Since the Independence of our country, we have heard our political leaders or the “Torch Bearers of Democracy” consistently use a few well known sentences: “Our country is going through a critical phase”, “We are facing numerous challenges”, and “Democracy is under threat”. It is a fact that political process has […]
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Chotu Gang: A Product of Weak Law and Order and Widespread Corruption
The recent episode of Chotu gang and Punjab Police is a harsh reminder to the state and to the whole nation about how fragile the internal security situation of Pakistan is. Not just that but also how incompetent and ill-equipped our security forces are, to effectively and in time neutralize […]
Open letter to an Indian Army officer who never reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel
Mr. Gaurav Arya, I read your letter right after coming back from work but irrespective of the fact that it was intended to be provocative it didn’t cause any exasperation. I rather laughed at it and felt the urge to reply you. The enemies that you said are sitting beside […]
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Oscar Race for ‘A Girl in The River – The Price of Forgiveness’
The talented Academy and Emmy awards winner from Pakistan, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, is once again in the race to receive an Oscar. Sharmeen has received the official Certificate of Nomination for Award at the 88th Academy Award Nominees Luncheon. Her new documentary titled, “A Girl in The River – The Price […]
David Headly: “I Worked for ISI to Scout Locations for Mumbai Attacks”
David Headley, the American held in connection with Mumbai attacks, has reportedly told a special Indian court via video link that he worked for Pakistan’s spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The agency provides support to militants blamed for the atrocity, he allegedly told the prosecutors. Headley was sentenced to 35 […]
The Replacement of Sardar Mehtab Abbasi as Governor KP
After a brief stint as Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sardar Mehtab Abbasi has resigned from his position. The exact reason of his resignation is unknown but sources close to ex-governor cite some fundamental differences with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on various issues. His resignation was promptly accepted by Nawaz Sharif. According […]
The Mysterious Case of Benazir Bhutto’s Assassination
It was a tragic event in the history of Pakistan when Benazir Bhutto was killed on 27th December 2007 in the garrison city of Rawalpindi. Eight years have passed but Ms. Bhutto’s assassination is still an enigma. Many reports have been filed, arrests have been made, and even a certain group claimed […]
PSL Draft Process: Who Owns Who?
The second and final day of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) drafting has ended where each franchise completed their 16-player squad from all categories plus addition players from the supplementary category. Players from the supplementary category could only be called in as a replacement in case any squad member gets […]
The Plight of Girls Education in Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
The image of literacy of women in KPK is vague. Although the provincial and federal governments claim to have taken measures towards this cause but they have been unable to turn their words into action. The girls of KPK, particularly in villages, are facing a lot of problems in pursuing […]
Reham Khan may join Geo or Dunya TV as an Anchorperson
Reham Khan, ex-wife of PTI Chief Imran Khan, has reportedly been approached by two Pakistani news channels, Geo and Dunya TV, to join them as an anchorperson. However, it is likely Reham may join Geo TV, said Fawad Chaudhry a famous media personality and political commentator. Reham Khan has been […]