The time since Pakistan has born it has relished most affable relationship with Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia was one of those nations of the world who accepted and recognized Pakistan’s presence when it was born. Both the countries have deep collaboration in terms of political, economic, religious, and social and security matters. The leaders of both the nation meet-up frequently to enhance quality relationship among them. These visits to each other’s homeland shows how strong bonding both the countries
The subject of this review is Hassan Abbas’ book, Pakistan’s Drift into Extremism: Allah, the Army, and America’s War on Terror (Pentagon Press, 2005). At the time of writing this book, he was a Ph.D candidate at Tufts University (USA), a visiting scholar at Harvard Law School and had served in the government of Pakistan for ten years during the administrations of Prime Mnister Benazir Bhutto and President Musharraf. This book examines the rise of religious extremism in Pakistan, and analyzes its
In the most general sense of the word, a concrete is a substance that solidifies to act as glue. Romans were the first to use “modern cement “for purposes of masonry made of crushed stone with vivid lime as binder. They named this substance “caementicium opus “which was later referred to as cement, cimentim , cäment and cement. Cement is mainly used in construction. It is a gray powdery substance burnt lime and clay, mixed with water and sand to make mortar (a paste used to bind the building blocks
“Dictatorship or democracy?” it is a popular question, or rather a debate going all around this country especially in media talks. These two are the form of government, and both of them have ruled Pakistan separately. Most of the people in Pakistan consider democracy the best form of the regime, but few believe the other way round. They intend that way because dictatorship has been the most successful type of government until now, but the disadvantage of this type of government is that it gives
"I declare emergency" The screen of the TV blurred and then, it went pitch-black, shut down to the millions of stunned expressions across Pakistan, their ears echoing its final call. It was time. He had done this before, but now, he'd simply crossed the line. The Constitution pronounced its final vows, justice was heartlessly cremated, lives bid farewell with a lonely tear, and not even the ashes of liberty were able to be whiffed in the monoxodized morning sky. Pakistan and its civilians had plunged
with either the field of education or of science and technology but have largely been uneducated men, the word uneducated' being here used in the profound sense of the word. For instance, in the last two governments, the second for both Benazir and Nawaz, Benazir's federal education minister was one Khurshid Shah, building contractor by profession, and Nawaz's, of all people, the proven corrupt and uncouth Ghous Ali Shah. And this in a land where the world's first university was established in 700
Africa is a rich continent with an abundance of resources, diverse cultures, exotic people and exciting traditions, yet it seems as though it is perpetually facing armed conflict (Lukunka, 2012). Of the conflicts Africa is facing currently, Somalia is the center for some of the largest conflicts. The history of Somalia has been hit with conflict after conflict, not only between rival clans but also with other countries, most recently between not only regional powers but also the US and Al-Qaida
Syed Mansoor Hussain is a columnist in “Daily Times”, a Pakistani newspaper. He has practiced and taught medicine in the US. This article, “Proud to be a Punjabi” was published in the Daily Times on the fifth of February, 2014. In the article, the author has described the role and significance of Punjab in the history of Pakistan. In addition to this, he has tried to prove that Punjab is not responsible for everything bad happening in the other provinces. The author has described the role of Punjab
Stanley Wolpert is an American academic, Indologist and author who is considered one of the world's leading authorities on the political and intellectual history of modern India and Pakistan. Wolpert has written many fiction and nonfiction books on the topic and taught at the University of California, Los Angeles from 1959-2002. In his book “India and Pakistan – Continued Conflict and Cooperation?”, Wolpert gives his latest analysis by briefly tracing the history of the conflict and by emphasizing
Islamic Republic’s current leader is Chief Executive Asif Ali Zardari (On the left), which has been long standing for 5 years. If anything happens to the Chief Executive then the Second Chief Executive would take over, who is Nawaz Sharif (On the right). With Nawaz Sharif standing as the Prime Minister in Pakistan, he will then take over at the Chief Executive. Their Legislature has 442 seats for their size, and their last elections were in 2008. Unlike for countries all over, all world government’s
