May 2015

At a time when the media — often called the fourth pillar of state – is in chains and is fighting to gain its rights in the developing countries, in the West, where it enjoys the right to freedom of speech, it is making great contributions to foster human development, good governance, social and democratic values, and is playing its …

Is the Middle East Being Remapped? Yemen, the poorest country in the Middle East, has been embroiled in fighting for months since long. However, the situation has quickly reached a tipping point especially after the expanding conflict took an ominous turn on March 25 when Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes against Houthi fighters who have tightened their grip on Yemen. Given …

On April 2, news emerged from Lausanne — a small and picturesque Swiss town on the shores of Lac Léman — that a framework for a nuclear agreement between Iran and six major powers (P5+1) has been reached. The news was followed by a short joint press conference by Javad Zarif, the Iranian foreign minister, and Federica Moghierini, the High …

Hardly a month had passed since the gruesome attack on Peshawar’s Army Public School that another crisis hit the nation. This time it was a severe shortage of petroleum products that paralyzed most parts of the Punjab province. During this 12-day crisis, people had to wait in long queues to get some litres of fuel. The black marketeers fleeced people …

“Nothing goes off suddenly; even the earthquakes set in motion from the depth of the earth to the rooftops of villages.” This line from a poem written two decades ago by a renowned Palestinian poet Mourid Barghouti was reflective of his frustration over the long-brewing political morbidity and authoritarian culture in the Arab world which he predicted will one day …

Answering the Malicious Propaganda May 28, 1998, is the most important and a highly momentous day in Pakistan’s history. On this auspicious afternoon at 1516 hours, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, ordered Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) team to perform the nuclear tests, codename Chagai-I. The tests were performed at the iron-steel tunnel built under the Koh …

Too Soon to Celebrate? Apr 02: Iran and world powers agreed on the framework of a potentially historic deal aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear programme after marathon talks in Switzerland. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Judicial Commission! The Supreme Court of Pakistan constituted a three-judge commission to investigate allegations of rigging in the last general elections. Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice …

For feedback and suggestions, please write to us at: editor@jworldtimes.com  adeelniaz78@gmail.com XI Jinping in Pakistan Chinese President Xi Jinping’s historical visit to Pakistan has opened new vistas of opportunities specifically for the country’s unemployed workforce. Investments in various sectors, especially energy and infrastructure projects worth $46 billion, can help develop this economically faltering country of Pakistan. But, unfortunately, given improper …

April 2015 was a month of momentous importance in Pakistan’s recent history with two important events; the first being the visit of Chinese President H.E. Mr Xi Jinping — his maiden to Pakistan. The visit came at a time when the South Asian region is undergoing rapid changes. On the eastern borders of Pakistan, Indo-US bonhomie — seemingly aimed at …