The trilateral summit comprising Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran put a seal on the growing perception in the region that responsibility for managing affairs in the wake of the US/NATO forces’ extraction from Afghanistan rests on regional states. The joint statement issued at the conclusion of the summit expressed bilateral exchanges among the neighboring countries. The […]
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan would be well advised to consider his words before he speaks them if he wants to be shown as a serious politician with clear and intelligent views. As head of a party, which has put in a new sense of optimism among many people, the PTI chief is justifiably […]
Supreme Court determined to ensure rule of law in Pakistan The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan, the highest court in the country, is determined to ensure the rule of law in the country. Currently, SC is exercising its powers against the corrupt rulers who are in no way above the law. Presently, in Pakistan, Supreme […]
Feb 17 2012 | Posted in
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By liberalizing trade policies, Pakistan and India, the two neighboring countries are gradually making progress in establishing a trustworthy relationship. A large number of people visited about fifty Indian products and services in Lahore Exhibition Centre from February 11-13. For the first time, Indian companies hosted such a trade show in Pakistan. Furthermore, for the […]
Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday announced an All-Parties Conference (APC) to hash out the Balochistan issue. On the same day, the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights urged both the judiciary and the incumbent to stop the violations of human rights by the security forces in the region. Regrettably, the civilian leadership […]
Objectives of a student while studying in Pakistan Students in every region of the world always complete their education in a field of their own interest and establish their professional career in that particular field. However, the situation is entirely different in Pakistan where the objectives of students while choosing a course are that whether […]
Feb 16 2012 | Posted in
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By showing a consensus on the remarkable 20th amendment, Parliament has once again demoed to defy its critics. Under the canopy of the Amendment, Parliament met the demand of the Supreme Court to give a one-time cover to legislators elected while the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) was not properly restructured as stipulated in the […]
To the Point – The 20th Amendment A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognize it. They say, ‘Huh. It works. It makes sense.’ -Barack Obama, President of the United States of America Amending the Constitution of the Islamic Republic […]
Pakistan’s current situation has brought disappointment to people People of Pakistan wanted to see this country growing since its creation but a prolonged wait has brought them to the verge of disappointment. This frustrated situation is a result of the bad policies of corrupt rulers and politicians who have been looting the country for the […]
Feb 15 2012 | Posted in
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Saving Democracy Looking for quick fix solutions for the economy is never a good way to go as it inflicts disaster in the long term, something the nation witnessed after nearly 10 years of military rule during the Pervez Musharraf regime, but many people have seemed to be demanding that once again. Instead of learning […]
A head coach is the backbone of a cricket team, and the person who makes or breaks a side. Apart from imparting cricketing skills, a coach is supposed to teach the art of sportsmanship. The main reason behind Team India’s glorious victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, was certainly the man at work, […]
Let the big boys play among themselves Politicians, Memogate, NRO, ISI and army are all what we ever talk about, completely ignoring the more pressing issues at hand. There is hunger in the country. People are struggling to meet end meet on daily basis. There are no jobs and the bills keep on increasing. Yet, […]
Feb 14 2012 | Posted in
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