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Pakistan
Rizwan Ghani
May 18, 2012
The permanent presence of foreign forces will keep Afghanistan into a perpetual cycle of war with no winners.
Robert Paul Reyes
April 18, 2012
"Nearly 400 prisoners escaped from a jail in northwest Pakistan early on Sunday after it was attacked by Islamist militants armed with guns and rocket propelled grenades, a senior police official said."
Mail And Guardian
Many of the freed prisoners are Islamic militants, and they will now retu...
Venugopal Ravindran
March 05, 2012
Pakistans political drama is on center stage. The government of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), after locking horns with the powerful army and judiciary, is battling for a graceful exit as the voter is furious over unparalleled corruption, inflation, shortage of basic necessities, the governments ...
Syed Ali Mujtaba
February 24, 2012
Such reasonable approaches at reconciliation could open up, what now seems a somewhat utopian possibility of Indo- Pak co-ordinated effort, with US backing, for peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Pran Krishan Vasudeva
October 11, 2011
The members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) agree to accord MFN status to each other after the implementation of WTO in January 1, 1995. Exceptions allow for preferential treatment of developing countries, regional free trade areas and customs unions. Together with the principle of national treatment, MFN is one of the cornerstones of WTO trade law.
Once India and Pakistan develop greater stake in economic growth, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) will be in a better position to realise its dream of growing into a grouping like the EU. The two countries have wasted their energy considerably on issues like Kashmir. Now the time has come for focussing on economic issues. People in South Asia, home to a vast majority of the world´s poor, need the availability of employment opportunities more than anything else. This is essential so that no one takes interest in destructive activities like terrorism. Better trade relations between India and Pakistan can also help the cause of peace in the region.
Shakir Mumtaz
September 27, 2011
Haqqani Network.Pakistan is responsible for our defeat.
Venugopal Ravindran
August 19, 2011
Why are we obsessed with Pakistan. No one really seems to ask this question inspite opf the amount of hyperbole we are fed with every day. Is it really worth it. Wont it self destruct given the path they are treading on now.
Pakistan is in the international doghouse, and no amount of spin can put...
Rahil Yasin
July 24, 2011
Lahore: As terror once again struck Mumbai on July 13, killing 21 people and injuring more than 140 others, Indian leaders mostly avoided pointing a finger at Pakistan, for the first time in the history of both the nations.
Loss of lives and property is condemnable in the strongest words but thi...
Abolghasem Bayyenat
July 21, 2011
This article analyzes the implications of the recent warm-up in Iran-Pakistan relations for U.S. interests in the region. It argues that the combination of cold U.S.-Pakistan and warm Iran-Pakistan relations will have significant implications for U.S. interests in the region.
William Lambers
June 30, 2011
It is less well known today the struggle many Pakistanis are facing to reclaim their livelihoods after this disaster. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is helping Pakistanis do just that.
Muhammad Khurshid
May 26, 2011
There will be no denying the fact that corruption is the main reason of terrorism. Actually rulers' corruption has been giving birth to terrorism in the whole world. Pakistani rulers are corrupt to the core and this is the reason that they can rightly be held responsible for terrorism in the world. ...
Dan Liftman
May 08, 2011
World's most hated terrorist lived it up for years.
Abolghasem Bayyenat
April 25, 2011
This article examines the factors that drive Iran-Pakistan relations and how this dynamics has been influenced by the respective position of each country towards the ongoing popular uprising in Bahrain.
Daya Sagar Sharma
April 20, 2011
Pakistan is a "weak" country. It is a nation with no historical roots outside India, the Bharat. The Pakistan has lived dreaming a "Paak" ( holy ) democracy over last six decades without having tasted even a bit of it. The socio political matrix of Pakistan is full of patches and stitches as ta...
Nazia Nazar
March 31, 2011
Shakespeare says ´what is in a name´? It seems to be true so far as the name of Islamic Republic of Pakistan is concerned, as there is nothing Islamic in Pakistan – from terrorism to violation of minorities´ rights and from widespread illiteracy to horrible crimes against women.
Yes of course, we...
PERVAIZ AKHTAR
March 24, 2011
The writer is a researcher in government organization
Rev. Michael Bresciani
March 05, 2011
The Bible predicts a great apostasia (apostasy) will precede the coming of the world´s last dictator called the antichrist. Don´t look now but we are well underway into that dreaded prophecy.
Basic Bible doctrines are being abandoned at an alarming rate in mainline denominational and ...
Elias Bejjani
March 03, 2011
"Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness´ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven" (Matthew 5:10).
Why, for heaven's sake are the free and democratic countries of the world, the USA, Europe and all the others, turning a blind eye, adopting an indifferent and laissez-...
PERVAIZ AKHTAR
February 12, 2011
The Writer is a Researcher in Government Organization
Muhammad Tariq Javed
January 31, 2011
Environmental management issues have become vital not only globally, rather in-home situation, these are on priority due to environmental degradations in water sector. The integrated irrigation network of Indus Basin, a backbone of economy of Pakistan, is under serious threat of water logging, hydro...
William Lambers
January 29, 2011
The international community has not made fighting hunger and malnutrition a top priority. This failure tragically shows itself once again as malnutrition affects the vulnerable children of Pakistan.
PERVAIZ AKHTAR
January 12, 2011
Writer is a Researcher in Government organization
PERVAIZ AKHTAR
January 12, 2011
writer is a researcher in government organization
PERVAIZ AKHTAR
January 12, 2011
writer is a researcher in government organization
PERVAIZ AKHTAR
January 12, 2011
Writer is a researcher in government organization
Muhammad Khurshid
December 25, 2010
According to the elders of the areas, the government of Pakistan is fully responsible for promotion of terrorism in tribal areas situated on Pak-Afghan border. According to them rulers of Pakistan have still been playing double game as they have been using terrorism for earning dollars.
