Throughout life’s journey, one often meets individuals who leave an indelible mark on our lives and on our hearts and minds with their integrity, wisdom, and dedication. As I launch the 13th, 14th, and 15th volumes in my series “A Personal Chronicle of Pakistan,” I find it fitting to dedicate books works to three remarkable…
Few figures stand out as dynamically and enthusiastically as Gulmina Bilal Ahmed, the Chairperson of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) in technical and vocational education in Pakistan. With a robust background as a psychologist and extensive experience in governance and civic education, Gulmina has seamlessly integrated her diverse expertise to spearhead initiatives…
Every good son looks up to his father, I always had a great admiration for mine, late Lt Col Abdul Majeed Sehgal. However, it was not till after his death that I found that this tremendous human being was also an outstanding soldier with command experience post 1947 in actual combat. It was only after…
Managing Director and CEO Indus Pharma, Zahid Saeed is an industrialist and politician associated with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan. The Federal Government conferred on him the coveted civil award of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2023 in the field of social service and philanthropy for his 29-year-long struggle to enrol outof-school children in Sindh. Elected Union Councilor for Union…
In the agricultural plains of Comilla District (than East Pakistan and now Bangladesh) a low range 2 miles wide and 11 miles long known as Mainamati (now Comilla Cantonment housing a Bangladesh Infantry Division) Used as an aircraft base during the Second World War, in 1956 it was the headquarters of 53 Bde. My father…
The passing of Sartaj Aziz in January 2024 marked a turning point in Pakistan’s history. He wasn’t just a politician; he was a statesman, a leader whose legacy is intricately woven into the fabric of the nation. In the absence of clear policy platforms and a culture of issue-based politics, Pakistan grieves the loss of…
His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, UAE has been an integral part of my life for more than 25 years now. The very important portfolio of Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence was established by Government Decree in February 2016 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid…
When he learnt about his nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize for 2022, Dr. Amjad Saqib said he had never been motivated by awards, but hoped the news could present a good image of his country. Humble to the core, Dr. Amjad Saqib is a renowned philanthropist and the founder of Akhuwat Islamic Microfinance (AIM),…
An ethnic Pashtun from Balochistan, belonging to the Kakar tribe, Mr. Anwaarul Haq Kakar took oath of office as the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan on 14th August 2023. According to the law an interim setup is primarily meant to perform one fundamental task: conducting free and fair elections, along with running the day-to-day operations…
Born on Dec 6, 1939 in Hazaribagh (India), one of seven brothers and four sisters, Sabir Kamal Meyer was educated at the prestigious Col Brown School in Dehradun alongwith his brothers. Their father, Sher Mohammad Meyer, was a businessman who provided logistical support to the Allied Armies in India but the partition of the subcontinent…
