The Muslim world’s current turmoil has one key cause that is rooted in neither religious ideology nor sectarian struggle. In Egypt, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey, rapidly-growing and increasingly-assertive middle classes want a say in politics and greater economic opportunity. Modern communication ‘in particular the extensive use of social media’ has enabled this rising middle class to find its voice and …

The period of Arab history prior to the emergence of Islam has been described by the historians as the ‘Age of Ignorance.’ However, the oil-rich Arab countries are included among rich and powerful nations of the world today. The world nations aspire to cordial relations with the Arabs. At the time of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birth, the Arabian Peninsula mainly …

This essay got second position in 1st JWT Essay Competition 1.    Preamble ‘An Introduction to Pillars of State 2.    Role of four Pillars of State Function of Legislature’ to make laws Duty of Executive’ to administer laws Job of Judiciary’ to administer justice Responsibility of Media’ to aware people 3.  Role of Pillars in putting Pakistan in a State of …

Pakistan is faced with roaring headline inflation and monetary hangover these days. The government has once again approached the International Monetary Fund to obtain dollars to run its affairs. The IMF has tasked the government with an ambitious economic reform programme to reverse the current large fiscal deficits, fostering inclusive growth and addressing Pakistan’s short- and medium-term problems. The IMF …

The acts of terror, insurgency and crime in Balochistan have reduced significantly in recent weeks. The most probable reason appears to be the assertive civil services, FC and Police, which have worked more or less without the political interference. The Chief Minister keeps offering negotiations to militants. However, governance is still very weak which cannot even ensure payment of dues …

Musharraf regime embroiled Pakistan into a new epoch in its history by assuming the role of ‘Most Allied Ally’ of the US in ‘War on Terror’. In this role, new dimensions for Pakistan’s international relations came to light and its significance in international politics was redefined. To comprehend the present state of affairs in Pakistan, it’s important to understand that …

Ibn Khaldun, the great North African Muslim thinker and philosopher, believed that the state has its foundation on one of the two great moral principles; the sense of Oneness or Group Mind, Asabiya, and religion. The State as such is the natural result of human life which requires association and organization; ‘human association is necessary,’ the philosopher expresses this saying, …

Today’s world is known as the world of advertising. It is the backbone of media industry. Both business and advertising go hand in hand. There can be no business without advertising and there can be no advertising without business. WHAT IS ADVERTISING? Advertising is a paid communication through a medium in which the sponsor is identified and the message is …

Recently, I was invited to a conference in Paris to introduce smart card platform in Pakistan, which according to the organizers will change the way governments deliver services. One of my co-speakers was a renowned British innovator, an airline owner and a prolific writer. I asked him, ‘What is the greatest invention of all times.’ ‘Wheel’, he replied assertively, and …

Economists, as a rule, do not like quota systems. They view all kinds of quotas ‘import quota, export quota or any other sort of quota used for the rationing of goods and services’ with equal suspicion. Their argument is that quotas reduce efficiency and create losses in the economy; technically called deadweight losses. Theoretically, the efficiency argument also applies to …