August 2012

Globally Connected, Locally Engaged The world is often discussed as a ‘Global Village’ in many contemporary talks and theories, but still the territories are considered divine and non-shareable asset and international borders are taken as the dead end for people, cultures are seen ethnocentrically and the geographical divide imprints its marks on the hearts of people.  British Council is a …

‘Youth is the joy, the little bird that has broken out of the eggs and is eagerly waiting to spread out its wings in the open sky of freedom and hope.’ ‘These famous words from James M. Barrie, a renowned Scottish dramatist and novelist reveal that the ardent and passionate youth is the force which has the power to change …

The locus of change in Egypt was Tahrir square which has now become a symbol of change all over the world Famous American scholar, Samuel P. Huntington, writes in his famous celebrated book Clash of Civilizations that whenever there is a youth bulge in a country, it experiences political turmoil or instability. The recent Arab Spring is a manifestation of …

Presently, most of the developing economies, including Pakistan, are facing this mighty challenge of brain drain. Being a developing country, population growth rate of Pakistan is relatively higher, i.e. 1.6% as per the estimates of 2011, as compared to the developed countries’ or world average. Resultantly, large number of growing population exists, i.e. around 35% of the total population. Growing …

H.E. Rodolf Jose Martin-Saravia JWT: How would you describe the state of relations between Pakistan and Argentina? Ans: Bilateral relations between Pakistan and Argentina have always remained excellent. Our diplomatic and trade ties have been harmonious, constructive and steady since establishment in October 1951. Both countries have done a lot to promote contacts at government as well as people-to-people level. …

The rulers of Pakistan ignored the teachings of Quaid-e-Azam, a great leader and brave lawyer to protect their vested interests. The cold war between the Supreme Court and executive of Pakistan is continuing. The government claims that parliament is supreme while the chief justice of Pakistan says that the constitution is supreme and all the organs of the state are …

WORLD TIMES At the Department of Defence and Diplomatic Studies,Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi Under the aegis of Jahangir’s World Times a discussion forum ‘Significance of Public and Cultural Diplomacy as an Instrument of Soft Power’ was held at the Department of Defence & Diplomatic Studies (DDS), FJWU, Rawalpindi. The discussion was chaired by the head of the department, …

The issue of dual nationality to the members of the Parliament should be examined considering national interest rather than the personal interest of few members of the parliament. The 22nd Constitution Amendment Bill is being rightly criticised and opposed both by the treasury and opposition benches in the Senate, as well as outside the parliament. The Bill seeks to undo …

Corruption is not just financial like bribery, embezzlement, graft or extortion. In our case cronyism, patronage and nepotism actually do more damage than financial corruption. Transparency International’s definition of corruption is the ‘abuse of public office for private gain’. National security, on the other hand, has two dimensions: internal and external. Internal security, in turn, has at least three dimensions: …

The equation between Pakistan and China is asymmetric. In terms of geography, economy, political structure, size of population and social values and trends China and Pakistan are poles apart. However, with all the existing dissimilarities the two states have carried on a friendly relationship and partnership based on mutual interests. And convergence of interests is what defines Pakistan and China …