2015

An overwhelming majority of Pakistanis are thankful that we have a sovereign, independent country where we have risen to senior positions in every profession. We are nearing the seventh decade of independence and these years have given us plenty. From a very narrow base of industry, educational institutions, health, banking, insurance, infrastructure and trained manpower, we have developed an impressive …

On 2nd July, 2015 — one day after the commencement of Pakistan’s new fiscal year 2015-16 — the IMF uploaded the seventh review under the Extended Fund Facility. To dispel any impression that the government did not share the budget documents with the Fund staff, the press release dated 26th June, the day the executive board of the Fund approved …

On Augurs 14, 1947, Pakistan emerged on the globe as an independent state. This most outstanding and extraordinary event was the culmination of the struggle of the Muslims of the Indian Subcontinent under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The struggle for a separate, independent homeland for the Muslims got momentum because the Quaid had unflinching support from …

Pakistan emerged on the globe on the basis of an ideology emanating from and maintaining the idea of a distinct nation. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah has always been vehemently opposed by the Hindu leaders and scholars for wedging in the Indians and crafting the idea of two-nation theory. He was charged for dividing the Indian community on the basis of …

India’s external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), has long been meddling in its neighbours’ affairs. Founded in 1968, primarily to counter China’s influence, over time it has shifted its focus to Pakistan. On the other side of the border, in Pakistan, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) performs the task of countering RAW activities and both agencies have been …

The people of Pakistan have been combating the menace of terrorism for more than fifteen years now. This curse has jeopardized the very future of our nation. The bonhomie of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) with indigenous orthodox groups, and so-called Islamist foreign elements must have celebrated the display of tyranny and cruelty on humanity and justice when they attacked Peshawar’s Army …

My heart aches, every time, when I see brutal and inhumane killing of innocent people and their heavily bereft families. At the same time, I wonder over the inability of the state in protecting the precious lives and property of its citizens whether it is of a Muslim or a non-Muslim, and over the senseless and psychologically-tortured masses of the …

The life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) as a role model for human beings encompasses all aspects of life. Besides all other faculties, as a military strategist too, he (PBUH) set the most perfect examples of sagacity and prudence. Throughout his life, he (PBUH) exhibited the most consummate military leadership skills for protecting Muslims as well as the nascent Islamic …

“This universe, perhaps, is yet incomplete, For I hear repeated sounds of “Be, And It Is.” Introduction The Universe is all existing matter and space considered as a whole, the cosmos. It is a huge wide-open space that holds everything from the smallest particle to the biggest galaxy. It is believed to be at least 10 billion light years in …

What is generally understood of strategy is a decision or action plan that covers all contingencies of a situation in any field, particularly public affairs. Strategy is basically the maximum utilization of available resources and the exploitation of potential force in an efficient way. Similarly, in an organization, strategic management involves organization’s engaging in strategic planning and then acting on …