Iran is now viewed unfavorably in 14 out of 20 Arab and Muslim countries, according to a new poll by Zogby Research Services. The survey results show a growing antipathy towards Tehran. Majorities in all but four countries agree that Iran is contributing to sectarian division in the Arab world. Only majorities in Iraq, Lebanon, Libya and Yemen think “Iran is working to promote peace and stability in the reg ...

Asif Haroon Raja Sudden emergence of Tehrik-e-Taliban-Pakistan (TTP) in December 2007 under unknown Baitullah Mehsud (deceased) from nowhere was in reaction to Gen Musharraf’s pro-US policies and its continued vendetta is because of the role of liberal parties pursuing Musharraf’s policies. The banned TTP is exploiting the disillusionment of the youth and frustration of the have-nots and has stepped up its ...

By M Khan Chishti The attacks of 9/11 caused immense fury in America. The wars of vengeance in Afghanistan and Iraq put deadly arsenal of American armed forces on full display. The country, which was loved for blue jean and popular culture, is now being hated for carpet bombing and human rights violation at Abu-gharib and Guantanamo jails. These wars not only victimized innocent people around the global but ...

By Zaheerul Hassan 49 years old Indian terrorist and RAW Spy Sarabjit Singh died of cardiac arrest at Jinnah Hospital Lahore late on Thursday after being comatose for nearly a week following an assault by other inmates identified as Rizwan and Amir who attacked Sarabjit — were on the death row. His mercy petitions were rejected by the courts and former President Pervez Musharraf. According to Mahmood Shauka ...

Ambassador’s Diary Dr Samiullah Koreshi Thursday, April 04, 2013 - The Quid paid tribute to MSF role in creation of Pakistan. Perhaps MSF was more vibrant than the grass root organizations of the Muslim League. The most active of them were MSFs of Delhi, Lahore, Peshawar, Calcutta, Dhaka and other major Muslim cities. I was elected to the Delhi Muslim Students leadership in 1942-44 on joining B.A in the his ...

Posted by Faheem Belharvi Wednesday, May 01, 2013 - Pakistan and Afghanistan have since long been endeavoring to cobble a viable political and diplomatic relationship but their lack of willingness to back up these efforts by steps in commerce and economy is hampering their efforts. After the 1965 Afghan Transit Trade Agreement ran into snags in the last several decades on account of increase in smuggling an ...

Posted by Faheem Belharvi It looks that now both China and India comprehend each other. They understand their strengths and weaknesses. Both do not intend to revive mutual hostility. Classical Chinese General Sun Tsu has taught enough to his nation: ‘know yourself and your enemy’. It is a big change after the border skirmish that took place between them in October 1962 that resulted in a crushing defeat for ...

 Posted By Rida Zaheer During a recent vote on increasing the protection of Polar bears at the International Conference on Endangered Species, the world, including Canada, rejected new measures aimed at stemming the trade of bear parts internationally. Canada voting against this measure is of significance as it is the home to the largest Polar bear population worldwide. The measure was brought forth by an A ...