Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s vision was an undivided Bengal and an undivided Punjab, “two countries one nation,” said the Vice Chairman of the Board of Management Quaid-e-Azam House, Ikram Sehgal. The Board of Management of the Quaid-e-Azam House Museum, formerly Flagstaff House, hosted a special event on 11 September 2024 – Wednesday to honor the…
Sikandar Hayat’s vision for the education sector in Punjab focuses on comprehensive reforms aimed at improving literacy rates, enhancing the quality of education, and ensuring equitable access for all students. Key components of his vision include modernizing the curriculum, integrating technology into classrooms, and strengthening teacher training programs. Additionally, Hayat emphasizes the importance of vocational…
The Asaan Mobile Account (AMA) scheme is a groundbreaking initiative that allows individuals to open a bank account using their mobile phone, without internet connectivity. It is launched by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in collaboration with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Virtual Remittance Gateway (VRG). The AMA platform has been launched under…
The launch of the 13th, 14th and 15th volumes named ‘Terms of Frustration’, ‘Dreams and the Reality’, and ‘The Kakar Model’ in Ikram Sehgal’s series, “A Personal Chronicle of Pakistan” took place at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad on August 9, 2024. The event drew a distinguished gathering, including prominent academicians, businessmen, government officials, military…
Pakistan’s economy is in the woods, and it is impacting national security in the long run. The country’s desperateness to strike a deal once again with the Washington-based lender, the IMF, has come with severe geo-strategic crosscurrents. The Fund is out to fleece a pound of flesh and wants it to be bloodless. Thus, a…
This is the story of a courageous girl from a disadvantaged neighborhood in Karachi’s Korangi area. Despite facing challenging circumstances, she became the first person in her family to graduate and is now serving as a Town Officer after passing the Sindh Public Service Commission examination and working in the Town Municipal Corporation Landhi, District…
India exhibited its capability to keep diverse partners on its side, in an earnest attempt to foment a balanced foreign policy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surprisingly debut visit to Russia, after kick-starting his third-term in office, had categorical messages for Moscow, Washington and Beijing, apart from Brussels. New Delhi was pushing the envelope of strategic…
Some keys unlock doors, allowing us to delve into the innermost dimensions of our minds. These keys – upbringing, experiences, setbacks, education, and others – unleash a flood of curiosity, imagination, and limitless thinking power, enabling us to contemplate and question the world around us. Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon…
For every professional, making the move from academics to the business world is a major turning point. This transition presents a number of difficulties for many students, including adjusting to a new corporate culture, comprehending and negotiating office politics, striking a balance between work and personal life, and overcoming emotions of being an impostor. A…
The concept of “security” is deeply rooted in history, deriving from the Latin word “securus,” meaning freedom from worry. It evolved in the 16th century as states became the primary actors in the international system post-Treaty of Westphalia in 1648, making security a top priority in a self-help world. This basic understanding of security has…
