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Democracy And Taxes

Democracy and taxes

In Pakistan, a heated debate is going on about democracy, constitution and rule of law. Government and Opposition are busy countering what they call "onslaught of Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan…

Fighting The Islamic State

Fighting the Islamic State

PRESIDENT Obama announced a “strategy” to “degrade and destroy” the Islamic State (formerly, the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham) on Sept 10. The announcement came scarcely two weeks after…

The Never-ending Election

The never-ending election

Afghanistan is again on edge as a result of the long-drawn-out and disputed presidential election is expected to be announced next week. The Afghan people have become used to conflict…

Disarmament Is Not A Dream

Disarmament is not a dream

Nuclear weapons are regarded as the most inhumane of all weapons ever created by mankind on this planet. With the diffusion of nuclear technology in the 21st century, these weapons…

Democracy And Transformation

Democracy and transformation

It is uncertain whether the wretched show in Islamabad is drawing to a close or entering a new phase. Maybe the floods are a divine warning to our so-called leaders…

Gaza Faces Sisyphean Task Of Reconstruction

Gaza faces Sisyphean task of reconstruction

With thousands of homes reduced to rubble and its infrastructure in ruins, Gaza's reconstruction will cost billions and require at least an easing of Israel's blockade to allow in building…

Altaf’s Recipe For Disaster

Altaf’s recipe for disaster

The suggestion for the formation of a national government by Altaf Hussain and his call to the generals to come forward without wasting time and the adoption of unconstitutional means…