Corporate Chanakya
Recently someone forwarded me a video clip on WhatsApp in which Jaspal, a renowned motivational speaker from India, was speaking about growth, progress and success in the context of the…
Chanakya’s taxation
No doubt, the government is struggling hard to promote a tax culture among Pakistani citizens and businesses in order to raise revenue and achieve budgetary demands. It is matter of…
Honouring Chanakya
Aristotle defined political science as the study of the state. Many other philosophers including Plato, Confucius and Machiavelli also presented their theories on political science. But a visionary philosopher who…
Day of diplomats
Countries observe the International Day of Diplomats on October 24 every year to recognise the significance of international diplomacy and tireless contributions of diplomats serving their national interests. It is…
Before the capital
Exactly 64 years ago, Islamabad was officially declared as the new capital of Pakistan on August 1, 1960. When Gen Ayub approved the establishment of the new capital of Pakistan…
Daanish: then and now
Built in 5 BCE, Takshashila University, also known as Taxila University, was considered the citadel of knowledge. It would remain so for seven centuries. Taxila itself, with well-planned cities, was…
Throne of Islamabad
Despite all the doubts, political turmoil, regional instability and security concerns, the general elections have been conducted successfully. Criticizing political opponents during election campaigns is a norm in order to…
Setting the parameters
In the 2016 US presidential elections, libertarian conservative satirist P J O’Rourke explained his decision to vote for Democratic Party candidate Hilary Clinton with the words, “She’s wrong about absolutely…
A peaceful life
December 8 holds immense significance for the followers of Gautama Buddha, the messenger of peace, around the world. Historically, Bodhi Day commemorates the day when Prince Siddhartha, who grew up…
Pervasive belligerence
A country’s behaviour on the international scene frequently reflects its philosophy, politics, and historical background. Following its 1947 declaration of independence from the British colonial authority, India took a distinctive…
