Tag Archives: Article

May, 2022

• 10 May

  Democratic Ideals and Political Culture

  

  Democratic Ideals and Political Culture Lessons for Pakistan Since its independence in 1947, Pakistan has been following democracy as its political system, though with some breaks in the form of military interventions. Although the country should have developed a viable political culture, supported by certain democratic ideals, norms and values, …
• 9 May

  In Conversation with MEHAK FATIMA (PSP)

  

  In Conversation with MEHAK FATIMA (PSP) 6Th in Pakistan, CSS 2021-22 Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background. Mehak Fatima (MF): I completed my schooling and FSc (Pre-engineering) from DPS Faisalabad. I chose LLB as a means. Simultaneously, I did Masters in International …
• 9 May

  Ukraine, Russia and the West

  

  Ukraine, Russia and the West In an age of Reason, the cause of humanity calls for peace, freedom and respect for human dignity. In a hybrid geo-political culture – part human, part vulture – we are witnessing a forgotten wisdom of human courage and foresight to stand for the protection …

April, 2022

• 19 April

  The History of Economic Sanctions as a Tool of War

  

  The History of Economic Sanctions as a Tool of War Can war be banished from the earth? Throughout modern history, world peace has been a powerful ideal. It has also been one of the most elusive. Each major war produced its share of cynics as well as visionaries. Pessimists saw war as …
• 19 April

  The Cost of Wars

  

  The Cost of Wars The assumptions conjured up by the parties to the conflict still remain just that: assumptions. Russian President Putin thought that the military action he ordered will be swift and will browbeat the Ukrainian government into submission. Nothing of the sort has happened. Ukraine, a no-match to …
• 18 April

  Peace with Guns

  

  Peace with Guns The world is shaped by weapons, not peace The border demarcation treaty between Iraq and Iran did not prevent Saddam Hussein from tearing it apart and crossing the Iranian border following the 1979 fall of the Shah in Tehran. Once again, international borders did not prevent the …
• 16 April

  One Ocean Summit

  

  One Ocean Summit Taking action against the threats to the ocean The ocean covers more than 70% of the surface of our planet and is a regulator of major environmental balances, and climate; in particular, a provider of resources, an important enabler of trade, and an essential link between countries …
• 16 April

  International Day to Combat Islamophobia

  

  International Day to Combat Islamophobia A Landmark Achievement for Pakistan and the Muslim Ummah March 15 will henceforth be the International Day to Combat Islamophobia after the UN General Assembly adopted a consensus resolution, on March 15, 2022, introduced by Pakistan on behalf of the OIC. The landmark resolution, adopted …
• 15 April

  Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

  

  Comprehensive Economic  Partnership Agreement A major trade deal between UAE and India  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India have recently inked a major economic partnership agreement that is expected to double bilateral non-oil trade to $100bn within five years as the Gulf state ramps up its economic partnership with …
• 15 April

  What’s in a Name?

  

  What’s in a Name? In December last year, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a communiqué, tweaking the country’s internationally recognised name from “Turkey” to Türkiye. He ordered to use “Türkiye,” instead of phrases such as ‘Turkey’, ‘Turkei’ or ‘Turquie’, in all kinds of activities and correspondence. According to the …