Forward: Extract from 13th volume (Terms of Frustration) of Ikram Sehgal’s“A Personal Chronicles of Pakistan” I am pleased to introduce Volume 13 in the series entitled A Personal Chronicle of Pakistan, written by my dear friend Ikram Sehgal. This volume covers the years 2021-2022. Itpresents an important and insightful perspective on the daily events that…
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…
Amidst the beauty of Chakwal, Akhuwat College for Women (ACW) is affiliated with Fatima Jinnah University and offers hope to young women – dedicated to empowering underprivileged girls and breaking the chains of societal limitations. Born from the visionary spirit of Akhuwat Foundation, this institution is grounded in the values of “Muwakhat” (brotherhood), “Amanat” (trustworthiness), and…
Akhuwat College Kasur is a free residential college for boys in Lahore. Currently around 60 acres with aspirations to attain university status. The charter application is underway, and while we presently offer education programs from 8th to 10th grade for local underprivileged youth, plans are in place for higher-level programs. In the junior section, students…
Iran has gambled and it has lost. Tehran’s decision to fly-in drones backed with precision-guided missiles deep into Pakistan’s side of restive Balochistan was a fiasco. It was a perfect misadventure, and uncalled for. It was, at least, not expected from a prudent and wise leadership like the one in Iran after the 1979 Islamic…
Ikram Sehgal I will begin by addressing our membership in the World Economic Forum. If you examine the crucible of this forum, you can discern the dynamics of the relationship between Pakistan and India. In one instance, there were nearly 100 prominent Indian businessmen present, while we had about five representatives from Pakistan. This setting…
I often eulogize and wish to refer to the phrase, ‘Stairway to Heaven’ to the beauty and bounties of Kashmir. The phrase incidentally is also part of a couplet of British singer Robert Plant’s song. That is how one can mesmerize God’s territory on Earth, as it is referred to! But when it turns to…
Dr Amjad Saqib founded Akhuwat in 2001, transitioning from a historical and philosophical discourse to a practical approach to poverty alleviation. Previously serving in Pakistan’s Civil Services and witnessing the devastating effects of poverty as the General Manager of the Punjab Rural Support Program (PRSP), Dr Saqib was compelled to dedicate his life to helping…
Ikram Sehgal I want to start with Pakistan’s location as geography plays an important role in the development process. We cannot choose our neighbours. We are unfortunate; we have India on one side and one of the most ungrateful nations on this Earth on the other side, Afghanistan, our policy on Afghanistan is incalculable and,…
Pakistan Army The Kashmir SectorDuring the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, the Pakistan Army was involved in several military operations in the Kashmir region. The war began on April 1, 1965, and lasted until September 23, 1965. The conflict primarily centered around the disputed region of Kashmir and its surrounding areas. I will mention few examples…
