The Vision of Islam – Extract-10So tell the tale — perhaps they will reflect. [Koran 7:176] Tanzih and Tashbih In the technical language of theology, especially as it developed after the seventh/thirteenth century, two terms are commonly employed to express the contrast between the perception of God’s nearness and mercy and that of his distance…
In the intricate tapestry of Pakistan’s human rights landscape, the parliamentary institution emerges as a central pillar, entrusted with the solemn duty of safeguarding the fundamental rights and dignity of every citizen. As Pakistan enters a new chapter in its journey towards human rights advancement, the spotlight turns to the parliament, beckoning it to chart…
Historical Perspective Turan is referred to as a specific region in Central Asia and the term Turan is perceived as denoting lands inhabited by Turkic-speaking tribes. Turan appears next to Iran on numerous maps of the 19th century to designate a region encompassing modern Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and northern parts of Pakistan and…
The Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea, also known as North Korea, has been posing a constant threat to global non-proliferation efforts. Despite UN Security Council sanctions and high-level diplomatic efforts, North Korea continues to advance its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles’ development. The recent expansion of the Kangson Uranium enrichment facility has raised concerns…
China’s weapon modernization is intensifying its strategic competition with the US, leading to instability in the international security environment. To begin, what is the strategic competition that creates such situations? When Chinese officials were asked, they said that there is no such strategic competition with the US, rather China is compelled to fall under this…
Introduction The rapid advancement of technology has introduced new domains of warfare, including cyber warfare, this digital battlefield transcends physical borders, blurring the lines between war and peace. In the context of a possible India-Pakistan conflict, the potential impact of cyber-attacks on nuclear deterrence is a critical issue that would require careful analysis. This article…
Brief Strategic Overview The recent developments in the global and regional arena require careful attention from our policy makers on how to maneuver Pakistan’s foreign policy and military strategy from a strategic positioning standpoint. These developments include the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict in the Middle East, the recent Putin-Xi summit, the standoff with Afghanistan Taliban regime…
“We surrendered this terrain some time ago, but now we are entering the game again,” stated Russian President Vladimir Putin as he acknowledged that in contemporary times the internet has a great impact in the geopolitical arena. Russia didn’t realize this earlier but now it has started utilizing information and cyberspace. The Crimean Crisis 2014…
Pakistan – the land of breathtaking scenery, majestic history, glorious bazaars and media houses that totally reinvent the meaning of the phrase “objective journalism”. In this oasis of unbiased reporting, truth is secondary, facts take the backseat, opinions – loud ones at that – are presented as gospel and neutrality is a dish best served…
The Vision of Islam – Extract-9 So tell the tale — perhaps they will reflect. [Koran 7:176] God’s Mercy and Wrath The names of acts are names whose opposites are also applied to God.[1] Many people, on hearing that God is called by opposite names, ask an obvious question: How can a single God have…
