Introduction There are many controversies even among the Christians about the status of Jesus Christ, who according to Muslims was a prophet, messenger of God for the children of Israel (Jews). The views of Sir Anthony Buzzard, a renowned Christian scholar about Jesus Christ further elaborate the subject in perspective, this is second part of…
The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared 2019 the Year of Tolerance, highlighting the UAE as a “global capital” for acceptance through its legislative and policy goals. It is an extension of the “Year of Zayed” which upholds the values of tolerance and co-existence that…
First article in this series The initial opinion piece in this series discussed the dissimilar, but often misinterpreted, concept of doctrine, policy, and strategy. Strategy being the ways and means to reach policy objectives by second tier organisational management. Policy as a rousing vision put forth by the leaders of a creed or organisation. Doctrine…
Terrorist Activities in Pakistan Bomb/IED attacks Two persons were killed and unspecified number of persons were injured in a remote-controlled bomb blast in Inayat Kaly area of Bajaur District on November 29, reports Daily Times. “The blast took place in a remote area and our officials are still confirming how many are wounded in the…
Dear Readers, Seventy two years ago the Quaid and his companions turned Allama Iqbal’s dream into the reality of Pakistan to get rid of the colonial legacy, build a society based on peace and justice and provide equal opportunities to people. In one of his earliest speeches the Quaid hoped for the new nation to…
Corruption has rightly been singled out as the main obstacle to economic, social and political betterment in our society and hence to the development of a truly ‘Naya Pakistan’. not as a figment of imagination but in substance. Fighting corruption thus occupies center stage on Imran Khan’s govt efforts for improvement in the country. Along…
With PPP self-destructing into a regional Sindhi party and the Nawaz league in various stages of disarray because of accusations and conviction because of corruption, Imran Khan’s election victory was no surprise. From being in the Opposition to taking over the reins of the country is however not easy, particularly given their relative lack of…
A recent report by the World Bank (WB) had India recording a 22.5% increase in home remittances to US$ 80 billion in 2018, retaining its position as the world’s top recipient of remittances for five years in a row. The last three years surge carried remittances from US$ 62.7 billion in 2016 to U$ $65.3…
One of the central problems of Imran Khan’s government is the quality and commitment of his range of advisers, not only for day to day politics but for both aside short and long-term decision-making process. The PM has been more than once given the perception of making off the cuff decisions in his pronouncements in…
With Nawaz Sharif failing to justify the source of funds for setting up the Al-Azizia and Hill Metal Establishments, the accountability court sentenced him on Dec 24 to seven years in prison, imposing hefty fines of Rs1.5 billion and $ 25 million. The court ordered that all assets, properties, rights, receivables and interests of and…
