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Russian Federation’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): A joint statement at the conclusion of Saudi Crown Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz al Saud’s visit to Pakistan raised many eyebrows about country’s Syria policy. How do you see this policy? Is it consistent with Geneva-I accord? Alexey Yurievich Dedov (AYD): Pakistan’s policy on Syria has always been independent and …

Blessed with extraordinary qualities of head and heart, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India, Honourable Mr Abdul Basit, is a career diplomat par excellence. He joined the Foreign Service of Pakistan in 1982 and during his illustrious career he has held various important assignments in Pakistan Missions abroad and at the headquarters. Prior to his posting as High Commissioner, he was …

I strongly believe that local governments are the real key to resolve the problems of our country. His Excellency Ch Muhammad Sarwar, the incumbent Governor of Punjab, is a statesman having a vast experience in British as well as Pakistani politics. He has been a Member of British Parliament from 1997 to 2010 and was the first ever British Pakistani …

Pakistan’s Foremost Orthopaedic Surgeon Do not wait for the government to do things. Have faith in Allah, gather a good team and work with full devotion, then Allah will provide ways and means to success. Prof. Amer Aziz, a world renowned orthopaedic surgeon and a doctor of impeccable repute, is one of the few surgeons in Pakistan who not only …

Former Senator, A Person of Unrivalled Qualities One of the most revered politicians in Pakistan, Mr S.M. Zafar, is a former Senator, a noted human rights activist and a lawyer par excellence. In his capacity as an attorney, Mr Zafar has been involved in some of the most important cases of country’s legal history. He is considered an authority on …

Today, the CIA, the RAW and many others spy agencies are out to weaken the province and malign Pakistan army and the ISI. Lieutenant General (R) Abdul Qayyum is a person of diverse talent and unrivalled administrative qualities. Besides having a decade’s worth experience in the Pakistan Army, he has also served as chairman for Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) at …

Born on October 1, 1944, in Martinpur, District Sheikhpura, Dr Alexander John Malik, is the longest-serving Bishop in the history of the Anglican Church of the Subcontinent. After graduating from PU, Lahore, Bishop Malik got his diploma from Bishop’s College Calcutta and degree of Bachelor of Divinity from Serampur University, India. He got his Master’s degree from McGill University, Canada, …

Dr Song Jong-Hwan Ambassador of South Korea to Pakistan JWT: What is your assessment of the bilateral relations between Pakistan and South Korea? Dr Song Jong Hwan (SJH): I assumed my responsibilities as ambassador of my country to Pakistan in July this year and even in such a short period, I feel that Pakistan is a great and a very …

The first month at the World  Times Academy has been full of learning. With the faculty comprising CSPs and PhDs, the World Times Academy is the most sought after one in Lahore. With increasing number of students, the Academy started another batch on 7th October. The third batch is about to commence as well. What’s the secret behind this huge …

National institute of Management (NIM) Quetta Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): You had served in both federal and provincial domains of bureaucracy, please tell us in the light of your experience what sort of reforms we need today in our bureaucratic setup? Mehfooz Ali Khan (MAK): Well, we, basically, don’t have a proper system of human resource development in place at …