Overpopulation is not the reason behind Pakistan’s poverty! Pakistan is not poor because it is overpopulated; it is poor because it has not drawn on its resources adequately. No sane person would attribute Pakistan’s resource crises to overpopulation. It is the making of our own doing. We know we have not planned our economy. We […]
Dec 7 2011 | Posted in
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Baluchistan criticizes draft petroleum policy – Pakistan oil and gas sector update ISLAMABAD (APP) – Parliamentary Secretary for Industries and Production Pir Haider Ali Shah on Sunday proposed certain amendments in the draft petroleum policy 2011, to promote exploration activity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan. He said the draft policy was contemplating to disband […]
Dec 1 2011 | Posted in
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Senate Special Committee declares drugs’ registration unlawful The Senate Special Committee on Health Thursday directed the Cabinet Division to cancel all the licences issued to medicines’ companies and registration of drugs made by the federal government during last four and a half months after the devolution of health ministry to the provinces. “The government’s decision […]
Nov 17 2011 | Posted in
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As usual, he entered his ‘own’ house without knocking the door and seeking permission, hoping that his siblings might be eagerly waiting for his return. How excited he was to see his house which had experienced a number of changes. As he was proceeding inside, his heartbeat was getting faster. Entering the room, he saw […]
Nov 15 2011 | Posted in
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Iran bans airspace for PIA as post-Hajj flights start Pakistan and neighbouring Muslim country, Iran, have enjoyed excellent bilateral ties from many decades. However the recent years especially after the 9/11 United States’ tragedy, they have acetified a bit. The latest example of this is the restriction imposed by Iran on the use of its […]
Nov 10 2011 | Posted in
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Rain with thunder storm expected in Sindh and Boluchistan A new wake of rain and thunder storm is expected in the coastal areas of Sindh and Boluchistan from today. The Met office of Sindh released the forecast today, on November 1, stating lower parts of already rain ruined Sindh will perceive more from today. The […]
Warrants for Pervez Musharraf Some three years may have passed since Former President General Pervez Musharraf was ousted from power but yet the task of recovering from his decade-long reign is a long way from over. Justice has not been e served thus far to a man who attempted to distort the course of justice […]
Pakistan natural gas crisis – Energy Sector Update 2011 Lahore – Pakistan is facing its worst energy crisis since its birth in1947. The country lacks proper natural resources management, thanks to incompetent ruling parties that have been not able to improve infrastructure and production facilities even after sixty four years of independence. It has been […]
Oct 28 2011 | Posted in
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The Plight of Baluchistan and Baluchi people Baluchistan is the most breathtakingly beautiful but equally bitter province of Pakistan. Bleeding at the hands of ruthless separatists, ethnically targeted killings and with thousands of people gone missing, life in Baluchistan is that of fear, violence and a blatant abuse of human rights. The Province which is […]
Oct 22 2011 | Posted in
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State of Food Insecurity in Pakistan The world economic recession over the past years and continued political tensions in recent weeks have exacerbated Pakistan’s national economy as well obscured the path of social development. The burden of overdue expenditure on military operations to contain militancy in the country has also hindered social development. This […]
Oct 20 2011 | Posted in
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Energy Crisis in Pakistan: Part One The nexus between economic prosperity and self sufficiency in energy has become essentially vital for Pakistan. Today the energy crisis looming before us is the culmination of a long list of governmental failures, malpractices along with inefficient ways of consumption and a perpetually fragile economy. The futility of apparent […]
Oct 19 2011 | Posted in
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‘Pak-Iran gas pipeline is the real deal – Pakistan Industrial Sector update LAHORE: Mashallah Shakari, the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, has said the potential Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline is of great geo-political value in the region as it is bound to bring energy revolution in Pakistan. Mr Shakari further added that the pipeline will bring peace […]