From street agitation to revolution in Pakistan
Several political and martial law regimes have faced long marches and sit-ins in 72 years of the country's history. The South Asian nuclear state braced the first countrywide protests in 1953, A popular movement launched by left-wing student unions in 1968 against the military rule of Gen. Ayub Khan.
Politicians vs criminals: Tendency of political stalemate in Pakistan
It seems like the government and opposition can not agree on anything. To agree is a totally advanced state of matter; they don’t seem to be able to even discuss anything. In Pakistan despite the tragedy that a lot of facts are mired in controversy and the visibility is low
Morrison’s diplomatic gaffe mortgages Australia’s economic future
Australia has not done much well in the Pacific (excluding Papua New Guinea’s independence and the RAMSI force in the Solomon Islands) since the Second World War. It’s about time. But recent history has not been without a gaffe.
Looking back at the battle of Moscow 80 years on (Part 1)
The Battle of Moscow was a military campaign that consisted of two periods of strategically significant fighting on a 600 km (370 mi) sector of the Eastern Front during World War II. It took place between October 1941 and January 1942. The Soviet defensive effort frustrated Hitler's attack on Moscow,
What is the future of US-Pak relations amidst US baleful intentions?
The United States and Pakistan must achieve a strategically beneficial and sustainable relationship because, despite global strategic realignments, the international community has never been more interdependent and interactive.
Karachi coastal zone: Pakistan’s golden steps into blue-economy
The Karachi Coastal ComÂprehensive DevelopÂment Zone (KCCDZ) spread over 640 hectares or 1,581 acres on the western backwaters marshland of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) will revamp one of the oldest city slums areas relocating its more than half a million population.
Iranian poll contains important messages for Biden and Raisi
Iranians surveyed last month by Iran Poll and the University of Maryland’s Center for International and Security Studies were telling Mr. Raisi that they are looking to him to alleviate Iran’s economic and other problems and have little hope that a revived nuclear agreement will make the difference,
Modi and Shah: Anathema of the duo ruling India
For the last seven years Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his 2C-in-C, Home Minister Amit Shah, have left everyone wondering about the way they have gone about running the country. One consequence of this bafflement has been the persistent attacks on them by everyone
KP Government might be slow but it works: A young citizen reflects!
KP government, like governments everywhere, may be slow but it works and is trying to change the society around it. Laraib Farhat, a young volunteer recounts her interesting experiences of working on Sustainable Development Goals.
The smokescreen of Afghan women
Across Afghanistan, women’s lives are being severely circumscribed as the Taliban moves to reimpose the segregation that marked their previous rule in the 1990s. In short, the issue of women’s rights in Afghanistan faces highly uncertain prospects, and most likely women’s rights will deteriorate.
Eid Milad un Nabi: An occasion of prosperity and festivities
Muslims around the world celebrate Mawlid (Muhammad's birth) on 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims, need to study him, his teachings, his way of life and transfer this knowledge into our children and keep this tradition alive for the next generations to come.
Encroachment in Pakistan: A national psyche
An encroachment occurs when part of a building or fixture from one property intrudes onto adjoining land. It is also common to see the encroachment of ideas into religious ideology and defining ideas that can be good business propositions while playing on the superstitious beliefs of common people.
