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An amended, rationalised HEC Needs to stay in place The 18th Amendment appr-oved by the Parliament in 2010 signified a new era in Pakistan’s troubled federalism. Given our turbulent constitutional history, the new governance arrangements approved by all parties and federating units settled for a leaner centre and addressed long-standing demands of provincial autonomy. But the implementation of this amendment …

Why do mother love her child, and why no one else can love like her? A mother is bound to love her child; and that love begins to develop even before the birth of a child. Current literature is flooded with examples of mother’s love, her sacrifice and her importance. But this article also includes as why does she love …

The construction of new water storages on the Indus River is uncertain, because it involves the complex social, environmental, political and other issues. Akhori Dam Construction of Bhasha Dam, if built, will take a decade or more which will only replace the dwindling capacity of Tarbela and Mangla Dams and not add to the capacity; a fallacy being projected. One …

The Muslims are in the claws of western powers not because the West is more powerful and we have less energy but because we lack unity and the guts to say no to power and wealth. Talking about Muslim Ummah is like walking through a path of risky ventures and unparalleled achievements. Like any civilisation, it had its falls and …

The importance of media as institutional pillars of society and State is unmatched by any other pillar. Consequently, the independence of media needs to be made so secure and authentic that independent media became as sustainable as an independent judiciary. The factors that will impact upon national development through the 21st century include geo-political, economic, technological, social and cultural conditions …

Let’s talk about the problems this happy go lucky relationship is facing in the era of mainstream, enlightenment, globalisation, cross border social inter-actions. So gone are the days when it was believed that ‘A single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife’. But the lush blush and curvy eyes of opposite gender, provided …

A year-long celebration of Pak-China’s 60 years of relations would bring even closer the two peoples Ms. Wang Qianting, Bureau Chief for Pakistan of China Radio International (CRI), has said that Pakistan-China friendship was deeper than ocean and higher than mountains. She was addressing as guest of honour at a special function jointly organised by Radio China Listeners Club (RCLC), …

Cash flow is said to be the lifeblood of any business. If you need help in managing your cash flow, here is a comprehensive guide in handling and managing your cash more effectively. There’s something you can never afford to forget when you are running a business out of your home — cash is king! Whether it is a multi-billion …

A democratic and Islamic Constitution for Pakistan The constitution of Pakistan has yet to be framed by the Pakistan Constituent Assembly. I do not know what the ultimate shape of this constitution is going to be, but I am sure that it will be of a democratic type, embodying the essential principles of Islam. Today, they are as applicable in …

Allama Iqbal, great poet-philosopher and active political leader, was born at Sialkot, Punjab, in 1877. He descended from a family of Kashmiri Brahmins, Allama Iqbal, great poet-philosopher and active political leader, was born at Sialkot, Punjab, in 1877. He descended from a family of Kashmiri Brahmins, who had embraced Islam about 300 years earlier. Iqbal received his early education in …