In order to re-boot diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the United States, the latter had planned to offer an official apology to the former over last November’s NATO incursion on Slala check-point. However, the New York Times reported that the plan was hindered by the explosion of violent rioting in Afghanistan over the burning of […]
Time to think over our individual deeds We always keep on spitting on rulers and their corruption without even thinking about our own deeds as we have also become corrupt in one way or the other. Islam reveals that corrupt masses can never get pious leaders because they deserve only those who are like them. […]
The Supreme Court directed the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence (MI) to submit a detailed report on the security situation of Balochistan by March 7, expressing concerns over the mounting lawlessness in the province. A three-member bench with Justice Shakirullah Jan in the chair heard two cases, a petition filed by Balochistan High Court […]
The recent blasts in Peshawar are a terrible reminder, yet again; of how unsettled the militancy crisis is in the country. The preachers of the complacency argue that the war on terror needs not be prioritized above anything else for the state to fight, citing gradually decreased numbers of terror cases. It is quite a […]
In yet another brazen militant attack, four policemen including an SHO were killed and another seven sustained injuries on Friday when three suicide bombers blew themselves up in an attack on a police station in Peshawar. The three assailants, armed with hand grenades, barged into the Kotwali Police Station, situated in the heart of Peshawar […]
Incensed by prolonged loadshedding, the people are not happy with their leaders. The bitter truth is better than a string of lies that build false hopes among the masses. Additionally such lies only reduce credibility of the government and further disappoint people when come from sitting ministers and representatives of the government. In the latest […]
Today’s youngsters will be tomorrow’s leaders Youngsters of every nation in the world are considered a great asset and they play a major role in the progress of every nation or country. Their role always keeps the nation upfront at the international level as through their contribution, the nation moves on and on in the […]
Expressing concerns over the increasing incidents of enforced disappearances of citizens, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Right expressed Tuesday the security agencies could not be given license to abduct and assassinate people. “The forceful disappearance of the citizens by the police and security agencies is regrettable and severe violation of basic human rights,” […]
Life remains insecure for journalists in Pakistan as the country tops the list of deadliest countries in the world New York: (Tuesday, February 21, 2012) with at least 46 journalists killed in 2011 alone, Pakistan maintains its top of the list position among the deadliest countries for journalists in the world. This is for the […]
Regardless of severe violation by the US congress on holding a hearing over Balochistan and introducing a resolution in the house, it has done little good to either the Americans or the Balochistan. The move allowed the ghoulishly anti-US lobby in Pakistan another issue to criticize America, despite the declarations by the Obama administration that […]
In what appeared to be a quite odd step, the Hizbut Tahrir (HuT), the banned outfit, has started openly defending Brigadier Ali Khan and four other military officers who are currently being court-martialled due to their alleged relationships with the banned militant organizations. The banned outfit through a media statement resentfully flayed criticism on the […]
Poverty and Property Rights in Pakistan Policy debates aimed at alleviating poverty usually emphasize on the monetary aspects of the issue. They tend to overlook the fact that factors like access to and ownership of the natural resources and land has also got a crucial role to play in this regard. They usually disregard the […]