We are living in the age of mass communication, it is difficult to find people unaware of message of Islam. Once humanity developed to a certain level, Allah sent the final messenger Muhammad (Pbuh) with the final scripture Quran, which is protected by Allah. Even after 1400 years the Quran is available in its original…
The original message of God for guidance of humanity conveyed by the messengers of God sent to each community form time to time, got distorted with the passage of time only to be revived by another messenger. Once humanity developed to a certain level, Allah sent the final messenger Muhammad (Pbuh) with the final scripture…
General Raheel Sharif’s first visit to the US came on the heels of a Pentagon report alleging that Pakistan uses proxies in Afghanistan. Visit was not burdened by undue prospects. It will also be an overstatement to call the visit a watershed; however a cautious optimism may be in order. Afghanistan dominated the meetings, with…
From the inception of the twenty-first century there have been risings of economic discontinuities, shifting balances of power, and ever increasing cultural and religious confrontations and terrorism. We are engulfed in a state of chronic insecurity and deepening gloom. Old techniques of force and domination are still being employed to resolve problems, which belong to…
The Republic of Uzbekistan is an important country of the Central Asia. It is a modern age wonder of the post-soviet era in the Central Independent States (CIS). Right from the beginning, its visionary leadership laid down the guiding principles for achieving a dynamic civil society, vibrant media, stable and sustainable macro-economy, and active participation…
North West Shelf / Pilbara are a rapidly progressing economic region. Australia’s largest oil and gas reserves are located along Pilbara coast. The mineral and petroleum exports from the region have increased from Aus. $ 4.1 billion to Aus$ 84 billion between 1999 – 2012, amounting to 5.5% of Australia’s total GDP which amounts to…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an important country of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Its visionary leadership has successfully transformed it from sand to space agency. Its defence is immaculate and strong. Its dispute resolution through diplomacy has been a key feature of its foreign policy…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan are strategic partners and among the main stakeholders in the region. They both enjoy extremely close and fraternal relations founded on deep-rooted cultural affinities, shared faith and traditions. Geographic proximity and identity of interests has further strengthened bilateral relations. The rise of commercial diplomacy has also started a…
The Army Chief’s trip to Kabul marks the first high-profile military visit from Islamabad since the formation of the unity government in Afghanistan. General Raheel Sharif was the third top Pakistani leader to visit Afghanistan in less than two months. Earlier, President Mamnoon Hussain had represented Pakistan in the inaugural ceremony of President Ashraf Ghani….
In the current vitriolic atmosphere that exists between Pakistan and India any discussion by the two on who started the current round of ceasefire violation generally results in nationalism and jingoism trumping all logic and reason. Under such an ambiance for any one on either side of the divide to categorically blame one or the…
