By: Y.A. Turi
The entire Pakistani nation is deeply touched by the recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan, especially the desecration of Jinnah’s Residence in Ziarat. However, there is little or no consensus on what needs to be done at this critical juncture of our history.
Violence in Quetta: Hanoz Dilli Dur Ast?
Why Cuba celebrates July 26
Noel Manzanares Blanco –
July 26, 1953 marked the continuation of the Necessary War conceived by José Martí, as Fidel Castro started the engine of what would become the victory of January 1, 1959.Amid the darkness brought in Cuba by the tyranny, established on the coup d’état of March 10, 1952, the novel ideas of Fidel Castro Ruz found a significant time on July 26, 1953. That day, two different assaults occurred simultaneously in two eastern barracks one in Santiago de Cuba (Guillermón Moncada), and the other in Bayamo (Carlos M. de Cespedes).
An Opening in Iran
By Cliff Kupchan
When Iran’s president-elect Hassan Rouhani takes office on Aug. 3, he will probably bring moderation to at least some aspects of Iranian nuclear policy. It would be tragic if Rouhani’s ascent becomes yet another missed opportunity in the U.S.-Iran saga.
US and China: The Fight for Latin America
According to Robert Valencia, China is vying for greater economic influence in Latin America, to include possibly constructing and operating an alternative ‘Panama Canal’ through Nicaragua. One unanticipated consequence of this burgeoning US-China rivalry, Valencia observes, is that it might push Latin American countries closer together.
By Robert Valencia for World Policy Institute
Pakistan can benefit from Austrian renewable energy expertise
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 11(DNA) –Ambassador of Austria Axel Wech said on Tuesday promotion of cultural as well as trade ties between Austria and Pakistan was his top most priority.Addressing a press conference here at his residence on the occasion of opening of Austria Food Festival in Pakistan, the ambassador said, both countries have maintained friendly and friction free relations over the years.
Lessons from Abbottabad
Imtiaz Gul
Osama Bin Laden’s escape from the Tora Bora mountains in Eastern Afghanistan in December 2001 to his last refuge in Abbottabad raised many questions. Some of them have been answered by the Abbottabad Commission, whose report was leaked to Al Jazeera last week, but others are still open. How was the world’s most wanted person living in that same house for all those years undetected? Why did Bin Laden fascinate certain people and groups in Pakistan who blew holes in the security apparatus to protect him and his family for so long? Who from within the security establishment provided him safety despite Dr Ayman al Zawahiri’s calls for Pakistani civilians and soldiers to revolt against the government.
Alliance with PPP Main Cause Of Election Defeat
Ch. Shujat Hussain
PML-Q to support Nawaz On national issues
Waheed Hussain
Ch Shujat Hussain talks to Centreline and DNA
In an exclusive interview with Centerline and DNA former Prime Minister and President Pakistan Muslim league (Q) Senator Chudhary Shujat Hussain reveals causes of his party’s complete failure in the May 11 elections, his alliance with former Dictator General Pervez Musharraf and President Asif Ali Zardari. Following is the full text of Q & A with the senior politician of the country who was once the king-maker in the country.
Mamnoon Hussain: the 12th President of Pakistan
Mamnoon Hussain, the candidate of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), was elected on July 30, 2013 as the 12th President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the next five-year term. Hussain secured 432 electoral votes from Parliament, Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies, while his opponent PTI candidate Wajihuddin Ahmed secured 77 votes. Chief Election Commissioner Justice ® Fakharuddin G Ebrahim while announcing the results told that total number of valid votes was 1124 out of which 887 voters actually cast their votes. 09 votes were declared invalid so valid votes cast was 878.
Houston Mayor hosts Iftar dinner
HOUSTON: US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has said that America view all faiths and ethnicity with respect and honor this is why people from all over are welcomed in US and are absorbed in American society. Addressing the Iftar dinner for Houston residents hosted by Mayor Anise Parker, the Congresswoman said that America provides complete freedom of religion and expression.
LeT, TTP, Al-Qaeda violating Pak sovereignty: Kerry
ISLAMABAD: In an exclusive interview with Geo News senior anchor, Hamid Mir, US Secretary of State John Kerry said terrorist groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Al-Qaeda were violating the sovereignty of Pakistan. “Pakistan faces a very serious threat. LeT, TTP, Al-Qaeda and Haqqani network attack and kill people in mosques. They blow people up in market places.”
