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Surely no philosophical discourse is needed to understand or agree that nuclear weapons are never meant to be used. Once driving on a busy New York street a few years ago, I was struck by a bumper sticker with a strange message. It read: ‘One nuclear bomb can ruin your whole day.’ This appeared rather childish if not an ultimate …

Despite all such difficulties, General Kayani took some important steps which showed his keen desire to keep the army away from its traditional political role. 5.     When the old dictatorial regimes of the Middle East and North Africa began collapsing as a result of widespread popular uprising, the people of Pakistan also had the feeling that they were not …

Prof. Dr. Dil Mohammad Vice Chancellor, University of South Asia (USA) Jahangir’s World Times: Please tell us something about your education and area of expertise? Dr Dil Mohammad: I was awarded scholarship from Louisiana State University (USA) for LLM program and completed the studies ahead of my classmates in the shortest period. The government of Pakistan awarded my Central Overseas …

Pakistan and China ties are between two nations and not confined to the government only. These relations have gone beyond bilateral Pakistan and China decided jointly to celebrate 2011 as Year of Friendship on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic rela­tionship between them. China and Pakistan are holding a series of activities in the politi­cal, …

The solution for falling hair can be a combination of medicines as prescribed by the doctor and good nutrition coupled with good grooming. Use only good quality shampoos and oil. Dry the hair after a head bath and then comb gently. Do not leave the hair unattended for long time as this may lead to the hair becoming sticky and …

The security landscape is marred with target killings in Karachi along with the mounting assaults and ambushes by the militants against security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Balochistan. Pakistan, the world’s sixth most populous country and second biggest Muslim one, is facing violence and divided. If the definition of security is a state being free from …

Let us analyse the cause of the pleasure which results from reading the printed matter that we buy from the book-stalls or borrow from the libraries. OUTLINE: 1.    The common factor in most reading is escapism. 2.    This factor lasts even into later life. 3.    Humorous novels are quite amusing and relaxing. 4.    Most educated people have a balanced reading …

TOEIC was developed by Educational Testing Service (ETS), the same company that developed the TOEFL. This test has the advantage of being inexpensive, objective and fast. The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is a standardised, paper-and-pencil test to judge the ability of non-native speakers to use English in everyday activities. This test is designed to assess the language …

NATIONAL AFFAIRS CIA chief leaves without deal: Leon Panetta, chief of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), left Islamabad on June 11 after a meeting with Chief of the Army Staff Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and ISI head Gen Shuja Pasha, but without a deal on resetting the relationship between the spy agencies. Mr Panetta, did not meet anyone other than …

Liberal education means to empower an individual and prepare him to deal with diversity, complexity and change. Outline 1.    Introduction 2.    Definition 3.    Importance 4.    Sphere of liberal education 5.    Objectives (a)  To produce informed citizens. (b)  To develop creative thinking (c)  To improve skills and competitiveness (d) To inculcate communication skills 6.    Present style of education in Pakistan 7.   …