Soviet memories (Part – IV)
After spending two years in Moscow I moved to Baku, Azerbaijan in 1986, and lived there for a year. From there, I could observe more closely the events taking shape…
Aligning to NAM
"Promotion and Consolidation of peace through respect for international law" was the theme for the NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) ministerial meeting held from 18th to 21st July 2019 at Caracas, Venezuela.…
Aligning to NAM
"Promotion and Consolidation of peace through respect for international law" was the theme for the NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) ministerial meeting held from 18th to 21st July 2019 at Caracas, Venezuela.…
Diplomatic aspirations
On May 28, 1918 the first parliamentary democracy in the Muslim East – the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic – was founded, and July 9th,1919 was the day of the decree of…
When will we learn?
Right now I am waiting at the passenger lounge of Istanbul Airport for my flight to come back to Pakistan. This newly-constructed airport is no doubt an amazing masterpiece. The…
Shared heritage
IF you have heard the qawwali Kangna by Farid Ayaz and Abu Muhammad, it is impossible not to notice a Persian interlude which goes: “Ma ra ba ghamza kusht o…
Visit to Azerbaijan
Today, Pakistan and Azerbaijan maintain friendly relations and develop ties in almost all areas, including military-technical cooperation, economics, information and communications, transport, aviation, cultural ties, financial affairs and education. In…
A safe world
September 26th is the United Nations’ International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. One year on from the historic adoption of an international treaty which aims to make…
An enlightened mind: Part-II
Calling Rasul Bakhsh Palijo ‘an enlightened mind’ elicited mixed responses from readers. The emails and messages received in response to my tribute to Palijo ranged from appreciative to damning. Most…
Close ties
Azerbaijan and Pakistan have maintained friendly ties and share common views on key global and regional issues. Both countries consider their diplomatic relationship to be friendly and fraternal. Today, Baku…
