Deng Xiaoping and Mikhail Gorbachev were both statesmen par-excellence and without their far-sightedness China and Russia would not have been where they are today. The least that they contributed to their evolving relationship is a new modus operandi to look beyond the immediate, and marshal a course of action that is nothing but leadership. In…
Pakistan’s Agricultural Sector Agriculture plays a key role in the economy of any country, providing food, poverty reduction, industry development, and economic progress to its people. It is important for feeding the population, generating foreign exchange, and providing goods and services to both domestic industries and the global market. The agricultural sector of Pakistan has…
Books are a gateway to learning and the more the better! And many kids in Pakistan are deprived of this basic facility. The schools in the slum areas do not have enough resources to educate the kids, which results in a lack of motivation for kids who are willing to study, learn, and create a…
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…
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…
