April 14, 2013

A report written by Ahmad Noorani published in today’s “The News” gives details of security arrangements provided to Pakistani politicians;

Unprecedented and overblown protocol in the name of security to political leaders, claiming to bring a change in Pakistan, knows no bounds causing the poor nation to pay Rs407 million per annum only on the Sharifs, Rs56.79 million on Faryal Talpur and Rs24 million on General (R) Musharraf.Read More »Pakistan Politics: Who is getting how much security at public expense?

By Zafar Iqbal

Barak Obama is not alone when he imagines that cross -border connectivity can lead greater prosperity and understanding in South Asia.  There are some domestic voices that confirm this notion.  Dr. Mubeen, a physician turn entrepreneur, is one of those who advocate that best way forward for India and Pakistan is improved trade relations.

“India and Pakistan should declare Kashmir as free economic zone so the people of the region can gain benefits of grown trade and development.”Read More »Envisaging free –economic zone in South Asia