Dr Amjad Saqib founded Akhuwat in 2001, transitioning from a historical and philosophical discourse to a practical approach to poverty alleviation. Previously serving in Pakistan’s Civil Services and witnessing the devastating effects of poverty as the General Manager of the Punjab Rural Support Program (PRSP), Dr Saqib was compelled to dedicate his life to helping…
Suicide Attacks Three Policemen were killed and 16 other personnel sustained injuries as terrorists rammed an explosive-laden car into Daraban Police Station in Dera Ismail Khan District on December 12, reports ARY News. The terrorists hit a car full of explosives at the main gate of the Daraban police station main gate. As a result, three…
Ikram Sehgal I want to start with Pakistan’s location as geography plays an important role in the development process. We cannot choose our neighbours. We are unfortunate; we have India on one side and one of the most ungrateful nations on this Earth on the other side, Afghanistan, our policy on Afghanistan is incalculable and,…
Ikram Sehgal I will begin by addressing our membership in the World Economic Forum. If you examine the crucible of this forum, you can discern the dynamics of the relationship between Pakistan and India. In one instance, there were nearly 100 prominent Indian businessmen present, while we had about five representatives from Pakistan. This setting…
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…
“O you who believe! Be careful of (your duty to) Allah and relinquish what remains (due) from Riba (usury), if you are believers. (2:278) But if you do (it) not, then be apprised of war from Allah and His Apostle; and if you desist, repent, then you shall have your capital; neither shall you oppress nor…
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…
Established in 1860 and named after Sir Henry Lawrence, the Lawrence College Ghora Gali (LCGG) stands as the oldest residential institution of its kind in Pakistan. Nestled in the serene town of Murree, this prestigious institution is situated amidst the breathtaking Himalayan foothills, perched at an elevation of approximately 1950 meters (6397 feet) above sea…
Lawrence College has produced many distinguished and outstanding Gallians who have excelled in their respective professions and fields of interest. One such Gallian is Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza who has excelled in the military profession and occupies a very distinguished and respectable position in the senior hierarchy. His contribution to national security and defence…
Organized by the World Economic Forum’s EDISON Alliance, in partnership with the Virtual Remittance Gateway (VRG), a SPOTLIGHT DAY on Pakistan’s AMA Scheme took place on November 7, 2023. The event, “Bridging the Financial Inclusion Gap in Pakistan,” brought together key figures from prominent government offices and private sector entities, including Fortune 500 companies, to…
