Dear Readers, Many people, especially outsiders not familiar with how things work at the official level in Pakistan will be shocked to learn that not a single project of the size of either Mangla or Tarbela dam has beer initiated during the last four decades or so. Should it then be surprising that Pakistan finds…
The Holy Prophet once said, “The best women in all the world are four: the Virgin Mary, Asiya the wife of Pharaoh, Khadijah Mother of the Believers, and Fatimah, daughter of Muhammad (PBUH).” Hazrat Fatimah was the fifth child of The Holy Prophet and Hazrat Khadijah. She was born 5 years before the prophet-hood of…
The Allied Landings on the Normandy beaches on the coast of France on June 6, 1944 during World War 2 is commonly known as “The Longest Day”. After reports appeared initially in the electronic media that he was doled out almost Rs. 400 million by Malik Riaz of Bahria town-fame, the Chief Justice of Pakistan…
Sustaining a fairly active monarchy with all its inherent pomp and show, the British system of “democracy” is a contradiction to the theoretical concept of one man-one vote where all power belongs to the people. Democracy without good governance is a farce, adherence to the concepts of governance and the rule of law in the…
The loss of four Vampires on the opening day of the ’65 War was a major blow to the morale of the IAF and, it was felt in all quarters that something had to be done urgently. A grudge fight was, therefore, planned and the nimble Gnat was chosen as the most suitable fighter. Its…
These days Pakistan’s relations with America are going through an interesting phase. The election season in both the countries is casting its shadows on bilateral dealings. The leadership of the two countries is playing to the public sentiment, consumed by rhetoric on non-issues. Narratives and counter-narratives are making the landscape hazy, yet discernible. America that…
In modern political arena and human civilization evolution, strong and trustworthy bilateral relations always brighten the chances of trade and commerce, foreign direct investments and strengthen cultural tries. It also accelerates joint ventures and spirits of collaboration in the diversified fields of mutual interest. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are more than strategic partners and more…
India and Pakistan gained independence in 1947 amid chaos and violence. All assets including armed forces were divided between the two countries. Both countries inherited intelligence agencies set up by British colonial authority. In British India, the most effective intelligence set up was civilian. Main concern of the authorities was attempts to tamper with the…
World OrderWorld order in this article is defined as “rules that govern albeit in a messy and ambiguous way — the most important relation-ships of the interstate system in general, and the world’s great powers in particular’.” Concept of Nation States and PolarityNation-states are political organizations responsible for maintaining and sustaining community life. People historically…
The Peoples Party led government at the centre made history while presenting fifth budget in the National Assembly. As usual, the government projected it business, people and investment friendly budget. While the opposition termed it fudging of figures and a futile exercise. On the contrary, most of the business houses and chambers of commerce in…
