The continued turbulence between India and Pakistan
According to Mustafa Khan, it is again stasis time in the troubled relations between India and Pakistan. We have again come back to the point where we started. Almost like conjoined twins, both of us cannot seem to move away without the other following in tandem.
How France is excelling at Karate championships?
The French Karate Federation is the largest association for karate in France and a member as well as the official representative for this sport in the French National Olympic and Sports Committee. Since 1971 France has taken part in the Karate championships.
The future of France and US relationship in the post AUKUS era
The United States and France have always been close allies. The latest reason for the deterioration in relations between France and the United States is a defense agreement known as AUKUS between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States concluded last September.
A journey from gangsters to rulers -Dr Farid A Malik
Dr. Farid A Malik, an Ex-Chairman Pakistan Science Foundation talks about the time when gangsters were ruling some areas of the cities. While they operated and occupied the legislative branch, cities were put under the control of high-profile 'Goondas'.
Comparing textbooks: Even Afghanistan scores better than Pakistan
Dr. James M. Dorsey, an award-winning journalist compares Pakistan's education curriculum with Afghanistan and thinks Afghan textbooks are light years ahead of what Pakistani schools offer. He further points out international community should pay as much attention to Pakistan education system.
Better days for cotton industry are coming
Cotton is the most important cash crop in Pakistan and cotton products export account for 55 percent of all foreign exchange earnings of the country. Cotton production supports Pakistan’s largest industrial sector, comprising of some 400 textile mills and 7 million spindles.
Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum: ISI’s unorthodox military general
According to Jan Achakzai, a geopolitical analyst, under Lt Gen Nadeem's leadership, the stature of ISI will be restored to new glory as he is undoubtedly a man with profound sentiment and who has a flair for embracing the bitter realities.
The 20th anniversary of US military intervention in Afghanistan
Shane Quinn, a British geostrategist, marks the 20th anniversary of US military intervention by discussing how the US carried out attacks in Afghanistan without concrete evidence that the Al Qaeda boss, Osama bin Laden, was personally responsible for organizing the 9/11 attack.
Afghanistan on its way to further turmoil?
Ever since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, we are witnessing new changes every single day and none of them seem positive and it makes us wonder about the future of Afghanistan because the Taliban administration is currently facing many problems.
Why South East Asian countries should be on alert for terror activities?
Indonesia has been hit by multiple terror attacks over the years by Al-Qaeda affiliates and supporters of the Islamic State militant group. A bomb blast on Bali in 2002 killed more than 200 people and there's been a series of terror activities in India as well which has been responsible for instability
Why criticism on the single national curriculum (SNC) is a welcome step?
One system of education for all, in terms of curriculum, medium of instruction and a common platform of assessment so that all children have a fair and equal opportunity to receive a high-quality education. Single National Curriculum is a step in that direction.
Rethinking the criminal justice system in Pakistan
The effective criminal justice system is a prerequisite for uploading the rule of law that underpins political rights, civil liberties and mechanisms of accountability which in turn guarantees the right to equality of all individuals but unfortunately, Pakistan needs to rethink its justice system