by Tahir Mehmood The girl was twittering, the old man was brooding, the night was spreading, life was now giving way to the engulfing slumber, and the dark was thickening. So far, there were no signs of the train that were to take them to the remote town of their destination. ………………… They had just begun a river-side night errand. It had become their routine for the last few years since they had met. She use ...

Posted By Zaheerul Hassan Istanbul, Turkey. December 28, 2018. “Kashmir is internationally recognized as a disputed territory whose final status is yet to be determined by the people. This is a matter that urgently needs to be put on a road to find a just and viable solution. A problem which has figured on the active agenda of the United Nations, which has been the subject of fourteen substantive resolution ...

By Sajjad Shaukat Besides Quaid-e-Azam Day, every year, December 25 is also celebrated as the Charismas Day across Pakistan. On this very Day, members of the Christian community attend special services at illuminated churches where prayers are offered for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan. Residential colonies and churches are decorated with twinkling lights and stars. On the occasion, Pakistanis also ...

by Asif Haroon Raja The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.'—Albert Einstein. Peace talks in Afghanistan have gained momentum and third round of direct talks between the US and the Taliban have taken place at UAE. Next session will be held at Doha. Donald Trump who till recent was breathing fire and had shunned the option of peace, h ...

By Sajjjad Shaukat Every year, on December 25, Pakistanis celebrate Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s birth anniversary with every possible way of showing reverence to their country’s founder. It is called the Quaid-e-Azam Day. Jinnah was born on December 25, 1876 and founded Pakistan in 1947. On this very day, seminars, debates and programmes are held to remember the services of the founder of the nation. ...

By Asif Haroon Raja The Pakistan that was achieved with so much of blood and tears, was split into two on the fateful day of December 16, 1971. Even after the passage of 47 years, the traumatic experience still haunts us and cannot be washed away from the memories of those who had witnessed the tragic break up. After the truncation of Pakistan, the new leadership desperately wanted a scapegoat to defuse the ...

By Sajjad Shaukat 16th December is the day of tragic memory when Pakistan was dismembered and a new state of Bangladesh was created in 1971 as part of Indian conspiracy which still continues against the integration of Pakistan. However, this very day is known as the Fall of Dhaka. India has a long-gone history of many centuries, based upon religious prejudice against the Muslims. In this respect, Indian int ...

By Sajjad Shaukat On December 16, 2014, in one of the bloodiest-ever terror attacks in Pakistan, six Taliban militants mercilessly killed at least 141 people, including 132 children and nine staff members of the Army Public School and College in Peshawar, They also burnt a lady teacher alive. After eight hours operation, Pak Army’s commandos cleared the school area, and six militants were killed. On the sam ...