by Hasnaat Malik in The Express Tribune, December 20th, 2023.ISLAMABAD: The recent assertive statements from the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja have triggered debates about the underlying motives that prompted such strong remarks. The Independent Group, also recognised as the Asma Jahangir Group, wields significant influence over the SCBA and the PBC. Reports suggest that certain bar representatives, particularly Ahsan Bhoon,…
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By Kelum Bandara in Daily Mirror, Oct 31, 2023Sri Lanka is to take a cautious approach in the introduction of 5G technology to navigate geopolitical rivalry to be triggered by the involvement of China’s Huawei, a minister said. 5G race is an already established term in international politics. 5G or the 5th generation wireless technology is poised to transform every aspect of life since it will introduce applications such as self-driving cars, buses, and trains,…
The flames being ignited from across our western border will not be easy to extinguish, and what they have triggered is entirely in contravention of international law and against their own national interests. The artillery shelling in the Chaman district of Balochistan on Dec 11 that claimed seven lives was uncalled for and has dampened hopes for peace in this region after the Taliban takeover of Kabul last year. While Pakistan has – rightly –…