Tuesday, November 26, 2024

From the Editorial Desk (Feb – 2013)

Dear Readers,Since its inception in 1947 Pakistan has been surrounded by numerous issues that have stemmed efforts towards progress. The new State was established...

Special Emphasis on Terrorism

Suicide BombingsOn 4 December 10 persons, including five Policemen, sustained injuries when a suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden vehicle into an abandoned house near...

Visiting Bangladesh

Shrugging off its traditional reliance for foreign exchange earnings on jute goods, tea etc, economically BD has made giant strides, home remittances and garment...

State of the Nation 2013

The mobs venting their anger on Ms Benazir Bhutto's assassination let loose an orgy of riot and mayhem, many took to the business of...

March Madness in January

Considered the usual month for political madness in Pakistan, March came early this year, the turmoil complicated by election year factors. The obstacles of...

Constitution of Uzbekistan

The constitution of Uzbekistan stands as a viable legal framework in providing spiritual, social and political progress, and most importantly, sustainable economic development and...

Afghanistan Ticking Clock and Diminishing Options

For Americans, the Afghanistan war is entering its final phase. President Obama is ensuring that this war ends by his watch; he is also...

Escape from Dacca – 1971 War

The words in my log book are faded and the pages show the yellowish tinge of age, but the memory is alive and vivid...

Indian Recipientsof Victoria Cross

Indian soldiers of British Indian army were not eligible for Victoria Cross (VC) until 1911. The highest award that an Indian soldier could get...

Hazrat Mariyum

Hazrat Ali may Allah be pleased with him, reported:I heard Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: The best of the women...