Pak Affairs

There is no single universally recognised definition of terrorism because; one man’s terrorist is often another man’s freedom fighter or hero. Terrorism is perhaps the most widely used term in today’s world. But at the same time, it is perhaps the most complicated phenomenon to explain and the most difficult menace to contain. There is no single universally recognised definition …

For centuries, the Indian Subcontinent has been a multi-religious, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society In his comprehensive lecture arranged by World Times on causes and failure of democracy in Pakistan delivered at the Superior University, Qayyum Nizami discussed with the help of historical evidence and relevant quotations, the Two Nation Theory and its role in the Pakistan Movement, with special reference …

The foreign policy of a nation is the face that it wears to the outside world. Shamshad Ahmad Khan, Pakistan’s former foreign secretary and veteran diplomat, is now a leading political analyst, who through his writings and lectures frequently expresses his views about the problems and challenges facing our country. In a recent lecture arranged by World Times on Pakistan …

The grievances of the Baloch people are not without some genuine reasons. The renowned columnist and bureaucrat Orya Maqbool Jan spent several years in Balochistan, serving at highly important administrative posts. In a scholarly lecture arranged by World Times delivered at the Superior University on Balochistan issue and he discussed the current turbulent situation prevailing in the province, along with …

Almighty God comes to our rescue and bestows upon us a blessing in the form of Revelation. When we look at the universe ‘its features, complex nature and different aspects of human life’ various questions arise in our mind which needs immediate answers. These queries are about the beginning’ end of the universe, distinct qualities of the Creator of the …

China’s increasing trade and investment relations with South Asian countries should be a point of irritation for India as, in a globalised world, economic relations play a major role in deciding political relations and multilateral collaborations The concept of Asia has ever been fluid and elusive, for outsiders as much as within the region. The Romans invented the name to …

The Indians’ increasingly strong ties with America are bolstering their confidence in dealing with China. President Barack Obama visited Delhi a month ago and earned much goodwill by offering hearty support for India’s bid for permanent membership of the UN Security Council (China is distinctly lukewarm). Count the ways in which India’s handling of China is quietly growing firmer. Relations …

The RGST is an economic issue and needs to be seen from that angle rather than the political one. Pakistan needs to reform its existing sales tax system due to its inability to increase the tax base as well as tax revenues. The proposed Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) is a broad based modern form of sales tax imposed on …