobedience. You are correct that a military organization cannot operate as a debating forum and that officers in service generally voice their objections through the established chain of command. You are…
Why Pakistan’s Housing Sector Must Learn From Israel And Iran The recent conflict between Israel and Iran has exposed a fundamental truth that Pakistan’s housing sector has been long ignored. In a volatile region, the home is the first line of defense. While Israel has mandated protective residential construction for decades and Iran invested heavily…
Child Rape and the Collapse of Human Security in Pakistan As September 2026 passes its midpoint, Pakistan is still arguing about the things that flatter its self image: the credibility of our deterrence, the tempo of hostilities on our frontiers, the merits of carving new administrative units out of tired provinces, etc. While the commentariat…
Good governance matters because it builds trust with the public, reduces corruption, and ensures fair, transparent, and efficient decision-making for organizations and governments alike. Core Benefits of good governance are public trust and accountability, reduced corruption, effective public services, risk management and stability, inclusivity and participation: Engaging diverse voices ensures that policies reflect the real…
Conflicts and geopolitical tensions today are reshaping the Middle East; global energy and trade patterns are under pressure, and technology is transforming economies and societies at unprecedented speed. Pakistan cannot stand apart and only be an observer of these developments. Our challenge is to respond with confidence, cohesion and a clear national purpose. In a…
Mr Farhan Aziz Khawaja (PAS)Pakistan Administrative ServiceDirector General, Civil Services AcademyMr. Farhan Aziz Khawaja, is a seasoned civil servant with diverse public sector experience. He joined civil services as an officer of the District Management Group, now the Pakistan Administrative Service, in 20th Common Training Programme and has worked both in Federal and the Provincial…
A legacy of Strategy, Skill and New Normal The Indo-Pak war of 1965 remains one of the most defining episodes of Pakistan’s history. While many historians term the culmination of this conflict as a stalemate, yet containing a bigger belligerent was a victory for the Pakistani nation and its armed forces. During this test of…
Helen Keller, an exhilarating American author with special needs, was spontaneous as she wrote, “…alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Though the Capitalist West seems to have paid no heed to her wisdom, the Global South these days is apparently marshalling to take a cue from her notes. The…
VRG Receives Global Recognition in Riyadh Virtual Remittance Gateway (VRG) has earned international recognition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, receiving an Honorary Award at the Global Image Award (GIA) Middle East ceremony in Riyadh. VRG CEO Muhammad Salman Ali accepted the honour in the Global Digital Revolution Award category at Holiday Inn Al-Qasr, Al-Olaya,…
