Police Reforms Movement: Can it strengthen the justice system?
Deputy Inspector of Islamabad Police, Kamran Adil, thinks many efforts have been made to overhaul the criminal justice system. Within these efforts, the movement of police reforms is important – an onerous task of attempting to open the doors of the criminal justice system.
Understanding spirituality: Why is it so unpopular?
Spirituality is the process and pursuit of inner purification, unveiling of God, unlearning of false knowledge, attainment of wisdom, the elevation of morals, the perfection of ethics, and self-rectification. Spirituality, indeed, is only for the chosen people of God that He especially selects for His path.
Taliban style diplomacy: From militants to diplomats
Taliban official and non-official accounts on Twitter adopted several strategies. One of those strategies was of portraying a narrative that was unheard of. The narrative opposed and challenged the western perspective on the whole rhetoric of the Afghan war.
Highlights from the Pakistani ambassador to Ethiopia’s latest interview
The Oromia Broadcasting Network (OBN) released a video interview with the Pakistani Ambassador to Ethiopia His Excellency Shozab Abbas on Monday. This piece further highlights the ambassadors’ top points for their convenience.
Narendra Modi: The cause of agony in India
There are two different and parallel themes in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s utterances. One he views development as necessary and emphasizes it often. But he has always been making it clear that the Muslims are a hurdle to achieving it because of their population.
Is the attempt of commiting suicide a crime?
Under Section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), both suicide and attempted suicide is currently considered criminal offenses, with the latter punishable either by a jail term of up to a year, or a fine, or both. Therefore, all suicide attempts need to be brought to medical attention.
Understanding the lethal fiction between the Taliban and Haqqani network
The Haqqani network has officially remained an integral part of the Taliban setup; however, the nature and depth of their relationship have changed after 2001, Sirajuddin always pushed the Taliban to adopt a hard stance. The Haqqani network is considered more anti-United States than the Taliban.
The resurgence of sectarianism in Pakistan: A threat matrix?
Sectarianism is so deep-rooted in our society that even the state deems it ‘normal’ and does not react unless extremist manifestations of the phenomenon start turning ugly. Pakistan’s ethnocultural and ethnoreligious diversity has been exploited by the adversarial elements.
How Saudi is keeping an eye on religious ball in global competition for talent?
Saudi Crown Prince has tamed his kingdom’s ultra-conservative religious establishment and made hyper-nationalism rather than religion a pillar of a new 21st-century Saudi identity. The UAE has taken the lead in liberalizing socially in its effort to remain attractive to expatriates
Why Abdulrazak Gurnah’s book Paradise is a must read?
Paradise is a historical novel by UK Zanzibar-born writer Abdulrazak Gurnah, first published in 1994 by Hamish Hamilton in London. The novel was nominated for both the Booker Prize and the Whitbread Prize for Fiction. The book was well-received on publication. Writing in The Independent.
Who dreams of Purana Pakistan? -Dr Farid A Malik
When the PTI came to power after the 2018 election, people believed that it would change the status quo, reform weak institutions, and prioritize justice and equality. However, even after three years, the much-promised ‘Naya Pakistan’ is yet to be seen.
Why E-Sports is struggling in Pakistan?
In recent months, Pakistan has made the next significant step forward in its esports environment. The government's new program will provide young Pakistani athletes a chance to demonstrate their potential and improve their talents to become professional players and compete worldwide.