Nawaz Sharif & cronyism
The unlawful removal of Tariq Malik, Chairman of National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) and his reinstatement by Islamabad High Court gives credence to allegations from critics of Premier Nawaz…
Greece jazzes up olive oil to boost sales
Greek agriculturist Giorgos Paraskevopoulos tastes olive oil like the French taste wine: all the senses must be engaged. "Selecting a good-quality olive oil is a lot like picking a fine…
Migrant workers in Rome threatened by racist youth raids
Migrant workers in Rome, Italy's capital, are being targeted by racist youth gangs, which according to disputed news reports are whipped up by a neo-Fascist organisation. In late November, the…
A bad old idea
Last week, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugurated a nuclear power project in Karachi, terming it a proud moment in the energy history of this country. Six such projects, he said,…
Legacy of Benazir Bhutto
27 December 2013 marks the sixth death anniversary of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, the visionary leader, who resisted with courage the agenda of pushing Pakistan to a theocratic State incapable of…
Reddit reaches for profits through a geek-culture bazaar
Social news hub Reddit snagged an interview with Barack Obama last year. The big get for 2013 was reaching 90 million unique visitors a month, according to the company, on…
Bahrain impasse risks more instability in 2014
Bahraini government and opposition groups are sliding into an increasingly dogged confrontation amid rising fears over violence, with authorities using arrests, raids and strict new laws against activists seeking political…
China activists push limit with demands to end ‘dictatorship’
Their banners have urged an end to China's "dictatorship", scorned the regime as "rogue" and dared leaders to disclose their assets as a step against graft - all dangerous calls…
Japan’s Abe not afraid of ruffling feathers for reform
The energetic reforms of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's first year back in office have yielded results, but put him at odds with the public over some key issues, critics…
Registration of a foreign company in Pakistan
This write-up provides guidance for registration and operating of a foreign company in Pakistan within the framework of Pakistan's Laws.1 The information given here be read along with the provisions…
