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Malik Muhammad Ashraf

Malik Muhammad Ashraf

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Congressmen And UN Charter

In June this year, the US Congress passed a resolution with 368-7 votes reflecting bipartisan support which expressed concern over the state of human...

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Malik Muhammad Ashraf

Trump as US President

Donald Trump’s thumping victory in the election in spite of the fact that since his ouster from that office the mainstream US media has been...

15.11.2024 30

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UN Failure in Promoting Peace

The formation of the United Nations after the end of World War II with the ostensible objective of preventing future wars and resolving conflicts...

14.11.2024 50

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Positive Economic Indicators

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and increase in exports not only act as strong catalysts in reviving sagging economies like Pakistan but also play a...

08.11.2024 50

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Petitions Against 26th Amendment

Lahore High Court Bar Association, Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI), Jamaat Islami (JI) and a lawyer from Malakand Muhammad Anas have challenged the...

08.11.2024 40

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Rants of A Disgruntled Man

01.11.2024 10

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Injustice to Senior Citizens

For quite some time the official circles have been showing concern regarding the ever-increasing pension bill and stressing the need to bring it down...

01.11.2024 30

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Black Day

According to the Indian Independence Act, the rulers of princely states were given the choice to freely accede to either India or Pakistan, or to...

27.10.2024 20

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CJ Clears Confusion

In the backdrop of the SC decision with an 8-5 majority allocating the reserved seats to PTI, the two clarifications issued by the majority judges,...

25.10.2024 30

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India-Canada Diplomatic Row

The diplomatic row between Canada and India, which began last year over the alleged killing of a Sikh leader by Indian agents, has intensified, with...

18.10.2024 40

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Another Anti-Pakistan Act

Reportedly Imran Khan has filed an urgent appeal to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers against the proposed...

11.10.2024 40

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The Unfolding Political Chaos

Democracy thrives and gains strength when the political parties vying for winning the franchise of the people show unflinching respect for the...

09.10.2024 30

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The Ultimate Impudence

Wednesday 2nd October was arguably the saddest day in the history of the apex court. Reportedly a lawyer Mustafain Kazmi who claimed to represent PTI...

04.10.2024 50

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Divide and Confrontation Among SC Judges

Regrettably, there are no two opinions about the fact that we have become an extremely polarized society. It is a permeating reality in all spheres of...

02.10.2024 5

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Custodian of Constitution

Since the parliament represents the will of the people and is the architect of the constitution it is rightly said to be the mother of all state...

27.09.2024 50

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Nexus Between Development and Justice

The judiciary is considered the most sanctimonious institution due to its pivotal role in erecting the edifice of the state. In regards to...

26.09.2024 100

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Embarrassment for Government

The failure of the coalition government to get the package of constitutional amendments including some of them related to the judiciary has led to...

20.09.2024 40

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An Auspicious Development

On Wednesday, 11th September, Afghan and Turkmenistan officials gathered at Islim Cheshma (Turkmenistan) to begin work on the Afghan section of the...

15.09.2024 20

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Defending the Motherland

Wars have been part of the history of mankind and in spite of their destructive nature they have been fought between nations without refrain and still...

06.09.2024 20

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Anti-Pakistan Campaign

Following the passage of a resolution by US Congress expressing concern over the human rights situation in Pakistan, the alleged rigging in 2024...

06.07.2024 40

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Absolutely Disgusting Politics

The dissident PML(N) leader Muhammad Zubair in a TV talk show a few days ago made a startling revelation that General Bajwa had met PML(N) supremo...

28.06.2024 60

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Congress Resolution Reflects US Hypocris

The writer is a former diplomat and freelance columnist.

27.06.2024 40

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Compulsions of Defence Spending

All countries accord top priority to their security necessitating financial allocations to the defence forces in their annual budgets in consonance...

22.06.2024 70

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Selective Contempt Proceedings

The judiciary is the most sanctimonious institution of the state and the individuals manning it deserve utmost respect by the people and society....

17.06.2024 20

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Discrimination against Pensioners

Civilized nations and governments ruling the state with the mandate of the people invariably show great respect for their senior citizens and take all...

14.06.2024 30

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Dialogue for Political Survival

Political parties are entities that represent the will of the people ascertained through elections. The party or coalition of parties that wins the...

07.06.2024 50

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People Without Conscience

Emanuel Swedenborg, a Swedish theologian, scientist, philosopher and mystic has said “Conscience is God’s presence in man.” What it implies is...

