Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Letters to the Editor – Dear Ikram ul Majeed Sehgal

Energy Crisis The following letter was sent to the then PM S.Y.R. Gillani which seemed to have fallen on deaf ears. Maybe the PM in...

Special Emphasis on Terrorism (June – 2013)

Terrorist Activities in Pakistan Suicide BombingsA policeman and two women were killed and 27 others injured as a suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden car into...

Third Time Lucky?

Twice Mian Nawaz Sharif was unjustifiably stopped from completing his stipulated term as PM, he has now taken oath of office again. Acquiring a...

Tragedy Waiting to Happen

While thankfully Imran Khan's injury was not life threatening, it has immobilized him for the time being. One should be grateful that it was...

Gigantic Task Ahead

An imperfect electoral exercise copied from western models our democracy has very little relevance to the local environment or the "genius of the people"....

Kashmir Flash in Norway

Kashmir issue is on the agenda of the UN. Entire world, including India, acknowledges it as a dispute. However, Kashmir cause has not been...

Pakistan’s Changing Political Scenario

Despite fears of disruption and cancellation, General Elections in Pakistan has finally taken place as scheduled on 11 May 2013. Yes, there were sporadic...

Defence Budget 2013

Pakistan's security objective places a heavy requirement on maintaining a consistent level of defense spending. The newly elected government will have a lot on...

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....