The author is a former editor of the Journal of Association of Pakistani descent Physicians of North America (APPNA) Before I continue with predictions about some other countries, I would like to point out that in my predictions last week for this year I had predicted that General Raheel Sharif would neither ask for nor be offered an extension of his service as the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). Almost within a day the…
Posts published in “Day: January 30, 2016”
The author is a freelance columnist with a profound interest in Global Affairs, English Literature and Psychology At its very outset, the year 2016 has unleashed the long held fears of the global community over the gravity of the Saudi Arab-Iran conflict that has now transited from an age old proxy war into a direct diplomatic standoff. Barely two days into the New Year, Saudi Arabia’s decision to execute the eminent Shiite cleric Nimr-al-Nimr along…
The author is a researcher based in Islamabad Saudi Arabia and Iran are two regional powers in the Middle East, that act as two big divides in the region- as far as the religious ideologies are concerned. Both the states are backing their allies in their respective neighboring countries. This funding has led to many armed conflicts where these states are not direct participants though: Iran is largely being supported by Russia, while KSA is…
KARACHI: Sindh Rangers Director General Major Gen Bilal Akbar disclosed on Friday the arrest of an important Taliban leader to establish his claim about recent success made by the paramilitary force in the targeted operation in Karachi as well as restoration of peace to a large extent. But at the same time he rejected the idea of direct role in governance, saying “it’s not our job”. The Rangers chief made the disclosure at an academic…