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Is America our friend? —Rasul Bakhsh Rais: Is America our friend? —Rasul Bakhsh Rais Our rational self-interest in this situation dictates that we help rebuild a stable Afghanistan, help end the war and deepen our relationship with the United States, taking it beyond the contingencies of
What lesson can Pakistan learn from the way Sri Lanka has dealt with the terrorism of LTTE: General Beg’s mess Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has stated that Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse, during a recent meeting in Libya, told him that “elements in Sri Lanka could be linked to incidents of terrorism in Pakistan, including
What lesson can Pakistan learn from the way Sri Lanka has dealt with the terrorism of LTTE: General Beg’s mess Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has stated that Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse, during a recent meeting in Libya, told him that “elements in Sri Lanka could be linked to incidents of terrorism in Pakistan, including
Osama introduced Nawaz Sharif to Saudi royals: ex-ISI chief: Osama introduced Nawaz Sharif to Saudi royals: ex-ISI chief LAHORE: Osama Bin Laden introduced Nawaz Sharif to the Saudi royal family in the late 1980s, and – during a meeting – the former prime minister had asked the Al
Osama introduced Nawaz Sharif to Saudi royals: ex-ISI chief: Osama introduced Nawaz Sharif to Saudi royals: ex-ISI chief LAHORE: Osama Bin Laden introduced Nawaz Sharif to the Saudi royal
Kurd sees no change after restoration of deposed judges: Kurd sees no change after restoration of deposed judges ISLAMABAD: Nothing has changed since the restoration of the deposed judiciary, Supreme Court Bar Association President Ali Ahmad Kurd said on Monday. Addressing a ceremony held at the Supreme Court
Kurd sees no change after restoration of deposed judges: Kurd sees no change after restoration of deposed judges ISLAMABAD: Nothing has changed since the restoration of the deposed judiciary, Supreme Court Bar Association President Ali Ahmad Kurd said on Monday. Addressing a ceremony held at the Supreme Court
The Saudi Factor, Nawaz Sharif and Musharraf’s trial: Analyses by Asadullah Ghalib and Tanvir Qaiser Shahid
The Saudi Factor, Nawaz Sharif and Musharraf’s trial: Analyses by Asadullah Ghalib and Tanvir Qaiser Shahid
Corporate advertising during Ramadan plays into the legacy of General Zia’s Islamisation efforts. NFP’s article.: Pious follies Posted by Nadeem F. Paracha Source Islam is believed to be the basis of nationalism on which the Pakistani state was constituted, even though this notion continues to be hotly contested. Liberals hold the view that Pakistan
Corporate advertising during Ramadan plays into the legacy of General Zia’s Islamisation efforts. NFP’s article.: Pious follies Posted by Nadeem F. Paracha Source Islam is believed to be the basis of nationalism on which the Pakistani state was constituted, even though this notion continues to be hotly contested. Liberals hold the view that Pakistan
Bridging the civil-military divide in Pakistan: Bridging the civil-military divide Monday, September 07, 2009Talat Masood The motive of former ISI and military officers in resurrecting past skeletons on the media still remains a mystery and subject of intense speculation. Although the revelations and counter incriminations
Bridging the civil-military divide in Pakistan – by Talat Masood: Bridging the civil-military divide Monday, September 07, 2009Talat Masood The motive of former ISI and military officers in resurrecting past skeletons on the media still remains a mystery and subject of intense speculation. Although the revelations and counter incriminations
Services of General Zia-ul-Haq for Pakistan: A critical analysis by Wusatullah Khan خدماتِ ضیا الحق ! وسعت اللہ خان بی بی سی اردو ڈاٹ کام، اسلام آباد ضیا دور میں منطق کے شعبے میں بھی عظیم الشان کام ہوئے بہت لوگ کہتے ہیں کہ ضیا
Services of General Zia-ul-Haq for Pakistan: A critical analysis by Wusatullah Khan خدماتِ ضیا الحق ! وسعت اللہ خان بی بی سی اردو ڈاٹ کام، اسلام آباد ضیا دور میں منطق کے شعبے میں بھی عظیم الشان کام ہوئے بہت لوگ کہتے ہیں کہ ضیا
Why is President Zardari sticking to the 17th amendment? Analysis by Cyril Almeida: A circus with a purpose By Cyril Almeida Friday, 04 Sep, 2009 ‘Zardari’s woes actually began when he became president. It was a clever move tactically, but flawed strategically.’ – (File Photo) IF you had any doubt before, you
Why is President Zardari sticking to the 17th amendment? Analysis by Cyril Almeida: A circus with a purpose By Cyril Almeida Friday, 04 Sep, 2009 ‘Zardari’s woes actually began when he became president. It was a clever move tactically, but flawed strategically.’ – (File Photo) IF you had any doubt before, you
An assessment of President Asif Zardari by Abbas Mehkari: Signs of improvement Sunday, 06 Sep, 2009 DOOM and gloom is to be expected in a country dominated by rapacious politicians and brutal dictators. Democracy has been strangled in Pakistan, the rule of law violated at will and the
An assessment of President Asif Zardari – by Abbas Mehkari:
Saleem Safi versus Ataul Haq Qasimi: A critical debate on 9/11: