December 2011

Rallies and Rise of Imran Khan

In Pakistan, some political thinkers have hoped the emergence of third political force. Undoubtedly, Imran Khan is that force. But it would be nave to think that the PTI would wipe out the main political parties. In the last week of October the country’s political scene remained highly vibrant with one party after the other announcing and holding rallies as …

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MFN Status to India: Merits and Demerits

Granting MFN status to India may be beneficial for both countries. It may expand the size of the market because of trade creation and trade diversion. This possibly can help expand production on a large scale and also infuses competition into markets. Introduction In international economic relations and international politics, Most Favored Nation (MFN) is a status or level of …

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Baba Farid & Guru Nanak Impact of Sufism on Sikhism

The Sufis during the Sultanate period had acquired great veneration from the masses due to their being independent preachers of monotheism and concept of equality and their services towards the humanity. Their shrugging off the state patronage and criticism of the state system brought them closer to the people. When Muslims came to India, it was Punjab through which they …

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Charting the Way Forward

Theme for the 17th SAARC summit titled ‘Building bridges’ is most appropriate. The establishment of physical connectivity in the form of improved trade, air, road and shipping links will help the fulfillment of long-awaited dream of economic integration. The ‘Addu Declaration’, a 20-point agenda, marked the conclusion of the 17th SAARC summit. In the Communique, the member states reiterated their …

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Our Systemic Perversities

The story of a society that has been going round and round in aimless circles for the last 64 years. Absence of democracy, rule of law and good governance is its continuing hallmark For any state in the contemporary world, its constitution is its solemn and inviolable ‘social contract’ which guarantees fundamental the freedoms and basic rights of its citizens, …

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Government of Balochistan is Doing its Level Best to Carry Out Development Work

Mr. Ahmad Bukhsh Lehri DMG, 7th Common Chief Secretary, Balochistan Mr. Ahmad Bukhsh Lehri is one of the senior Baloch officers of ‘Civil Service of Pakistan’. He joined the ‘Civil Service’ as a DMG officer on 5th April 1980; he spent most of his service in Balochistan. While during the service he served on key positions in the provincial government …

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