Historical Background and Geography Wakhan Corridor or Wakhan Pamir Corridor is a narrow strip of territory located within the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan. This corridor stretches eastward, connecting Afghanistan to Xinjiang, China. It also separates the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region of Tajikistan in the north from northern Pakistan in the south. This high mountain valley serves…
Vocational Training in Pakistan, like many developing nations, grapples with a pressing issue: the mismatch between its low-skilled labour force and the demands of the global market. Despite a long history of exporting semi and low-skilled workers, particularly to Gulf nations, Pakistan finds itself facing challenges due to a lack of English language fluency and…
In the heartlands of Pakistan, where poverty often casts a long shadow over hopes and aspirations, there exists a beacon of hope–the Bunyad Literacy Community Council (BLCC) also known as the Bunyad Foundation. Established in 1994, this non-governmental organization has been tirelessly working to combat poverty and champion empowerment through the power of literacy. Far…
The emerging concentrations of the international intellectual community on the unexplored dimensions of literature have resulted in a rise of diverse publications concerning the changing dynamics of different regions. Majority authors have preferred to express their viewpoints on various inter-state and intra-state issues of African nations while highlighting the increasing significance of the African continent…
“Prayer is God’“Prayer is God’s backstage pass into a personal audience with Him”. Tony Evanss backstage pass into a personal audience with Him”. Tony Evans Judaism and Islam has a complex relationship over the centuries. On the one hand, there is mutual acceptance of basic tenet of monotheism and soundness of divinely inspired ethical standards…
Context Voting began on April 19th in India and the results will be announced in the first week of June. With over 986 million eligible voters, elections in India have been described as the largest democratic exercise in the world. However, despite all the fanfare, the results of the Indian balloting seem all but a…
While quite a few educational institutions stand out as models of excellence and innovation like The Millennium Education. With a rich history spanning over decades, this prestigious institution has continuously set new standards for academic excellence and holistic development. Millennium Education was founded in 2007 with the goal of providing students with a transformative learning…
Shaheen Attiq-ur-Rehman is a social worker and was a politician. Born in April 1949 in Sialkot, she obtained the degree of M.A. (Administrative Sciences) in 1971 and of LLB in 1975 from the University of Punjab during 1984-1985. A Member of the Punjab Assembly during 1985-88, she served as Minister for Social Welfare & Women’s…
Hiding behind the dagger and stabbing with the cloak! This is how Ken Clarke ridiculed the attempted failed coup against Gordon Brown in 2010. The orchestrators of this coup, Labour’s own Geoff Hoon and Patricia Hewitt, lacked both ambition and talent. That is why this coup started with an erroneous and empty email before midnight….
Extracts So tell the tale — perhaps they will reflect. [Koran 7:176] General Last month the names of God were discussed. In Islam, the Quran serves as the expression of God, detailing His attributes through various names, such as Merciful and Knowing. These names, though numerous, are not personal but signify qualities of God. Central…
