Danish recipe
TO prevent radicalisation and extremism, Denmark drafted an action plan (AP) in 2014 with four priority areas and 12 initiatives. The main aims were improving the effectiveness of preventive interventions…
Can Pakistan break cycle of destruction in flood rebuilding?
It is nearly five months since floodwaters swept away Muhammad Fazal’s general store in southern Pakistan. Today, he is rebuilding his shop on taller, sturdier foundations - hopeful he will…
Russia accused of stepping up hybrid warfare in Baltic Sea
Russia has stepped up its hybrid warfare tactics in the Baltic Sea and NATO countries in the region should prepare for an extended conflict with Moscow, experts said, after cables…
UK’s flagship investment summit suffers bumpy build-up
The UK government hosts international business leaders on Monday to try and secure much-needed investment for Britain but the build-up has been chaotic with a major firm reportedly threatening to…
Maintaining vigilance
LAST week’s heinous attack on a passenger bus traversing the Karakoram Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Chilas area is a reminder of the escalating terrorist threat that casts a long shadow over…
European miasma
ON the night of the Swedish election on Sept 11, a 26-year-old politician from the Sweden Democrats hailed its triumph in becoming the nation’s second-biggest parliamentary party by raising one…
Budget and parliament
ALTHOUGH an intense public debate had been going on about the contents and quality of the recently passed federal budget, there has not been much discussion on the deeply flawed…
Our would-be kings
In early times, kings generally did not have much to do. Health and education were matters too mundane for their majesties’ attention. Revenue collection, through excruciating taxes, was relegated to…
How Sindh keeps Sindhi alive
While English and Urdu enjoy dominance across Pakistan, Sindhi appears to be an exception. It is thriving in both the rural and urban areas of Sindh, with vibrant press and…
Connecting people
First things first: on behalf of Pakistani minorities, I would like to congratulate Kamal Nath Sharma, a Hindu cadet who, due to his hard work, dedication and talent, recently completed…
