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Why I dedicated my book on Islam to AU researcher Frankie Martin
When I launched my new book Journey into Europe: Islam, Immigration, and Identity about Islam in Europe at SOAS in London earlier this summer, the renowned political theorist Lord Bhikhu Parekh chaired the session. Lord Parekh was a...Sep 24, 2018 1848 0 -
A look at Imran Khan’s challenge to reform civil service
The civil service of a country is central to good governance, important both in policy formulation and implementation. It provides sound technical and professional advice to govts and guides political office holders. Good governance can only be...Sep 23, 2018 972 0 -
A tribute to Imam Hussain
The conflict between good and evil has been going on from times immemorial, and history is replete with sacrifice of life, limb and worldly possessions by a multitude of devout people of different persuasions, to uphold...Sep 19, 2018 2609 0 -
Imran Khan vows to grant Pakistani citizenship to Afghan refugees
Afghan refugees in Islamabad Photo: UN Prime Minister Imran Khan has promised to grant citizenship to Afghan refugees living in the country for decades, citing both humanitarian and law and order reasons. Khan, who initially made...Sep 18, 2018 986 0 -
A scholar’s outreach through research and diplomacy
Image: Professor Ahmed ith Vice Chancellor Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman on stage at MUST in Mirpur Credit: Prof Ahmed’s Office Diplomacy can get a bad rap, sometimes even characterized as all talk and no substance. But on top...Sep 14, 2018 1355 0 -
Pakistan may benefit from jump in international tourism earnings
Pakistan is among the countries that have shown a steady increase in international receipts from tourism, as the South Asian country gradually comes out of years of turmoil and security challenges. However, the country has still...Aug 28, 2018 1573 0 -
Kuldip Nayar – A powerful voice for South Asian peace
Kuldip Nayar, a fearless proponent of peace between Pakistan and India, left the world Thursday as an intellectual who defended human rights indiscriminately, looked inwardly and often rose above narrow nationalistic fervor to voice candid opinions....Aug 23, 2018 913 0 -
Imran Khan’s rise, Bilawal Bhutto’s speech and the sunrise in New Pakistan
An image of sunrise in a Pakistani village, Credit: Asimali740 from Wikimedia Commons Thanks God it’s Friday. Good News autumn is on the horizon, which means cooler days are ahead of us soon. But currently, the...Aug 18, 2018 1452 0 -
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan enlivens Pakistan Independence Day celebration in D.C.
With a mix of classical notes and innovative Qawaali rendition style, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan enlivened Pakistani embassy’s celebration of the Independence Day Tuesday. Besides Pakistani-Americans, U.S. diplomats including senior State Department official for South Asia...Aug 15, 2018 1146 0 -
UN report acknowledges Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts
The United Nations has acknowledged the effectiveness of Pakistan’s “extensive” counterterrorism operations, noting that it resulted in disrupting terrorist activities. But worryingly for the region, the report says the ISL has established extensive presence across Afghanistan, with...Aug 14, 2018 886 0