Across the world generally and in Pakistan specifically, the rate of polarisation within society can be readily judged by the exit of numerous of one’s friends from respective WhatsApp groups – particularly after a defining event in regular political discourse! Granted that in the Islamic Republic defining moments come and go but the recent bungling…
O you who believe! Why do you say that which you do not do? It is most hateful to Allah that you should say that which you do not do. (Quran;61:2-3)[1] Introduction The Muslims formed a great civilization and led the world for about a millennium. They have been in decline for the last few…
The top leadership of Pakistan and Iran met on Thursday May 18th, 2023 and inaugurated the first border market as relations warm between the two countries. This border market is located in the remote village of Pashin in Pakistan’s Balochistan province; this marketplace is the first of six to be constructed along the Pakistan-Iran border…
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit has always been a platform for countries to come together and deliberate on regional peace, security, and socio-economic development. However, this year in early May 2023 the summit was held in an air of tension, palpable even from the sidelines as the political vacuum between India and Pakistan became…
The recent flag-burning events in Armenia have created a new wave of political hate in the Caucasian region, where the Azerbaijani nation is already witnessing various acts of violence from Armenia. The recent event took place on April 14, 2023, during a European Weightlifting Championship in the Armenian capital, Yerevan. During the opening ceremony of…
Background Brings over 19 years of experience in the field of Administration, Procurement, Operation, Audit, and Management. Throughout his career, has gained advanced knowledge of related principles and has demonstrated the ability to handle key roles in different corporate sectors (Banking, Logistics, Education, Global Commercial Database Company, etc). He holds ISO 9001-2015 Certification from SGS,…
Background He is presently Deputy Chairman & Group Executive Director of Pathfinder Group, based at Karachi. He has over 48 years of Management and Security Experience in both Military and Govt/ Private Sector. In his 27 Years of Army tenure, he held various command, instructional and other appointments. He also remained Instructor at PMA (Pakistan…
The gruesome murder of Noor Mukadam, serves as a classic example of Pakistan’s own instability on violence against the vulnerable. It seems there is a certain level of assurance that a man can get away with heinous acts without any fear of the law. Just this much reveals the course of the nation’s social construct….
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has always been an issue in Pakistan. With the country ranking 145 out of 146 countries on the Gender Parity Index (World Economic Forum), this puts Pakistan next to Afghanistan on the bottom end of the list as far as women’s rights are concerned. Unfortunately, the laws that are supposed to safeguard…
Located in a prime area of Karachi, Flagstaff House was purchased by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1943 as his personal residence. However he did not live in the house as he had to move into the Governor General House when Pakistan came into being in 1947. Jinnah’s sister Fatima Jinnah lived in Flagstaff House…
