August 2014

The current chaos in Iraq is largely attributed to the ill-conceived US invasion of Iraq, the dismantling of the Ba’athist state apparatus and the hasty withdrawal of American troops. But, Iraq was not ready enough to assume control of its own security situation when the US decided to withdraw forces in December 2011. The wisdom of that decision will long …

“I must say that OMG can be a very good choice for females because it offers a scheduled job.” Former Chief Instructor Common Training Programme (CTP); DG Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) Pakistan Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): How do you see the importance of Office Management Group (OMG) in Pakistan’s bureaucratic structure? Aamir Hasan (AH): I think OMG is a key …

The leadership turnover in China has taken place in a shifting political situation. There have been increased calls for more political accountability and multi-candidate elections, broader media freedom and financial reform. We need to watch this closely. The behaviour of Chinese leadership for change will determine whether China will continue its phenomenal ‘rise’ or will it be hampered by the …

In an editorial last month (July 05, 2014), The New York Times lamented ‘India’s role in the nuclear race’ in South Asia and questioned the double standards being applied in a country-specific preferential treatment to it by the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a 48-member body established in 1974 after India’s first nuclear test to ensure that civilian trade in nuclear …

The world is going through a period of turmoil and uprisings. Armed troops have taken over territory in Eastern Europe. First-world navies are jockeying for territorial waters in the South China Sea. Barbarous rebel forces are overrunning regime troops in Iraq and Syria. Afghanistan has been ruined by the US. South America is also not immune to it. Iran-Saudi rivalry …

Boko Haram is among the most vicious terrorist groups operating in North Africa. It has caused havoc in Nigeria’ Africa’s most populous country’ through a wave of bombings, assassinations and abductions. The region is home to some of the worst extremists in the world. This militant group wants to institute sharia system in Nigeria. Boko Haram promotes a version of Islam which …

A Vicious Step!, Climate Pangs , Headway in Islamic Finance, Surge of the Rightwing , Things Fall Apart, A Pure Feat, Gaza Bleeds Again , Something is Fishy, Another Feather in CM’s Cap, The Real Joga Bonito!, A Vicious Step! On June 20, Sindh sealed its borders to stop the influx of internally displaced persons (IDPs) after the military operation …

For feedback and suggestions, please write to us at:editor@jworldtimes.com; adeelniaz78@gmail.com Operation Zarb-i-Azb Thank God the charade of peace talks with the militants is finally over and a fully-fledged operation in North Waziristan has begun. As a nation, while standing squarely behind our brave soldiers, we must have realistic expectations of Zarb-i-Azb. The greatest achievement after the success of the operation …

If the Jew has the right over the land of Palestine, Why is there no right of Arabs over Spain?, The object of British imperialism is something very different, It is not concerned with orange orchards or ‘The Land of Milk and Honey’ The Poet of the East, Allama Iqbal, while exposing the nefarious designs of the imperialistic powers in …

Recently Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced to initiate treason proceedings against retired general and former president Pervez Musharraf. At face value, it appears Sharif is finally getting his revenge. In 1999, Musharraf, who was then the chief of army staff, led a coup against the Sharif government. The coup was triggered by Sharif’s attempt to replace Musharraf apparently because of …