Author Archive

Major General Amir Faisal Alvi Shot Dead in Islamabad

In a shocking development, gunmen riding on motorbike shot dead the retired commando General of Pakistan army. Major General Amir Faisal Alvi retired from the service two years back and was in the army at the time of Lal Masjid episode. I don’t want to speculate on the people behind the assassination but no matter [...]

Aafia Siddiqui Termed Mentally Unfit

The US judged has now termed Dr. Aafia Siddiqui as mentally unfit and hence not eligible to stand trial. This is a major setback to her case as she will not be able to face justice and even if she gave any statement telling the world the truth about the torture she went through, no [...]

Separatist Billboards on Display at Indus Highway

I got this in an e mail message from a friend and it reminds me of the extent to which our brothers in NWFP are feelings alienated by the attitude of the centre. The same is the feeling in the province of Baluchistan which was truly depicted by their governor in one of its recent [...]

State Bank of Pakistan Increased the Discount Rate by 200 basis Point

The State Bank of Pakistan increased the discount rate by 200 basis point to control the record inflation of 25% in the country. As a lay man what i think is that the current inflation is mainly powered by inflation in food items. The problem with food items is that that they are either being [...]

Death Penalty for Misappropriations/Embezzlement of National Wealth

Saudi Arabia prescribed death penalty for the offense of drug smuggling. Pakistan should prescribe death penalty to those involved in monetary scandals or misappropriation of funds from the National Exchequer. Passing of such law from the Parliament of Pakistan would restore the confidence of the investors and those who wish to bring their wealth [...]