July 2017

Islam as a dynamic and universal religion prescribes guidelines for achieving success in every sphere of life; whether it is the social aspect or moral or spiritual or even the economic one. By strictly adhering to these guidelines, all the woes of humanity can be eliminated. The economic system of Islam guarantees welfare and wellbeing of the whole mankind. The …

Crafting a political system where foreign policy power would be both more effective and democratic requires a systemic analysis of foreign policy making procedures. Foreign policy making should rely on standards such as accountability, rationality, and a rapid decision mechanism, especially in times of crisis. Measuring the success of a country’s foreign policy is not a straightforward practice. Evaluating the …

The relationship between Islam and globalization has been open to much interpretation and acrimonious debate. At the crux of the current debate is the idea that Islam is somehow opposed to the process of globalization. In order to develop a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of the so-called Islam-globalization debate, it is critical to distinguish between the process of globalization …

The very first tip on Literary essays is to avoid going for such topics unless no other option is available. Only those aspirants should risk choose such topics as their first option who have strong academic background or a great aptitude for English literature. Given below are some useful tips which would be quite helpful for you in case you …

Call it naïve materialism or ridiculous timing. Call it sensationalism or playing to the gallery. Call it hopefulness, hopelessness, or whatever. But, the seeds have been sown. It’s going to be a tough ride. Who benefits from all the brouhaha and kerfuffle isn’t difficult to decipher. It’s the ISIS. The signs are ominous, but, of course, one needs to be …

Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational back-ground? Fahad Ijaz (FI): I graduated from University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, in 2010. Later, I earned master’s degrees in Political Science and Philosophy from the PU. JWT: You have secured excellent marks in English Essay paper. How did you structure your essay? FI: The …

In a match in which it entered as the decided underdog against the tournament favourites, in a tournament it entered as the lowest ranked team that had struggled to secure qualification for it, the Pakistan cricket team has done the unthinkable and lifted the International Cricket Council’s Champions’ trophy – that too against its arch rival India. It was against …

“JWT magazine offers a holistic view on world affairs and I would recommend candidates to read this mag.” Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Qurat ul Ain Zafar (QZ): I did my O Level from Convent of Jesus and Mary (11A*s, 1A), A Level from Lahore Grammar School (6A’s) and graduated 3rd …

Very recently, celebrations to mark the completion of twenty-five years of relations between Pakistan and Central Asian Republics (CARs – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan), were underway in Islamabad.  Diplomatic missions held talks, conducted seminars and organized roundtable discussions with an aim to pave the way for friendly economic, social, cultural and political collaborations in the future.  The people …

On 30th May 2017, the Companies Act, 2017 (the Act), which replaces the 33-year-old Companies Ordinance, 1984, was assented to by the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The most significant legal reforms to bring the company law in Pakistan at par with current international standards are set out below: Borrowing Powers: part of memorandum Pursuant to Section 30, …