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The repetitive nature of history and the constant reoccurrence of unexpected events underscore the apparent inability of the human race to learn from past experiences. Jerry Friedheim, the US Defense Department spokesman, made a statement on October 24, 1973, exactly 50 years in the past, “We will continue to provide military assistance to Israel until […]

The recurring gas shortage crisis in Pakistan has become an enduring issue, deeply rooted in the country’s energy sector. Despite its historical precedence, the current gas shortage crisis has left citizens grappling with severe consequences, especially in regions like Balochistan where access to pipeline gas remains a distant dream. The lack of proactive measures and […]

History is considered a complex topic that demands rigorous research and critical evaluation of facts as it enables us to understand contemporary problems more effectively. Unfortunately, no serious history has ever been written in Pakistan. If it’s written, it glorifies the rulers and those at the helm of power. Moreover, this deliberate distortion of historical […]

“All the word organizations will prove ineffective if the truth that love is stronger than hate does not inspire them,” said one of the finest Indian scholars, Dr. Radhakrishnan. When I was done with my examination for intermediate part II, I had to wait for almost 3 months for the result. Meanwhile, many students plan […]

The political, social, and economic status of Pakistan has always remained in flux. Seldom have we witnessed all three areas flourishing at the same time. If the political state has been in a turbulent condition – moving between democracy and dictatorship – the socio-economic fabric, too, has remained unsteady to say the least. Good governance […]

Two of America’s greatest failings, certainly regarding post-World War II foreign policy, have been profound shortcomings in knowledge and understanding of events and circumstances in which the US has engaged, particularly with force. The great Chinese philosopher of war, Sun Tzu, rightly observed that knowing the enemy was vital to success. From Vietnam to Afghanistan […]

Recently, a short clip from a penal talk entitled IMF & the Economic Future of Pakistan organized by T2F has gone viral on social media. At the end of the talk, a woman from the audience asks the panellists that Bangladesh is often compared to Pakistan but what are the main reasons behind Bangladesh’s rapid […]

When Iqbal visited the mosque of Cardoba during his European trip of 1931-32, he was so dazzled to see the charm of the mosque that upon his return he wrote his magnum opus entitled ‘Masjid e Qartaba’, recollecting the impression the mosque left on him. The poem is exceptional in several ways at one hand, […]

Moscow: Russia on Monday summoned the US ambassador in protest after President Joe Biden branded Russian leader Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” for Moscow’s actions in Ukraine, saying he had endangered ties. “Such statements by the American president, which are not worthy of a high-ranking statesman, have put Russian-American relations on the verge of rupture,” […]

Washington: The US Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a bid by former president Donald Trump to block the release to a congressional committee of documents related to the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Citing executive privilege, Trump had sought to prevent the records held by the National Archives from being given to the panel […]