PM Modi, you may pat yourself on the back and think that you have outsmarted the world! But remember that there is many a slip between the cup and the lip especially in a complex, globalized, interdependent world with 24/7 visibility of all that you have done and said. The future may have surprises for…
The World Economic Forum (WEF), established in the 1970s, is an independent not-for-profit organisation which aims to engage various political, business and cultural world leaders in attempts to discuss current and form future agendas. To do so WEF hosts an annual meeting in Davos where the most pressing world issues are highlighted and solutions and…
As I put down reading ‘Blood over Different Shades of Green’, I am struck by the partnership it garnered in Ikram Sehgal, Chand to family and friends, and Bettina Robotka: academician, scholar of history, student-linguist of South Asian languages and, as if, by “whim of God”, drawn to walks around the promenade in Karachi, in…
The global demand for fresh water resources has escalated dramatically over the last few years, especially in light of rapid population growth and widespread urbanization across the globe. Moreover, as the impacts of climate change and stresses of resource scarcity gain further traction, societies are increasingly hard pressed to find effective and sustainable solutions to…
War “hysteria” has now dashed in Doha. Warmongering of 20 years, loss of more than US$ 750 billion, unlimited collateral damages, brutal killings, bombs, blasts, deadlocks, miseries and uncertainties, a historic peace agreement has now been signed between the US and Taliban (once projected as angles of God, propagated worse terrorists/enemies of humanity and again…
Suicide Bombings At least 10 persons were killed and 35 others sustained injuries in a suicide blast that hit a Police vehicle near the Quetta Press Club in Quetta on February 17, reports Daily Times. Three Police personnel were among those killed in the blast. The suicide bomber wanted to target rally of a religious…
Introduction Apart from humanity, Allah has also created other creatures not visible to humans. They are the angels, jinn. The messengers and prophets are all sent by God for the guidance of humanity and jinns, the invisible creatures. They act as His servants; this is a basic tenet laid down by the Holy Qur’an, It…
At the end of January, the World Economic Forum (WEF) celebrated its 50th anniversary during the Annual Meeting in Davos. Imran Khan participated for the first time in his capacity as Prime Minister of Pakistan and was joined by a delegation of senior government ministers and representatives from business, culture, and civil society. Much has…
The global demand for fresh water resources has escalated dramatically over the last few years, especially in light of rapid population growth and widespread urbanization across the globe. Moreover, as the impacts of climate change and stresses of resource scarcity gain further traction, societies are increasingly hard pressed to find effective and sustainable solutions to…
Chief negotiators of the United States and Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Ex-Taliban) signed a peace agreement of Feb 29 that will regulate withdrawal (runaway) of occupation troops in return for some vague guarantees by the Emirate. Deal has been made possible by President Trump’s electoral compulsions and acumen of Bajwa Doctrine. The US-Islamic Emirate…
