By Sajjad Shaukat During the first anniversary of 2013 general elections in Pakistan, on May 11, this year, country-wide protest rallies led by leaders of Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI), Pakistan Awami Tehrik (PAT), Pakistan Muslim League (Q) and Jamaat Islami (JI) were held against the rigging in the elections, demanding a corruption-free state, instead of a system that brought corrupt politicians in parli ...

By Sohail Parwaz Today is ‘Youm-e-Shuohda’ (Martyrs’ Day). It should have been a day to be treasured, honoured and feted by the whole nation but regrettably it has generally been restricted to the cantonments, military graveyards and to those hundreds of sacred houses to whom these daring sons of the soil belonged.  I often say that one forgets everyday talk but decent and austere words spoken can never be ...

By Zaheerul Hassan Strategically vital, rich in natural resources, land of courageous and traditional inhabitants, “Balochistan” is an indispensable component of Pakistan. Baloch masses and leaders out rightly supported 1940 resolution, played pivotal and active role in creation of Pakistan. The resolution demanded that Muslim majority needs a separate homeland in Indian subcontinent. Therefore, like other ...

  ਵੋਟਾਂ ਦੀ ਖਾਤਰ ਸਭ ਭੱਜੇ ਫਿਰਦੇ ੍ ਪਰਮਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੇਖੋਂ ਦਾਖਾ  ਅਸੀਂ ਕਰਕੇ ਇਤਬਾਰ ਹਿੰਦੋਸਤਾਨੀ ਲੀਡਰਾਂ ਤੇ ੍ ਹਿਮਾਚਲ ਹਰਿਆਣਾ ਰਾਜਸਥਾਨ ਦੇ ਰੁੱਖ ਪਟਾ ਬੈਠੇ। ਅਸੀਂ ਲੱਭਦੇ ਕੁਰਸੀ ਵੱਧ ਅਧਿਕਾਰਾਂ ਦੀ ੍ ਤਖਤ ਅਕਾਲ ਤੇ ਹਮਲਾ ਕਰਵਾ ਬੈਠੇ। ਅਸੀਂ ਕਰਕੇ ਇਤਬਾਰ ਹਿੰਦੋਸਤਾਨੀ ਲੀਡਰਾਂ ਤੇ ੍ ਹਿਮਾਚਲ ਹਰਿਆਣਾ ਰਾਜਸਥਾਨ ਦੇ ਰੁੱਖ ਪਟਾ ਬੈਠੇ। ਨਾ ਕੁਰਸੀ ਵਰਗਾ ਖੇਲ ਕੋਈ ਨਾ ਤਿਹਾੜ ਨਾਭੇ ਵਰਗੀ ਜੇਲ੍ਹ ਕੋਈ ੍ ਜੋੜੀਆਂ ਜੱਗ ਥੋੜ੍ਹੀਆਂ ਕਿਸਮਤ ਨਾਲ ਮਿਲਦਾ ਮੇਲ ਕੋਈ। ਘਰ ਪੱਕੇ ਵੇਖ ਸ਼ਰੀਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਕੱਖਾਂ ਦ ...

    By Sajjad Shaukat Welcoming ceasefire offer of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the government led by PML-N has not only halted the air strikes on the hideouts of the militants in the tribal areas, but also resumed the suspended peace dialogue with the Taliban. But, taking note of the terror-attack in the District Court of Islamabad which killed 11 people including an additional session judge on Mar ...

By Rida Zaheer TTP terrorist planted a bomb in the van and blown it off when police bus carrying commandoes reached near to the van in Karachi. 13 police commandos killed and at least 57 injured at least 57 on 13 February 2014. According the reports the  explosion took place near the exit of the Razzaqabad Police Training Centre in Shah Latif Town area just as a police bus was leaving the premises. The bus ...

      By Sajjad Shaukat No doubt, media have been playing a key role by educating and guiding the people regarding various developments and issues which have been taking place on global and regional level. Being the fourth pillar of the state, especially electronic media have brought the matters of public interest and bloody battles into our bedrooms. Thus, it has made difficult for the politicians to wage ...

Two Air Force officers who oversee nuclear missiles at a Montana base are suspected of illegal drug possession, another blow to a service suffering morale problems. WASHINGTON — Two Air Force officers overseeing nuclear-armed missiles at a Montana air base are being investigated for involvement in illegal drugs, the latest in a string of misconduct cases involving officers who look after the nation's atomic ...