Friday, March 7, 2025

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....

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....