In the “Country Strategy Dialogue on Pakistan”, the Prime Minister Mr. Imran Khan presented Pakistan’s case to the global community on a comprehensive basis that also included the future vision and challenges. In his answers to the global CEOs from Telenor, Majid Al Futtaim, Ghuangzhou, Royal Vopak, Investcorp Holdings, he emphasized that collaboration and technological…
Being the devil’s advocate is not a preferred job. So is the case for those who stand for congenial relations between India and Pakistan. Peace is apparently a shunned word in the subcontinent, as politics of hate and prejudice rule the roost. This is why both the neighbours and their respective establishments feel themselves at…
From the Balfour Declaration in 1917 to the Abraham Accord in 2020, Israel has come a long way. The Jewish state has gone from strength to strength, irrespective of the fact that it was shunned, discouraged and secluded by a majority in the community of nations. Yet, it has inched towards recognition in a tortoise…
Bismillah-ir-Raman-ir-Rahim (In the name of ALLAH, the most gracious and the most merciful) Esteemed Mr. Speaker, Honourable members of the Pakistan National Assembly and Senate, Ladies and gentlemen. I greet you with the best of greetings, love and respect. Esselamu Aleyküm Ve Rahmetüllahu and Berekatuhu (May the Peace, Mercy and Blessing of ALLAH be upon…
“I consider Pakistan my second home; Turkey stands with Pakistan and will continue to do so”, said Turkish President and strongman Recep Tayyip Erdogan to a beaming audience of dignitaries and the press in Islamabad during a 2 day visit by the Turkish head of state to Pakistan, his seventh since gaining power in 2003….
As a cultural event the Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF) has come to occupy a distinctive position in the cultural, educational, and literary life of Pakistan. A young city, Islamabad vibrates with the energies of the Pakistani youth, its naturally beautiful location makes it an ideal place for literary, cultural, and creative inspiration to flourish. Oxford…
one of the earliest memories I often revere is one being indulged in a labyrinth of stories which my grandfather effortlessly spun as I listened enthralled and with adulation. personal experiences of a time when history was practically being made, my grandfather had treasured many incidents to be shared and I was fortunate to have…
Very bad health, my son’s wedding and shifting of my place of residence took a lot out of me physically and mentally and this in turn forced me to take on as light a role as one can have, whilst spending most of the day either sleeping or generally acting like a vegetable. As my…
