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Wise Man of Pakistan
A new piece by Nawabzada Tariq Khan the wise old man from South Waziristan, from warrior to now a gentleman farmer " Do not cry for me", is a sad depiction of the sad state of Pakistani politics and polity.
He questions the nature of…
How Russia Became the Top Fertilizer Exporter
MOSCOW: As the world grapples with feeding an ever-growing population, Russia stands out as the world's leading exporter of fertilizers, exporting a staggering $18.7 billion in 2022 alone.
In 2022, Russia exported $18.7 billion worth of…
Farmer Support without Support Prices: The Sustaining of Agriculture
Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, playing a pivotal role in ensuring national food security. A large portion of the population depends on farming for their livelihood, making it crucial for the country’s stability.…
Majed Garoub: Pioneering Governance in Family Businesses and Contributing to Vision 2030
Majed Garoub has played a pivotal role in shaping the governance landscape for family businesses in Saudi Arabia. As the backbone of the Saudi economy, family businesses are crucial to the Kingdom's long-term growth and success. Garoub's!-->…
* Red Line *!!
Ridiculously, what we say we do not practise.-hypocrisy at its worst. Two terms we hear in our everyday life too often :"Red Line" and "on the same page", both sadly lack from our political landscape.
I have been part of the anti -…
*Wisdom* !!
As the sea of protesters advanced towards D Chowk in Islamabad, the "Lion of Punjab" had already labeled them as akin to the ancient hordes of Central Asian invaders ravaging Punjab - a veiled reference to Ahmed Shah Abdali, the most…
* Intelligence Chief * !!
This picture is the result of Intelligence Based Operation (IBO), a term that is in vogue these days in media to showcase the progress of the ongoing anti- terror efforts, yet this Chief of Intelligence remained a victim himself only to…
” Ocean of people ” !!
This image captures a vast sea of protesters from across Swat who gathered in overwhelming numbers at Nishat Chowk, Mingora, in Swat . As I observed, some speakers showered praises on politicians who had contributed nothing to the…
” Ambush “
On Tuesday night,reportedly around 2200 hours, a Swat Police mobile unit was ambushed while on patrol within the jurisdiction of Matta Police Station in Upper Swat. Despite their vehicle plunging into a ditch, the courageous officers,…
Afghans -Unreliable allies
The Foreign Office (FO) on Tuesday condemned the disrespect of Pakistan’s national anthem by Afghan diplomatic officials based in Peshawar by not standing up during a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government event. This raises questions about the…