September 2011

Effective parliamentary system can seek information, ask pertinent questions, analyse reasons behind policy decisions and make governance transparent, responsible and accountable. Good governance is the factor that leads to giving the citizens an enabling environment that gives justice, peace and order, welfare facilities (education and health) and economic opportunities that will increase their quality of life and standard of living. …

The importance of the role of the UNO can be gauged from the very fact that it has averted the outbreak of third world war so far. The United Nations is the only Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) that is primarily responsible for the maintenance of Peace and security and has the membership of almost all the sovereign states. Its success can …

To bring peace in Karachi is everybody’s wish, but nothing will be achieved without moving in the right direction. Karachi’s recent violence has exposed a weak and disorganized state of affairs in the city. Karachi being a commercial hub means a lot to Pakistan’s economy. Our national economy cannot remain unaffected if this largest city is not peaceful. Karachi is …

The African Union does not support the Nato-led military campaign targeting Col. Gaddafi’s forces. Capital: Tripoli Area: 1759540 Sq km Hottest place of the world: Al Azizia situated in Sahara Desert in Libya Location: In the North Mediterranean Sea, in the South Chad, in the East Egypt and in the West Tunisia and Algeria. Historical background: Kingdom of Libya gained …

Norway suffered the worst attack in its post-war history overnight as terrorists bombed Oslo’s central government district and opened fire at a political youth camp on an island near the capital. The world does not seem to be safe any more as terrorists appear to be striking targets at will. Who would have thought Norway would be a target? Norway …

‘I thought England was civilised – but it is sick’, says woman forced to leap from burning flat during riots Notwithstanding the fact that Londoners are a civilized society witnessed large scale disturbances and looting spree. Last time it was December, when thousands of students took to the streets to condemn drastic increase in university tuition fees and a number …

Surely no philosophical discourse is needed to understand or agree that nuclear weapons are never meant to be used. Once driving on a busy New York street a few years ago, I was struck by a bumper sticker with a strange message. It read: ‘One nuclear bomb can ruin your whole day.’ This appeared rather childish if not an ultimate …

Despite all such difficulties, General Kayani took some important steps which showed his keen desire to keep the army away from its traditional political role. 5.     When the old dictatorial regimes of the Middle East and North Africa began collapsing as a result of widespread popular uprising, the people of Pakistan also had the feeling that they were not …

Prof. Dr. Dil Mohammad Vice Chancellor, University of South Asia (USA) Jahangir’s World Times: Please tell us something about your education and area of expertise? Dr Dil Mohammad: I was awarded scholarship from Louisiana State University (USA) for LLM program and completed the studies ahead of my classmates in the shortest period. The government of Pakistan awarded my Central Overseas …