2016

Iranian President Dr Hassan Rouhani was in Pakistan on an official two-day visit on 25-26 March, 2016. His visit has a greater significance in the wake of the emerging geopolitical situation in the region and especially after Iran’s unshackling from international sanctions. The sojourn has led to realisation of the fact that both the countries can — and must — …

Pakistan is a country where red-tapism, bureaucratic delays and corruption are rampant. The system of governance and service delivery in the country is also poor and easy access of common man to state institutions is next to impossible. However, the emergence of the concept of e-governance and its successful implementation in many parts of the world brings to light the …

STATE OF JUSTICE SYSTEM IN PAKISTAN In assessing the justice system of Pakistan, predominantly, it is assumed that the real issue is with the criminal justice system. This, however, is not supported by the statistics. The latest rankings of the Rule of Law Index 2015 (Global) ranked Pakistan at 98 out of 102 countries. It showed that Pakistan did fairly …

On April 20, the infamous Chhotu Gang of the Rajanpur district surrendered to the security forces in the successful culmination of Operation Zarb-e-Ahan. Seven police personnel lost their lives in this operation. The surrender also resulted in the release of 24 policemen held hostage by the gang. What is Chhotu Gang? They are a gang of bandits operating along a …

Migration is a trait that the humans and animals have in common and it is driven by almost similar kind of stimuli. Safety of life and access to continuous food supply are some basic reasons which impel humans and birds alike to migrate. The only difference in the migration patterns of both these beautiful creatures is that humans choose their …

JWT has been very helpful during my CSS preparation. It provides one with the sum total of all the latest and relevant developments in an easy-to-digest manner Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background. Nabeel Riaz Sandu (NRS): After matriculation, I did my FSc from Government College University, Lahore and then joined LUMS …

According to renowned structural realist, John J. Mearsheimer, the Chinese economic and military rise in the 21st century won’t be peaceful; the United States would employ all means to thwart China from challenging American hegemony in the world. The competition between the both powers has resuscitated the Cold War atmosphere. The major flashpoints in this cutthroat competition include the Far …

I attended mock interview sessions at the World Times Institute (WTI). The exercise was extremely helpful as it helped me identify my flaws and iron out the kinks in my strategy for the interview. Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Usman Ali Ghumman (UAG):  I completed my schooling from Army Public School, …

A Zarb-e-Azb against foreign elements is Needed The Pakistan-India bilateral relationship is again in the headlines, but this time not for the right reasons. With the arrest of Kulbushan Yadav, a serving Indian Navy officer and RAW spy, the chronically topsy-turvy relationship has to face another bump in the road. Yadav, who was being directly handled by RAW’s chief, the …

The fourth Nuclear Security Summit – the biennial conclave of heads of governments from around the world – concluded recently in Washington, DC. The final summit in the present format focused on securing nuclear materials, preventing nuclear terrorism, strengthening national and international nuclear security regimes, and charting a future course of action to ensure that nuclear security is accorded highest …