2012

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 …

A Case of Pakistan’s Flawed Use of Leverage Finally, it came out to be what was expected, Pakistan has allowed the Nato supplies through its territory. Resuming the Nato supplies may be something unpalatable for the far right elements in Pakistan, but it is not entirely bad. The thing to be understood is that the suspension of Nato supplies was …

Sixty-five years after our independence, where do we stand as a nation and as a member of the comity of nations? Are we living in ‘a democratic and progressive’ Pakistan as envisioned by its founders? Can we genuinely claim to be ‘upholders’ of fundamental values of freedom, democracy and human dignity? Have we been able to make Pakistan ‘a bastion …

IN the past week, Islamists have destroyed and desecrated the tombs of Muslim saints in the fabled town of Timbuktu in northern Mali, recalling the Taliban’s 2001 destruction of two giant Buddhas in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. In defiance of the West and many local Muslims, Islamists in northern Mali are prohibiting people from worshiping at tombs and erecting structures on graves. …

The claim of the democratically-elected government to ameliorate its relations with Tehran is a matter of concern for the allies of Cairo. The Asian countries have hailed the triumph of Morsi with ecstasy and at a high note. Russia, China and Iran have expressed their desire to strengthen diplomatic ties with Egypt. The situation in Pakistan was no different, but …