Opening up the Muslim mind
The Council of Islamic Ideology has held that DNA tests as primary evidence are not acceptable in rape cases. This comes at a time when there is a dire need…
Knowledge society
Some years ago I came across an article that made an interesting observation about the pre-eminence of Islamic civilisations and how it is rooted in their ability to discover new…
Kashmir is ominously angry
The security bunkers that used to dot Srinagar’s streets for two decades have gone. The oppressive presence of armed security personnel has become less overwhelming. But the shadow of security…
Tax proposals – II
Initial developmental efforts are generally marked by inflationary tendencies in an economy. Inflation, if uncontrolled, may thwart all development plans and bring misery to the poor. A reasonable degree of…
How is Pakistan going to be governed?
TV anchors are full of themselves and so are the participants. As witnessed here is confusion all round. All those giving advice should put their assets on the web so…
Tax proposals – II
Initial developmental efforts are generally marked by inflationary tendencies in an economy. Inflation, if uncontrolled, may thwart all development plans and bring misery to the poor. A reasonable degree of…
How is Pakistan going to be governed?
TV anchors are full of themselves and so are the participants. As witnessed here is confusion all round. All those giving advice should put their assets on the web so…
Inclusive development
Being "innovate" is something easier said than done. Regrettably, Pakistan has not been able to develop its capabilities to innovate and commercialise innovation, even in the sectors that the country…
Sincerity is not enough
No government in Pakistan has ever inherited a graver and more existentially challenging set of crises and problems than the PML-N-led national government will do when it formally assumes office…
Now for some soul-searching
ONCE the froth has settled, substantive soul-searching must talce place both among those who lost and those victorious in the 2013 general election. Surely, the biggest loser (not merely in…
