Dr M. Usmani

Iqbal & Pakistan

The concept of Pakistan in the light of Iqbal’s Allahabad Address. Allama Iqbal’s presidential address to the 25th session of the All-India Muslim League that was held at Allahabad on 29 December 1930 — commonly known as the Allahabad Address — holds a great significance in the Pakistan Movement because in this address, he conceptualized the idea of a separate …

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Recurring Floods and Disaster Management in Pakistan

Introduction | Pakistan is one of the countries highly affected by the climate change phenomenon. Pakistan is exposed to multiple forms of natural and manmade disasters. Natural disasters range from earthquakes, floods, droughts, cyclones, landslides, and sea-based hazards. These disasters result in colossal losses almost every year. But, unfortunately, the matter is still at the lowest priority for the government. …

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REFORMING PAKISTAN’S BUREAUCRACY

Sustainable growth and equitable development are directly dependent on good governance. Policies will have little positive impact unless the institutions implementing them are effective as well as efficient. One of the main institutions required for good governance is a competent, neutral and honest bureaucracy. For ordinary citizens, it is civil servants who are most germane to their daily life. Pakistan …

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RENEWABLE ENERGY IN PAKISTAN

Provincial governments should generate energy and start building power plants on their own. Energy is an essential ingredient of socio-economic development and economic growth of a country. All productive and supportive activities in today’s world are heavily dependent on cheap, continuous and sustained supply of energy. Industry, agriculture, transport, communication, services, education, healthcare, entertainment, water supply and sanitation; all are …

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