Dear Readers, In today’s inter-connected world, Pakistan stands at a critical juncture having a poor reputation internationally for a various reasons including corruption and mis-governance practices. Endemic in Pakistan, corruption is evident in multiple complex forms including political and financial corruption, pervasive bribery, embezzlement, nepotism and misuse of power that has cascaded into the system…
The four-nation,Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG) talks on exploring ways to revive peace process in Afghanistan were held in Oman on October 16. The parleys ended without any breakthrough and the participants—Afghanistan, China, Pakistan and the United States preferred to stay quiet over the event and no joint statement was issued. The QCG had held its…
Introduction This is the second in the series of three articles based upon the book by Dr. Israr Ahmad (late) ; “Lessons from history — Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of Two Muslim Communities.” According to the Qur’an, here has been only one true religion throughout human history i.e. Islam (surrender and obedience…
