Gender discrimination has been a part of Pakistan since its inception, one of the outstanding reasons behind is the illiteracy amongst the masses another would be the culture that does not allow women to stand besides men. The world that we live in today is evolving on a day-to-day basis with ground-breaking discoveries being made at frequent intervals. Living standards …

‘Moral and financial support and prayers of parents coupled with good wishes of your dears and friends count a lot’ Jahangir’s World Times: What is so special in PSP and how it is better than other groups? Hassan Afzal: Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) is a lifestyle that is something more than a mere career job. It demands one’s abiding …

Outline: Social Media in the limelight Advent of social media Empowerment of people Arab Spring ‘manifestation of its power Community’ building tool’ a case of Shahzeb Issues with social media users Incivility and immorality reign Anonymity and mob-mentality Fake profiles of leaders/journalists Keyboard Jihadists ‘informal e-brigades of political parties Elections 2013 ‘campaigns and reactions No effective control mechanism Swift action …

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept which is still in embryonic stage in the contemporary world. Generally, it is the behaviour through which the companies try to attain a balance among different forces, such as economic, environmental and social. There are several definitions of CSR. According to World Business Council for Sustainable Development, it refers to the company’s devotion …

The making of Pakistan, the land of the pure, signifies the culmination of a long journey that the Muslim set out from the demolition of the Temple of Somnath in 11th Century by Mahmood Gnaznavi. Al-Beruni, one of the courtiers of Mahmood, said that these two nations of Hindus and Muslims could never live together. He gave his own discourse …

All the indicators regarding Pakistan’s current state of economic affairs vividly delineate the unprecedented economic crisis Pakistan is experiencing nowadays. The lowest investment by the private sector; a drastic decline in flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country; a shrinking formal economy and a ballooning informal sector; a near-collapse of the energy sector and the near-complete destruction of …

Some analysts opine that ‘first light of 2015 will be the dawn of the Taliban’s victory against another superpower. The proposed ISAF pullout will unfold events that may influence Pakistan’s internal security, stability and prospects of peace in this volatile region. The new Pakistani government is expected to confront multiple challenges emanating from developments in Afghanistan and unbridled armed outfits …

Pakistani nation very warmly welcomed the new Chinese Premier Mr Li Keqiang in his second home on 22 May 2013. He was on his first foreign trip after assuming the office. President of Pakistan, Prime Minister, Chairman Senate, the Services Chiefs, caretaker ministers, ambassadors and senior officials received the Chinese leader. During Mr Li’s visit, Pakistan and China concluded and …

Pakistan Faces Various Forms of Terrorism 1.    Introduction 2.    History of Terrorism in Pakistan:  An Overview 3.    Pakistan Faces Various Forms of Terrorism a.    Ethnic / Sectarian b.    Nationalist / Separatist c.    Jihadi / Islamist 4.    Causes of Terrorism in Pakistan a.    Augmenting Illiteracy b.    Increasing Social Injustice c.    Swelling Poverty d.    Derailing Democracy e.    Heightening Religious Intolerance f.    Unending …

G20 ‘relatively a new institution established in the recent past, has emerged as a central player in the global financial architecture and an effective contributor to global economic and financial stability. It would be interesting to study its origin, development and achievements.Origin of the G20 The G20 traces its history back to the late 1990s when a crisis in emerging …