In the agricultural plains of Comilla District (than East Pakistan and now Bangladesh) a low range 2 miles wide and 11 miles long known as Mainamati (now Comilla Cantonment housing a Bangladesh Infantry Division) Used as an aircraft base during the Second World War, in 1956 it was the headquarters of 53 Bde. My father…
Yaakov Amidror, a former National Security Advisor of Israel, while commenting on his country’s modus operandi to open several fronts with the Arabs had once said, “…each one is problematic; together, they are devastating.” Perhaps that is what the Zionist state is witnessing in the wake of its jingoism over Syria, persisting genocide against Gazans,…
Sucide Attacks Two persons were killed in a suicide attack on Japanese nationals that was foiled in Landhi area of Karachi in the morning of April 19. Two terrorists fired at a van carrying Japanese nationals. One of the terrorist blew up himself while another one was shot dead by the Security personnel after an…
From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin, Russia has come a long way. It is insurmountable, and has defied all odds to stand tall against an encroaching Western dispensation. The hat-trick presidential victory for the former KGB Colonel at the helm of affairs since 2012 is a feast to be accounted for. Notwithstanding slurs of repression,…
The initial part of this study delved into the challenges encountered by Pakistan in rebuilding its education system. The subsequent section looks at a potential alternate approach: Barefoot Education. This approach acknowledges the limitations of traditional formal education while striving to address the specific needs of underprivileged communities. Barefoot Education distinguishes itself within the expansive…
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the Pakistan Business Professional Council (PBPC) hosted the book launch of “Terms of Frustration,” the 13th volume of Ikram Sehgal’s series, “A Personal Chronicle of Pakistan” at the Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi on March 6th,…
Ikram Sehgal (IS)I welcome you today to Ary Digital’s Ikram Sehgal’s TOUGH LINE. We are going to ask you some questions about your life and career and we hope that you will correctly answer them as you’ve done throughout your life. Sir, to start with, tell us something about your early life, parents? Sartaj Aziz…
The passing of Sartaj Aziz in January 2024 marked a turning point in Pakistan’s history. He wasn’t just a politician; he was a statesman, a leader whose legacy is intricately woven into the fabric of the nation. In the absence of clear policy platforms and a culture of issue-based politics, Pakistan grieves the loss of…
So tell the tale — perhaps they will reflect. [Koran 7:176] “The Vision of Islam” authored by Dr. Sachiko Murata and Dr. William C. Chittick delves into the multifaceted aspects of Islam, including practice, faith, spirituality (Ihsan), and the Islamic perspective on history, drawing from the teachings of the Hadith of Gabriel. Dr. Israr Ahmed…
“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” – Anne Lamott The Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) and the Quran are two sacred texts considered revelation from God by Judaism and Islam respectively. Both sacred texts are considered foundational stones of faith. The Tanakh is acronym for Torah…
