Trump, at zenith of power, moves quickly to ‘take over’ Washington
Donald Trump has been in office for five days, and yet he has already imposed his will on Washington with ruthless speed and efficiency, showing that even his most radical…
Senate panel seeks report on rightsizing in science ministry
A parliamentary body on Tuesday demanded a detailed report on the impact of rightsizing, including the status of vacancies, departmental closures, and employee reassignments, in the science and technology ministry. The…
Between China and the US
DURING his recent official trip to China, President Asif Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the strategic partnership with that country. In his meetings with Chinese leaders, especially President Xi Jinping, the Pakistani leader…
Shifting the paradigm
For the past few months, much positive news has been received from what was once East Pakistan. A news report published in the Bangladeshi newspaper ‘Dhaka Tribune’ says that a…
A fleeting peace
THE guns have gone silent in Gaza with the ceasefire coming into effect, as life limps back to what is considered normal in the enclave, devastated by incessant Israeli bombing for the…
Taming the judiciary
WHAT happened inside and outside parliament last weekend was nothing less than a tragicomedy. Rarely has Pakistani politics stooped so low. Some 400 members of both Houses remained virtually captive for days…
Controversial justice
FOLLOWING a nod from the apex court, a Field General Court Martial (FGCM) has announced its decision to sentence 25 PTI supporters to varying terms of rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in the May…
Mine of fortune
Recent reports have revealed that Saudi Arabia is interested in buying 15 per cent shares in the Reko Diq mines located in Balochistan, with the potential to produce 200,000 tons…
The punishment for being a journalist
Pakistan has witnessed over 150 killings of journalists in the past 25 years, but that is hardly something that has ever bothered our successive governments. A report – ‘Crime and…
Time to rebuild
A few days ago, could anyone have imagined that Bashar al-Assad, the strongest ruler of Middle Eastern country Syria, would be forced to flee from the country and the five-decade…
