Wednesday, November 27, 2024

A Memorable Ride together of 63 Years

My married life of 63 years was replete with love, warmth, trust and grace. How can I forget, even for a moment, the years...

The Way of the Knife (Book Review)

Pulitzer Prize winner Mark Mazzetti's book The Way of the Knife is a welcome addition to an increasing amount of work on ongoing conflicts....

The Sultan of Saints

IntroductionSince my childhood, each year on the 11th Rabius Sani, I have been attending the proceedings of the death anniversary of Hazrat Ghaus-E-Azam Sheikh...

Islam, Democracy, Shari’ah & Caliphate

IntroductionJustice, tolerance, equity and moderation is the hallmark of Islam which accords great value to all human life, Muslims and non-Muslims alike. The Islamic...

New Heights to Pak Sino Socio-Economic Relations

Most recently, the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visited Pakistan. Both countries share strategic trust, mutual respect which continues to flourish and deepen despite various...

Pakistan and MENA on the Cusp of A New Political Order

The moment of truth is fast approaching in Pakistan on May 11, when close to 50 million voters will elect a new national assembly....

China-Pakistan Partnership

Recent visit of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has provided further impetus to the strong and time tested friendship that Pakistan and China have nurtured...

JF-17 Thunder

The JF-17 thunder jet fighter is likely to be PAF's front line combat aircraft for decades to come. Many other countries around the world...

Election 2013 – An Appraisal

May 11, 2013 marks my maiden successful attempt at exercising my adult franchise voting rights. My earlier two efforts in 2002 and 2007 were...

From the Editorial Desk (June – 2013)

Even as the democratically elected government led by the PPP became the first civilian government to complete its tenure, one finds very little to...