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Those who draw salary must serve

Salary is paid against work. Financial compensation is tied to performance of duties. In the United States when the business slows down, workers are...

08.11.2025 10

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Dr Farid A Malik

Rise and fall of SOEs

State-Owned Ent erprises (SOEs) were once a pride of the nation. During the decade of the seventies a Board of Industrial Management (BIM) was created...

08.10.2025 40

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An ounce of prevention is needed

It is widely believed that ‘An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure’. There are sixteen ounces in a pound. To understand the saying...

25.09.2025 30

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The Adiala Jail in focus

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (ZAB), the first elected Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan, was executed in the Central Jail Rawalpindi located in Chaklala on April...

12.09.2025 30

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From Chairman Mao to President Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping, dressed in the Chairman Mao’s uniform, took guard of honour from the largest ever military parade in the history of...

11.09.2025 40

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Power versus people

There is a standoff between power and people, each holding on to its domain. In a democratic dispensation, power flourishes from the support of the...

01.08.2025 10

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Power versus people

There is a standoff between power and people, each holding on to its domain. In a democratic dispensation, power flourishes from the support of the...

01.08.2025 8

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Bureaucracy the main hurdle

Modernizing governance is the biggest challenge faced by the government the ‘Baboo’-friendly Prime Minister (PM) has spoken against his own...

23.07.2025 50

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Will Iran sign the Abraham Accord?

Abraham Accord is being discussed for peace in the Middle East (ME). Descendants of Hazrat Ibrahim (Abraham) A.S. are being brought on the same page...

20.07.2025 50

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Know thy enemy

In the recent Iran-Israel conflict the Islamic Republic of Iran was able to withstand the combined onslaughts by the two bullies. Israel was the...

11.07.2025 30

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From iron to copper age

Pakistan entered the Iron Age in the year 1973 when work commenced on the construction of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). Bhutto was in a hurry as we were...

23.04.2025 30

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Fence is the best defence

Insulation from the turmoil-laden Afghanistan is the best option for Pakistan. Afghan War III must be avoided at all costs to save what remains of the...

21.03.2025 40

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Uraan to trillion-dollar economy

It is indeed unfortunate that the policymakers remain totally disconnected with the prevalent ground realities in the country. It has been reported by...

14.03.2025 20

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Developing Cholistan

All eyes are fixed on the development of Cholistan. Corporate farming is being considered. Canals are being planned to provide the much-needed sweet...

12.03.2025 50

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Periodic table of elements versus Constitution

The subject of Chemistry revolves around the Periodic Table in which 118 known elements are arranged in rows and columns. The reactivity of the...

25.02.2025 40

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Awam Ka Muqadama

In all litigation (Muqadama) there is a ‘Complainant’ and ‘Respondent’ while the case is heard by the judge in an open court. Those who are...

11.01.2025 40

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Easy money bane or boom?

While finishing up my Masters programme in the USA, I received an interesting letter from the bank which said: “Congratulations for attaining higher...

09.01.2025 20

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Essentials for foreign investments

Every investment carries risk, for which rule of law is essentially required. Agreements must be honoured and respected. In case of disagreements a...

27.12.2024 7

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Dr Farid A Malik