By Sajjad Shaukat No doubt, peace dialogue with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has been showing positive results in wake of ceasefire, maintained by TTP and the government. Both sides seem to exercise restraint, and show patience to comply with the truce. Public feels relief, hoping that talks with the militants will bring peace in the country. Some media anchors and politicians were saying that fortunate ...

  By Sajjad Shaukat As a result of the general elections 2013, the government led by the nationalist leader Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch was established in Balochistan, while on December 7, 2013; local bodies elections were largely held in a peaceful manner in the province. However, these elections proved that majority of the Baloch are loyal to the federation, and do not favour separati ...

By Asif Haroon Raja Some of the reasons that have given rise to religious extremism in Pakistan are as follows:- Early demise of Quaid-e-Azam resulted in leadership crisis, which persists to this day. Uneven development of provinces and growth of regionalism gave rise to fissiparous tendencies and strengthened centrifugal forces in smaller provinces. Insensitivity and callous attitude of the elites towards ...

  By Sajjad Shaukat Every country has an unambiguous foreign policy, particularly towards its neighbouring countries in the modern era of renunciation of war, economic development and peaceful settlement of disputes. When it comes to India, New Delhi has openly been acting upon a contradictory policy which shows its faulty approach towards Pakistan. In the recent past, tension arose between Pakistan and Ind ...

Shared By Shaukat Qadir An Irish daughter had not been home for over three years . ... Upon her return , her father yelled at her , "Where have ye been all this time ? Why did ye not write to us ? Not even a line . Why didn't ye call ? Can ye not understand what ye put yer old Mother thru ?" The girl, crying, replied, Sniff, sniff.... "Dad..... I was too embarrassed, I became a prostitute .." "Ye what !!?  ...

By Asif Haroon Raja Anti-peace lobby is making hue and cry as to why the government is insisting on holding talks with the TTP when the hands of its new leader Maulana Fazlullah are dripping in blood of people of Swat and surroundings and is a captive of Afghan government. They argue that it is pointless to hold talks with Fazlullah who has a history of breaking deals and had terrorized Swat. Those suggesti ...

By Sohail Parwaz Although we all have a great yearn for the game of cricket yet the youth of today has a special enthusiasm and obsession for it. In our prime youth we would, at the most go to the stadium, however, in rare cases. Commonly the match witnessing would confine to the radio commentary or watching on the television. However, today the cricket mania has crossed all limits and barriers. The youngst ...

 By Ali Sukhanver Sometimes memories prove a gigantic hurdle in our way to progress particularly when they are nightmare-like bitterly unpleasant and horribly painful; but for a brighter future and a successful present, it is always advisable to get rid of all such pinching memories. But unfortunately there are some people who love to remain in the darkness of their past; Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh is also ...