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It was not merely another summit or a multilateral engagement amongst the regional countries. Rather coming as it did in the wake of estranged relations between the US on the one hand and Pakistan, Iran and the Karzai government on the other, this Summit assumed greater symbolism and meaning both for regional peace as well as for the US exit …

The article is supposed to deal with the causes that lead to failure, complexes/ prejudices, guidance/ misguidance, self-actualization/ lack of self actualization, constructive and destructive forces with reference to the CSS aspirants, and to put forth strategies and solutions to overcome them. During our struggle, we come across certain emotional, psychological, physical and financial barriers which try to mar our …

It is critical that the existing environmental legislation be reviewed and updated to align with the new growth and development strategy. Effective enforcement of environment rules and regulation requires delegation of necessary authority to the public institutions such as Environment Protection Agency (EPA) both at federal and provincial levels and more importantly building up their environment management capacity. Pakistan faces …

The president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, during his recent visit to Pakistan, hosted a reception to the leading journalists of the Country in Islamabad. Here is an analytical account of that gathering on a breakfast held in the morning of the 17th February, 2012. The visit of President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, to Pakistan from 16 to 18 February, was …

Siachen, the world’s second largest glacier, has been the world’s highest battle ground since 13 April, 1984 when Indian Army proclaimed this region. Now the real problem, that is quiet alarming, is that the glacier has developed many cracks, which if not checked may lead to streams and glacial lakes causing the glacier to melt and disappear. A permanent solution …

Pakistan’s engagements with its neighbours, during the month of February, are not an end but reflect a good beginning towards a difficult, controversial (in case of India) and time-consuming task. Pakistan has to restore trust from within itself before it takes its neighbours into confidence on respecting mutual coexistence. Noted author and journalist Ahmed Rashid advocated in February 2011 ‘exactly …

The democracy and absolute immunity cannot be said in a same breath. If we are a democratic country, not a kingdom or a dictatorship then how can we speak of immunities to the ruling elite of our country and what is the purpose of immunity clause. i.e. article 248 in our constitution. Let us discuss the nature of immunities and …

Pakistan should look for all alternatives to increase its electrical energy production by 10,000 MW in two years. This is a very challenging and difficult task. But if it fails to achieve the target, all other indicators will go negative leaving behind a disastrous situation. Energy is assuming central stage due to the rapid economic growth in different parts of …

Mohammad Umer Daudzai Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Q:- what is the state of relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan? Ans: There are two major areas of our focus. Our bilateral relations and peace talks with Taliban. Pakistan has declared that she would support Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. We are exploring that what exactly Pakistan means by supporting us. What are …

Our parliament describes itself as representative of 160 million people and its decisions as expression of popular will. But in reality, the despotic powers of a single dictator or Pharaoh have been distributed among four hundred people. At times, I am surprised at the horrifying success of the global media. There are some people who spend the whole of their …