A Guide to Mideast Policy from Harry Truman to Barack Obama The first time a Western power got soaked in the politics of oil in the Middle East was toward the end of 1914, when British soldiers landed at Basra, in southern Iraq, to protect oil supplies from neighbouring Persia. At the time the US had little interest in Middle …

Some people may argue that the Western military intervention is aimed at grabbing Libya’s vast oil and gas reserves, but Qaddafi’s stubborn refusal to step down has also facilitated the West in making this intervention possible. Having an area of 1,757,000 square kilometres and population of 6,173,579, Libya is North Africa’s largest oil producing country, having a society with strong …

He is applauded for his expertise in Islamic banking & finance world over. Professor Humayon Dar is an Islamic economist, futurist, writer, shariah advisor, academic, philosopher and a transformational thinker, specializing in Islamic banking & finance. Educated at Cambridge University and having been associated with a number of universities and academic institutions in the West. He is applauded for his …

Let’s talk about the problems this happy go lucky relationship is facing in the era of mainstream, enlightenment, globalisation, cross border social inter-actions. So gone are the days when it was believed that ‘A single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife’. But the lush blush and curvy eyes of opposite gender, provided …

A year-long celebration of Pak-China’s 60 years of relations would bring even closer the two peoples Ms. Wang Qianting, Bureau Chief for Pakistan of China Radio International (CRI), has said that Pakistan-China friendship was deeper than ocean and higher than mountains. She was addressing as guest of honour at a special function jointly organised by Radio China Listeners Club (RCLC), …

The major proportion of hydrocarbon is consumed by already developed countries like the US, Japan and Western European states. Outline 1. Introduction 2. What is energy crisis? 3. Share of energy resources in energy supply a) Non-renewable b) Renewable 4. World consumption distribution 5. World production distribution 6. Causes of crises a) Surge in demand b) Resource nationalism ‘tighter supply …

Throw light on your education and achievements. I passed my primary, middle, matric and intermediate exams with distinction and got scholarships in all exams. I did my BSc Electrical Engineering from University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila. What are the steps for CSS preparation? A candidate should first get cognizance of the overall pattern of CSS exam, including the knowledge …

Please tell us about yourself, education and achievements I belong to Dera Bugti (Balochistan). So, I took my primary education from home town, while from 6th class to FSc I studied in Dera Ghazi Khan. Lastly, I did BSc from Government Degree College, Usta Muhammad (Balochistan). Throughout my academic career, I always got first division. Then after BSc I could …

1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the answer sheet (i)    The world’s highest mountain is in: (a)    Nepal           (b)    Italy (c)    Sri Lanka    (d)    China (ii)    On the map of world which country appears as long shoe? (a)    Italy            (b)    Malta (c)    Croatia       …

Cash flow is said to be the lifeblood of any business. If you need help in managing your cash flow, here is a comprehensive guide in handling and managing your cash more effectively. There’s something you can never afford to forget when you are running a business out of your home — cash is king! Whether it is a multi-billion …