2013

The security transition plan in Afghanistan is a high-risk political game. Decreasing the presence of foreign troops is not just a military strategy; it signifies a concomitant reduction in international commitment to Afghanistan after 2014. This development could spell disaster for Afghanistan’s counter-narcotics policy, which relies heavily on international donors for military infrastructure and financial resources. Much of the civilian …

As long-term national interests and structural factors generally determine foreign policy, such policies often persist regardless of who holds political power. Decision-making on Pakistan’s foreign affairs is an increasingly complex process reflecting a growing number of interest groups and external factors. Elections, therefore, affect foreign policy mostly on the margins, but they can and do influence decisions and set the …

Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Najam Sethi, in a press conference, denied US role in his appointment, adding that he never held one-on-one meeting with the US envoy Richard Olson. Even if he had no one-on-one meeting with US envoy recently, it does not mean that US had no role in his appointment. In the past, there were reports that he …

News From National & International Press National Mar 16: Senior bureaucrat Mahfooz Ali Khan was given the charge of chief secretary of Balochistan. Mar 16: The federal government notified a Control of Narcotics Substances (CNS) court for Islamabad capital territory (ICT). Mar 18: President Asif Ali Zardari and his Egyptian counterpart Dr Mohamed Morsi ‘the first Egyptian leader in over …

Australia is a hugely popular destination for highly skilled young people, and students, wishing to start a new life in another country. The Australia is actively encouraging the immigration of skilled migrants as well as of students. It’s a country with endless opportunities for students as many Australian Universities are placed among the World’s Top 100 Universities. Every year, thousands …

Election is a game of numbers. Stakes are high and this time again things aren’t going to be as simple as they are apparently. Delay in electing a new setup is next-to-impossible. It will benefit none; neither the army nor the politicians. International forces won’t be receptive either. Country’s security establishment may not dare to prolong the tenure of the …

Education has been accorded great importance in every religion and society. Islam also attached utmost importance to it. 1.    Introduction 2.    Importance of Education 3.    Present state of Education: Dismal a)    Literacy b)    Equity c)    Quality d)    Access e)    Relevance f)    Environment 4.    Technical Education 5.    Higher Education 6.    Causes of Failure a)    Historical and societal b)    Governance-related Factors 7.   …

Jahangir’s World Times is the only magazine that caters for the needs of the candidates of the prestigious competitive exams including CSS, PMS and PCS. Candidates often face difficulties in selection of subjects, choosing the right books, preparing for the interviews and so on. JWT’s CSS GURU is an initiative to provide the guidance candidates may need at any stage. …

The distinction between weather and climate is an important one. For example, weather forecasts can be fairly specific but are little use more than a few days into the future.   Q1. What exactly is the climate? Climate, like weather, describes the state of the atmosphere in terms of factors such as temperature, wind and rainfall. But whereas weather describes …

Pakistan crossed the nuclear threshold to become a declared nuclear weapons state on 28 May 1998 after it detonated five nuclear devices in the Ras Koh Hills in Chagai, Balochistan. This day is celebrated across the country as a national day ‘Youm-e-Takbir’, and is a milestone in the history of Pakistan. Background After BJP came into power in India after …