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Recent massive jailbreaks in Libya, Iraq and Pakistan, all occurring within days of one another, beg the question: what constitutes a coincidence in foreign affairs? Are these attacks happy coincidences for the newly-freed criminals, or a connected series of events? And, with al-Qaeda affiliates already claiming responsibility for two of these assaults, should the United States consider the possibility that …

As NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan continues, China finds itself in a conundrum. With tensions flaring throughout the Asia-Pacific, the last thing Beijing wants is to face a security threat along its western border. China needs to become more involved in efforts to stabilize Afghanistan. The United States and its international partners thus have an opportunity to provide incentive for China …

The PML-N expunged two P’s from the PPPP in general elections and brought forward another two P’s’ the Power Policy. Bitter truths are not easy to tell. It is said, particularly, of politicians speaking to their constituents. Yet, one cannot help but commend the new government to tell the masses what their predecessors were unable to for the past six …

Pakistan has been a victim of terrorism since many years now. Besides some separatist groups in Balochistan, Tehrik-a-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is the major terrorist network operating against the state and its people. Nevertheless, a strong desire is present among both at Federal and KPK Provincial Government to hold talks with TTP to bring about peace in Pakistan. Generally, the term …

“If Poetry comes not as naturally as leaves to a tree it had better not come at all.” John Keats, one of the greatest English poets and a major figure in the Romantic Movement, is the person who has left his indelible mark on English poetry. Science may one day ascertain the laws of distribution and descent which govern the …

News From National & International Press   National June 16: Despite below 2,000 l itre per animal yield in the country, Pakistan became the fifth largest milk producing country in the world with 35.6 billion litres (natural contents) of milk per year. June 17: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman presented the deficit budget for FY 2013-14 with a layout …

Though early marriages are the most important reason for the maternal health issues yet the only panacea for this purpose is awareness. And, it comes only through education, and involvement, of women in the training campaigns. Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): What is Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) programme and how it is beneficial for Pakistan? Dr Zafar Ikram (DZI): …

The youth belonging to rural areas lack even the basic educational facilities what to talk of quality education. Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): Please tell us about your achievements? Rafiullah Kakar (RK): Well, by the grace of Allah, I have had many achievements in life. I have been a position-holder since class five except for two years when I joined BRC …

NEVER LOSE HEART, WORK HARD, SET YOUR GOALS AND ACHIEVE THEM. Jahangir’s World Times: Kindly tell us about your educational background and achievements in detail? Sayyed Muhammad Abbas Shah: By the grace of Almighty, I have a bright and proud educational career at my credit. I have been a topper throughout my academic career. I secured 3rd position in BISE …

The Sukkur Institute of Business Administration is a public sector degree awarding Institute approved by Higher Education Commission and chartered by the Government of Sindh. It has been ranked as the 3rd best Business School in Pakistan by HEC. In 1994, the Sukkur Institute of Business Administration was established for business education, initially in the hired building of Public School, …