Feb. 21, 1999 was just another Sunday, notable only because India’s Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee became the first leader of that country to visit the Minar-e-Pakistan, a symbol of Pakistan’s independence from the British India. It was hoped that the visit would bring to an end decades-long enmity between our two nations. Vajpayee traveled […]
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The heavenly beauty of Kashmir valley that’s cradled in the mighty Himalayas and fed with Indus and Satluj in their absolute purity; sharply contrasts with forlorn hope of freedom glimmering in the eyes of Kashmiris for years. The beauteous land of Kashmir is surrounded by two nuclear powers, Pakistan and India, and two other independent
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Democracy is a wonderful, all-encompassing word with many definitions: In Pakistan, our democracy should: nHave an obligation toward citizens and giveindividuals a sense of participation nEnsure equality while protecting of people’s rights and safeguard common interests nUphold transparency and prevent monopolies. nEducate the masses and distribute authority. nMake informed decisions and always prefers the people
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