Stopped The War

Stopped The War

Stopped The War Recent political developments around the world at times have seriously worried me about the collective mental health of the human race. So, more than the truth of the claim, what fascinates me is the mind that thought such an ad was a good idea. Not only that. When they conceived the idea, … Read more

IRAN GAS PIPELINE AGREEMENT

IRAN GAS PIPELINE AGREEMENT

After Ebrahim Raisi’s three-day visit, the joint statement reiterated “the importance of cooperation in the energy domain, including trade in electricity, power transmission lines and Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Project.” It mentions the agreement for a “collaborative approach” to confront the menace of terrorism. “Noting that the existence of terrorist organizations in Afghanistan poses a serious … Read more

Democratic Indians

Democratic Indians

Democratic Indians Dr Ishtiaq minced no words in explaining why a prime minister of India, of Modi’s stature, should not act like a priest when visiting temples or conducting other religious rituals. Like any historian, he predicted India’s unraveling if, despite being a democracy, it silenced opposition voices; the ruling party tried to impose its … Read more

Melting glaciers

Melting glaciers

AFTER several rain-related deaths in KP in recent days, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority has sprung into action to minimize the chances of further loss of life, property, crops, and infrastructure. Potential glacial lake outburst floods, caused by melting glaciers, are a principal concern, and administrations in nine districts have been directed to regularly monitor … Read more

Lok Sabha Elections in India 2024 Dates

Lok Sabha Elections in India 2024 Dates

Lok Sabha Elections in India 2024 Dates INDIA’S mammoth multi-stage elections have begun and the popular issues gripping the voters this time are unemployment, inflation, and related economic despair. This is far removed from the divisive polls of 2014 and 2019, and it is not because pro-Hindutva campaigners are not trying to kindle the fires … Read more

MORE MODITVA

MORE MODITVA

THE impressive logistics of India’s nat­io­nal elections inspire considerable internati­onal coverage. This year, the process initiated last Friday will culminate at the start of June, and the potential electorate inclu­des around a tenth of humanity. In a few cases, election officials trudge for miles through hostile terrain to gather a handful of votes, sometimes just … Read more

how to get a car transported to another state

how to get a car transported to another state

how to get a car transported to another state The structural foundation of the Roman Empire, history tells us, included the roads that were built. With this communication network, the expanding empire was able to connect newly conquered lands. It did not matter how disparate a culture or how unintelligible a language was to the … Read more

Bolstering security for foreign nationals

Bolstering security for foreign nationals

Bolstering security for foreign nationals The attack on Chinese engineers in Bisham serves as a stark reminder of the challenges Pakistan faces in safeguarding foreign nationals. The investigation committee identified significant security shortcomings. Shockingly, the bus involved was neither bombproof nor bulletproof. Such oversights highlight a systemic failure to prioritize the safety of foreign workers … Read more

The Erosion of Democracy

The Erosion of Democracy

The Erosion of Democracy This year some 64 countries in the world plus the EU. Just like a lot of sources of is the year of election not just for Pakistan or the US but information hasn’t created informed citizens, similarly, a lot of ballot boxes don’t mean democratic growth. The opposite might be the … Read more