Fahim Nawaz Nawaz
November 11, 2010
Fahim Nawaz and Dr. Rashid Ahmad
Sugarcane, having share in value added of agriculture and GDP of 3.6 percent and 0.8 percent respectively, was sown in the area of 0.943 million hectares in 2009-10. It was sown on an area of 1.029 million hectares last year so a sharp decline of 8.4 percent was r...
William Lambers
October 22, 2010
What the group Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict (CIVIC) is advocating for is compensation for the losses victims endure.
William Lambers
October 15, 2010
The Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict says that all the warring parties in Pakistan, including the U.S., need to take more responsibility for the protection of civilians and compensation for combat-related injuries.
Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury
October 08, 2010
Though the Pakistan government is suppressing this information of re-emergence of the Swati Talibans, it is even learnt from reliable sources that, Talibans have already started sending threat mails and letters to various government officials in the locality. Most of the mails and letters are with similar message as "We have come back and now face the music; we know all those who were active in anti-Taliban activities."
William Lambers
September 18, 2010
The World Food Programme is calling upon the international community to support a 600 million dollar food aid operation for Pakistan
Nazia Nazar
September 12, 2010
The month of September brings somber memories due to the death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah – the founding father of Pakistan. However, this September started with the horrible wave of sectarian terrorism with some bloody episodes of suicide attacks within two consecutive days. Th...
William Lambers
September 09, 2010
The Pakistan crisis has clearly defined what needs to be at the top of the list of American foreign policy priorities: fighting hunger and want.
William Lambers
September 05, 2010
Here is the latest situation report from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) on its relief operation in flood-ravaged Pakistan.
William Lambers
September 02, 2010
The people of Pakistan need the support and compassion of the world community
William Lambers
September 01, 2010
When the small farmer prospers, communities, children and others do as well. Yummy fruits and vegetables do more than just taste good.
Bobby Ramakant
August 27, 2010
Supreme Court of Pakistan informed 454 Indian fishermen (out of total 582 currently detained) have completed their sentences in Pakistani jails, should be repatriated. Pakistani ministry of Foreign Affairs told Supreme Court that four hundred and fifty four (454) Indian fishermen (out of total 582 currently detained) have completed their sentences and that they have been verified to be Indian nationals by the Indian high commission in Pakistan. Foreign Affairs has recommended to the Interior ministry to expedite their repatriation to India.
Muhammad Saqib Tanveer
August 25, 2010
There has been a debate over why the Pakistani people are not donating in the recent floods. This articles analyzes all the reasons behind......
Joseph Raglione
August 24, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, one fith of Pakistan is now a dangerous flood zone. John Kerry went to Pakistan to investigate the damage and the following is his report...>
Hello Joseph,
I just got home to Massachusetts from seeing the floods in Pakistan -- and what I saw there was ...
William Lambers
August 21, 2010
Here is the latest from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) on relief operations for flood-ravaged Pakistan
Newswire Services
August 18, 2010
New York, NY -- With more floods expected to hit large parts of Pakistan, causing deadly disruptions to more people´s lives, it is critical to address the special needs of displaced women and girls, particularly pregnant women, says UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund.
More than 15.4 ...
William Lambers
August 17, 2010
The crisis facing Pakistan is a huge challenge for the international community. First is the emergency response to save lives and then follows a reconstruction that will need food as the foundation. This food can also provide hope for Pakistanis and offer the best chance for peace in their conflict-torn and impoverished country.
William Lambers
August 12, 2010
An Update on Save the Children's food relief mission in the Swat Valley of Pakistan
Saad Sarwar Muhammad
August 11, 2010
Pakistani style of management and leadership practices especially when it comes to governmental/semi-governmental organizations seems devoid of any sound ethical or moral principles. The dictatorial style of a typical Pakistani manager seems to be a legacy of decades of colonial rule where the British ruled over India like a master over it's colonial subjects/servants. There is a need for greater awareness on the subject matters so that such Machiavellian practices are ground to a halt and a culture of good governance is allowed to flourish.
William Lambers
August 06, 2010
A 9- member team of Save the Children staff walked for two days and covered over 50 kilometers to reach Kalam
Hichem Karoui
August 01, 2010
Free Islamic education provided by "madrasas" in Pakistan has come under scrutiny in the wake of September 11, 2001. Madrasas have been charged of sowing the seeds of sectarianism and violence in the minds of young people.
Dipin Damodharan
July 13, 2010
Terror and talks will not go together. While dealing with Pakistan India has to learn some lessons from United States of America. In America, national security is supreme. Look the actions taken by America on Pakistan after the recent failed terror attack at New York´s Times Square. Indo-Pak peace talks will not help in easing tensions between the two countries. Every time when India offered her hand for friendship, Pakistan has bust India´s trust.
Muhammad Khurshid
July 09, 2010
Dr. Luke Simmons, a great peace activist of Australia and initiator of FATA Peace Trust has sent a letter to Prime Minister of Pakistan seeking his help for providing some relief to people of tribal areas situated on Pak-Afghan border.
To the most Grand Vizier Yousaf Raza Gillani and ministers.
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Dr. Muhammad Shamsaddin Megalommatis
June 06, 2010
In twenty one earlier articles, I republished the preliminary parts and 15 Africa-focused chapters of the 2010 Annual Report which was released a few days ago by the leading humanitarian NGO Amnesty International. Titles of and links to these articles are available in the latest of the series:
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