Pakistan Pakistan is an illiberal democracy of 199 million people located in South Asia. A series of disasters currently beset the young nation and threaten its stability as a nation. Dislodging the Taliban is still a serious obstacle in the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas despite over ten years of intermittent warfare. With one of the highest illiteracy rates as well as the second largest out of school population in the world after Nigeria, Pakistan’s education
Malala is an inspiration for young people all around the world. Malala Yousafzai grew up in a country with unhidden oppression. She lived where women were supposed to fit in and conform; where she had a destiny set in stone from the moment she was born. Malala refused to believe that. She spoke out for those who could not do it for themselves. This outspoken attitude is what caused the Taliban to take notice of her. Malala Yousafzai is known for writing a blog about living under the reign of the
interceptor missile, or Indian premier Narendra Modi’s historic speech to the joint session of US Congress in June: they all cut like a knife. Various theories have been put forth to explain this phenomenon. Some suggest the absence of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from Islamabad–of late under fire for his family’s offshore accounts as named in the Panama Papers and presently recuperating from open heart surgery in London–has shifted the rhetorical bullseye to India since Members of Parliament (MPs) must
similarities but also similarities at giving peace and friendship a chance by exploring newer ways and newer avenues by looking to the future based on their present and not the past that has marred the destiny of the two nations up until now. If Nawaz Sharif is looking at making “new beginnings” he definitely will have to shed his old ways at governing and being governed by the military in order to ensure that the newly democratically elected government moves ahead on the road to peace with renewed
not every child can have it. Malala Yousafzai has started the Malala petition that will recommit the United Nations to the Millennium Development, which will ensure the fight for education. According to biography.com a Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said: “She is (the) pride of Pakistan, she has made her countrymen proud. Her achievement is unparalleled and unequaled. Girls and boys of the world should take lead from her struggle and commitment." U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon described
the people of Kashmir the right of self determination. Quaid e Azam, Shaeed Liaquat Ali Khan and Shaheed Z.A. Bhutto declared that the Pakistan will fight for thousand years Shaheed B.B. declared the February 5th as the Kashmir Solidarity Day. Nawaz Sharif is determined to fight on every level for Cause of Kashmir. The Parliamentary Special Committee on Kashmir has been also established to achieve the same object. Pakistan holds that the status quo cannot be considered as a solution and insists on
“Peace in every home, every street, every village, every country – this is my dream. Education for every boy and every girl in the world. To sit down on a chair and read my books with all of my friends at school is my right. To see each and every human being with a smile of happiness is my wish. I am Malala. My world has changed but I have not” (Malala Yousafzai). Malala Yousafzai was born in the Swat Valley region of Mingora, the largest city in Pakistan, on July 12, 1997. Her father, Ziauddin
Srishti Srivastava Dr. Malvika Maheshwari Social and Political Formations Final Essay paper 1st December 2014 How Did Kargil, an Unannounced War on India, Happen? War can be understood as an armed and widespread conflict between two or more political communities. Political communities refer to a state or an area which intends to become a state (Orend, Brian, "War"). A conflict between two groups of different communities like a gang fight or a border patrol can’t be termed as a war. A War between
flush them and their influence out of the country (BBCnews.com 2014). The country’s current environment has left the country in a very fragile state. The June 2013 elections that reinstated the Muslim League party lead by current Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif were tarnished by bombings and a killing campaign lead by the Taliban in effort to silence the Paki... ... middle of paper ... ...1656.html (April 4, 2014) Ashraf, Zaka. 2014. “1000 Christian, Hindu girls forced to convert to Islam every year
CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY OF PAKISTAN Course Description: Constitutions have come to be regarded as the collective consensus and ultimate reference point of a nation’s aspirations and ideals. They are looked upon as the primary custodians of individual and collective rights and the supreme arbiters in disputes between the organs of a State. They are the mirror to the ideological hopes of the past, the litmus test for the actuality of the present and the looking glass for the future. The alchemy of