Challenge for new president
In these times where all staff must appear to be efficiently contributing to the corporate cause, it can be asked what purpose the president serves in the state of Pakistan.…
The medium is the message
Syedna Ali, the last of the great Muslim Caliphs, is noted for both his courage and timeless wisdom. In fact, there’s a whole collection of his thoughts titled Nahj al-Balagha…
vJackpot boomtowns
Meleourne's reputation as the world’s most liveable city is well deserved. I spent most of last year there. As well as a chic city centre and immaculate suburbs, there’s non-stop…
The rise and fall of Greek state broadcaster ERT
Greece's state broadcaster ERT went on the air for the last time this week, ending a 75-year history of showcasing the news, cultural events and major sporting events such as…
A real story
Jameel enters the lady's room. "Pour me a glass of that juice and leave the jug on the table", the lady orders. The 13-year-old nods and proceeds to pour a…
A question of authority?
This refers to Babar Sattar’s article, ‘A question of authority’, published in The News on June 15, 2013. The writer seems to have missed important aspects of the issue. Otherwise…
Bomb or bread?
On May 28, an email was circulating on the web from Dr Shershah Syed, whose services to women’s reproductive health are widely acclaimed. Doctor Sahib wrote, “Today we are celebrating…
Managing energy
Prof James Trevelyan has rightly pointed in his article, ‘Pakistan has a bright energy future’ (May 31), that Pakistan can overcome its energy issues by rethinking its electricity distribution. I…
Federal Ombudsmen Institutional Reforms Act, 2013: For speedy relief
In Pakistan, the institution of Federal Ombudsman was established in 1983. Presently there are 12 ombudsmen working in Pakistan. These were established under various enactments passed by the National and…
Towards TARP-II?
In the beginning it was tax evasion, and then became rampant corruption and eventually mafias took over, making the FBR irrelevant in most of the sectors-Ali Arshad Hakeem, Chairman FBR.…
