Lawrence College has produced many distinguished and outstanding Gallians who have excelled in their respective professions and fields of interest. One such Gallian is Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza who has excelled in the military profession and occupies a very distinguished and respectable position in the senior hierarchy. His contribution to national security and defence…
Organized by the World Economic Forum’s EDISON Alliance, in partnership with the Virtual Remittance Gateway (VRG), a SPOTLIGHT DAY on Pakistan’s AMA Scheme took place on November 7, 2023. The event, “Bridging the Financial Inclusion Gap in Pakistan,” brought together key figures from prominent government offices and private sector entities, including Fortune 500 companies, to…
Pakistan has never invested so much time and resources on any of its neighbours, but Afghanistan. Pakistan lived for decades in an existential threat but was forthcoming for its western neighbour. It ruined its social fabric with Kalashnikov, drugs and terrorism, but stood fast with the plight of Afghans and continued to host more than…
Almost all Western movies have one common shot at the end: a gunslinger riding into the sunset! This is to cap the story and showcase that whatever actions, achievements and results were possible – were indeed accomplished. As a matter of fact, this signals an end of one chapter and the beginning of another –…
In the Name if Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Past to PresentIntroduction In Part-1[1], we delved into the diminishing trajectory of Islamic thought from its vibrant historical roots, examining the perspectives of Allama Iqbal[2] and the apprehensions expressed by Dr.Baraq[3] in his efforts to align it with the teachings of the Qur’an. The narrative underscores a steadfast dedication…
Good governance is of paramount importance for the prosperity of all nations regardless of being developed or under developed. In order to understand this mechanism, we need to explain comprehensively all the important dimensions of good governance out of which, the rule of law is of utmost importance. Good governance is seen as a key…
The recent escalation of conflict in the Gaza Strip has brought about a humanitarian crisis of staggering proportions. Key to this tragedy are the Israeli air raids that have devastated educational and medical facilities, culminating in a substantial loss of civilian life, including many women and children. The Israel war against Palestine has once again…
Ikram Sehgal:I would like to share my thoughts on this topic of immense importance, foreign policy and security policy. Huma Baqai introduced the topic by saying, “Pakistan is located in a difficult neighbourhood and the kind of geography that we have had to tackle, which some call a blessing and others now say is baggage….
“The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not we have conflicts, but on how we respond to them.” Thomas Crum Israel has a multi-layered missile defense system to counter rockets, artillery, missiles, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This national missile defense program is called Homa (Hebrew for Fortress, Wall), which is a layered, active defense…
The entire world stands with the Palestinians. The onslaught attack on Gaza by Israel in 2023 has reached the voices of millions across the world. The entire world except for Pakistan is unable to distinguish between standing for the cause for Palestine and between the extremist group Hamas. A speaker at a talk forgot to…
