April 2012

Clinton’s remarks were in response to Congressman Rep Lewis asking the US secretary of state why the budget request for the State Department included a $1 billion request to help Pakistan address its energy problems. Secretary Clinton said the Turkmenistan pipeline was a better alternative, predictable and will avoid business with Iran. She added that embarking on the construction of …

Some facts about the life, achievements, sacrifices and dedication of an unsung hero of Pakistan movement and struggle for the restoration of democracy in it. 5 Dec 2011 was the 48th death anniversary of Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy.  Not a single newspaper in Pakistan published any news or article in this regard. I remember when I went to East Pakistan in …

Iran has always imagined itself as the natural hegemon of its neighborhood. As the Persian Empire shrank over the centuries and Persian culture faded with the arrival of more riveting western mores, Iran’s exaggerated view of itself remained largely unbroken. By dip of history, Iranians believe that their nation deserves regional incomparability. Loud claims of nuclear achieve-ment, threats to close …

An analysis of measures taken and efforts made to overcome the economic crisis of eurozon and the prospects of their proving to be fruitful. World leaders spent colossal amount of time in 2011 to resolve the eurozone crisis which spun out of control. Foreign Secretary William Hague called the euro a ‘burning building with no exits’. Tragedy of circumstances is …

It is high time for the people of the whole Pakistan to raise their concerns about their brethrens and to play their role by bringing Balochistan to mainstream. The leaders who are really competent, visionary and honest should be given way to the throne. Pakistan needs a paradigm shift and shuffle in its social, political and economic models. Despite the …

Given the complex nature of politics in Iran, the recent elections hold far-reaching impact on domestic as well as foreign policy front. Since the Presidential elections in 2009, President Ahmedinejad has been faced with intense criticism by clerics and other conservative leaders for intending to expand the power of the presidency, on charges of increasing corruption in his government, disrespect …

Merely showcasing the presence of a few privileged and heavily painted females with designer outfits in our cabinets or assemblies is neither gender-mainstreaming nor empowering of women. They only epitomize a lust for self-display and an effrontery of affluence that only aggravates a sense of humiliation among the larger female population of the country. Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy’s Oscar-winning documentary ‘Saving …

Interview with Tajik Ambassador HE Zubaydullo N. Zubaydov Jahangir’s World Times: How do you comment on the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Tajikistan? HE Zubaydov N. Zubaydov: We are enjoying cordial relations with Pakistan. Our relationship is good and growing further. But this is not satisfactory for us because it is not as good as the political relations between the …