US and Israel may Push Iran to Go Nuclear … Ambassador : Asif Durrani
The Fall of Bashar Al Assad is shocking even for the Syrians, who, three weeks ago, would say no if asked whether Assad was leaving power. The US, Israel, and … Read More
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Pakistan and Freedom of Religion: A Reflection on Christmas By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal
Pakistan, as envisioned by its founding father Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, was established on the principles of equality, justice, and freedom for all its citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs. … Read More
Biharis’ plight and obligations of Bangladesh and Pakistan… Dr Rakhshinda Perveen
The contradictions of human behaviour are enormously amazing and often beyond belief. Many among us aspire to immigrate to foreign lands, seeking full rights and privileges there – from the … Read More
Porous loans…Naeem Sadiq
“Rags make paper/ paper makes money/ Money makes banks/ Banks make loans/ Loans make beggars/ Beggars make rags” — an 18th-century poem, when paper was made from rags, not trees. … Read More
Who is responsible?… Muhammad Hamid Zaman
The Greek authorities have called off the rescue operations. In small towns and villages, the hopes for the news of those who are still missing from the tragedy in the … Read More
Crisis of hope… Dr Moonis Ahmar
Hope is the last resort to deal with a crisis situation and its end would mean gloom, despair and pessimism. When youth lose hope for a better future, the outcome … Read More
From Benazir’s vision to Aseefa’s voice… Saira Samo
Great nations reach their zenith when they recognise women as invaluable assets, bestowing upon them the respect and dignity they deserve, free from discrimination. I recently heard Aseefa Bhutto Zardari … Read More
What drives crime?…By Irfan Ali Samo
Crime disrupts the societal fabric, undermining peace and stability. Understanding the factors that lead individuals to adopt criminal behavior is crucial. A personal survey of 150 inmates in the central … Read More
Bridging disciplines for holistic growth…By Dr Intikhab Ulfat
In the continuous and ever-evolving quest to comprehend the intricacies of life and the depths of knowledge, individuals frequently rely on diverse viewpoints as a lens to examine and explore … Read More
House of Sharifs…Dr Niaz Murtaza
TWO political families have mainly piloted our twisted and bumpy semi-democratic ride. I covered the Bhuttos last time. Today, I turn to the Sharifs, now into a record fifth family … Read More