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A Unique Dimension of ‘Social Networking’ and Political Communication Blogging is now an avenue that allows for unfettered self-expression and also puts the mostly urban youth in touch with the world. It has broken the geographical and ideological barriers as well. We are living in the age of information technology (IT) which has made today’s human being really a technological …

It remains a challenge for Pakistan to get its perspective understood by Afghanistan , the United States and the international community at large. Hussain Haqqani’s resignation as Ambassador to Washington in the aftermath of ‘Memogate scandal’ increased the challenges of  Pakistan foreign policy continued to face in the month of November. With the tension in the Pak-US relations still prevalent, …

A Challenge to Civil-military Relations in Pakistan The question of responsibility is an important one for the Government of Pakistan and its citizens. Pakistan’s democracy is still stifled by its history of military dictatorships, but its active civil society and media continues to push for an explanation, as a legal debate unfolds over whether Haqqani’s alleged involvement in dragging the …

Democracy in our country is threatened not by political rallies and slogans, but by the government itself and its own allies Rallies, processions, protests and demonstrations have always been an integral part of political, social and economic movements all over the world. Even today, most of the cities in Europe and the United States are echoing with the demonstrations related …

Today, when the people of the world have risen up to liberate themselves from the shackles of capitalism, their first target is that disdainful interest-based economic system, which has robbed them of their life’s savings and brought them on to the footpaths. All are silent and mute. Nobody likes to talk or write about this issue. While talking about this …

Pakistan the nation resides uneasily alongside Pakistan the state, and not only is the nation in deep trouble, and has been since independence, but the state of Pakistan is also crumbling, raising the question, to be addressed later, as to whether the state can support the idea, or the idea can sustain the state. After 9/11 the official and establishment …

In Pakistan, some political thinkers have hoped the emergence of third political force. Undoubtedly, Imran Khan is that force. But it would be nave to think that the PTI would wipe out the main political parties. In the last week of October the country’s political scene remained highly vibrant with one party after the other announcing and holding rallies as …

The Sufis during the Sultanate period had acquired great veneration from the masses due to their being independent preachers of monotheism and concept of equality and their services towards the humanity. Their shrugging off the state patronage and criticism of the state system brought them closer to the people. When Muslims came to India, it was Punjab through which they …

The story of a society that has been going round and round in aimless circles for the last 64 years. Absence of democracy, rule of law and good governance is its continuing hallmark For any state in the contemporary world, its constitution is its solemn and inviolable ‘social contract’ which guarantees fundamental the freedoms and basic rights of its citizens, …

With a few days left in winter, dressing for cold weather is something we’ve all gotten used to, but showing off your style while still staying warm can be a challenge. After all, it’s tough to see your outfit when it’s covered up by a big jacket. What’s a stylish girl to do? Don’t worry, you don’t have to forgo …