07.06.2024 60

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Is Pakistan planning to end Saturday Holiday for federal govt employees?

ISLAMABAD – The federal government is discussing proposal to abolish the Saturday holiday for federal government employees. A final decision will be...

04.06.2024 100

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Islamabad, Rawalpindi weather update; rains, gusty winds likely

03.06.2024 9

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Nadra ID card address change latest fee update June 2024

03.06.2024 10

Pakistan Observer

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Rains, gusty winds expected in Lahore, parts of Punjab

LAHORE – Intermittent rains and gusty/dust-raising winds are expected in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Monday evening/night, Tuesday and Wednesday....

03.06.2024 10

Pakistan Observer

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Rains predicted in Pakistan from June 04

ISLAMABAD – Intermittent rain-wind/thunderstorms are predicted in upper parts of Pakistan from June 04 to June 07. The wet spell will help reducing...

03.06.2024 10

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Interest-free Loans for Students announced by Sindh govt; Details inside

KARACHI – The government of Sindh has announced loans for agricultural students, with lower interest rates and flexible repayment options. The...

03.06.2024 10

Pakistan Observer

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Earthquake shakes parts of Karachi

KARACHI – A low-magnitude earthquake jolted port city of Karachi with tremors felt in several areas. Details shared by National Seismic Monitoring...

03.06.2024 10

Pakistan Observer

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PTI and Malik Riaz

Coinciding with the latest attempt by PTI and its founding chairman to take the anti-Army campaign – particularly against the person of COAS,...

31.05.2024 40

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Sanity is Need of the Hour

Ever since Imran Khan’s exit from power through a constitutional process, there has been a sustained campaign against the establishment holding it...

31.05.2024 60

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Wrongs Which Must Be Rectified

The history of our judiciary is replete with verdicts delivered by the pliable and in some cases corrupt judges that have had a profound debilitating...

24.05.2024 70

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The Boomerang Effect

The attack on the information secretary of PTI Raoof Hasan in Islamabad on Tuesday deserves to be condemned in the harshest possible words. Who were...

24.05.2024 90

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Jeopardising Public Health

It is indeed extremely worrisome to note that some unscrupulous people in their quest to earn easy money and become billionaires are playing with the...

17.05.2024 50

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CM Punjab bike scheme 2024: E-balloting completes, update for full list of winners here

LAHORE – Students in Lahore, and other Punjab cities are waiting to get bikes under Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Bike Scheme 2024. In...

11.05.2024 50

Pakistan Observer

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Saudi Riyal to PKR rate today – 11 May 2024

KARACHI – The buying rate for Saudi Arabia Riyal in Pakistan stands at Rs73.4 while the selling rate stands at Rs74.1 on Saturday in open market,...

11.05.2024 30

Pakistan Observer

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Pakistan postponed

ISLAMABAD – The highly anticipated visit of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to Pakistan has been postponed till issuance of new...

11.05.2024 40

Pakistan Observer

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Pakistan take on Japan in Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup final today

IPOH (Malaysia) – Three-time champions Pakistan is all set to lock horns with Japan in the 30th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final to be played on today...

11.05.2024 20

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Cheating mafia rules Karachi matric exams as Physics paper leaked online

KARACHI – The cheating mafia continues to rule matric annual examinations of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in Karachi and other Sindh...

11.05.2024 40

Pakistan Observer

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Lt Gen Nauman Zakria made Mangla Corps commander amid reshuffle in top brass

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Army has appointed Lt Gen Nauman Zakria as commander of Mangla Corps amidst a reshuffle. Reshuffles like these in the armed...

11.05.2024 30

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Politics of False Narratives

My motivation to write this article stems from the contents of the column by Imran Khan published in The Guardian on 2nd May. As a political analyst...

10.05.2024 50

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Freedom With Responsibility

Politicians, political parties and media owe it to society to promote national cohesion and focus on the well-being of the people by performing their...

08.05.2024 60

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Independence of Judiciary

According to World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law index for 2023 Pakistan ranked 130th across 142 countries. The WJP is an independent,...

04.05.2024 100

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Exceptionally Incendiary Rhetoric

Narendra Modi is seeking the premiership of the country for the record third time. The election process is already underway. During his election...

03.05.2024 30

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Breach Of Constitution

There are no two opinions about the fact that strict adherence to the constitution and laws of the land are pivotal to the socio-economic development...

25.04.2024 70

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