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Mufti Naeem dies
Opinion

Mufti Naeem dies

LETTER: The Head of Jamia Binoria Al-Aalmia and religious scholar Mufti Muhammad Naeem, who died on Saturday, will...
Published 22 Jun, 2020 03:03am
Construction industry
Opinion

Construction industry

LETTER: It is generally argued that reopening of construction industry can fuel economic activity. The Punjab budget...
Published 18 Jun, 2020 03:05am
'A tale of two horses'
Opinion

'A tale of two horses'

LETTER: This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "A tale of two horses" carried by the newspaper on Saturday. The...
Updated 01 Jun, 2020 09:31am
The menace of illegal appointments
Opinion

The menace of illegal appointments

Although prime minister Imran Khan has sought details of all illegal recruitments in various ministries and departments, I'm not sure about government's sincerity of purpose. Over the years, these ministries, departments, semi-autonomous agencies have bee
Published 21 May, 2020 12:09am
India's ultra-right media
Opinion

India's ultra-right media

India's ultra-right media led by Arnab Goswami has stepped up its anti-Pakistan campaign in recent days with a view to diverting global attention from BJP government's utter failure to successfully subjugate Kashmiris even after turning the entire occupie
Published 09 May, 2020 12:06am
Remembering Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan
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Remembering Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan

Two great actors of Bollywood - Rishi Kapoor and Irrfan Khan - have died in recent days. Both died of cancer. Amitabh Bachchan, who was among the first to mourn Rishi's death, had aptly reflected the reaction of entire film industry and film viewers by sa
Published 03 May, 2020 12:05am
In defence of Maulana Tariq Jamil
Opinion

In defence of Maulana Tariq Jamil

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "Shooting the messenger" carried by the newspaper yesterday. I, however, do not subscribe to the argument advanced by the newspaper against Maulana Tariq Jamil. Not only is he one of the top scholars in
Published 01 May, 2020 12:54am
'Soft state'
Opinion

'Soft state'

In their recent op-ed for Business Recorder, Huzaima Bukhari and Dr Ikramul Haq have described Pakistan a 'soft state'. According to them, "Pakistan aptly fits in the concept of a "soft state" - famously articulated by the Nobel laureate, Swedish sociolog
Published 28 Apr, 2020 12:54am
Mufti Muneeb deserves praise
Opinion

Mufti Muneeb deserves praise

It is heartening to note that noted religious scholar from Barelvi school of thought Mufti Muneebur Rahman has announced that he has been offering prayers at home and will continue to do so during the Ramazan as well. That the Mufti of a grand stature in
Published 24 Apr, 2020 02:52am
There's always a silver lining
Opinion

There's always a silver lining

They say there's always a silver lining even in the midst of a disaster. The news report that India and Pakistan are mulling restoring some economic activity appears to be highly positive development. India and Pakistan are planning to partially reopen th
Published 16 Apr, 2020 12:00am
Global food crisis in the offing?
Opinion

Global food crisis in the offing?

Is the entire world bracing for a severe food crisis? Yes, it is. The warning has been issued by the heads of three global agencies that a potential worldwide food shortage if authorities fail to manage the ongoing corona virus crisis properly. Countries
Published 03 Apr, 2020 12:00am
China lends a helping hand
Opinion

China lends a helping hand

This is apropos a Business Recorder news report "China's experts to help govt combat coronavirus" carried by the newspaper yesterday. It is indeed a matter of great satisfaction that a special Chinese plane, carrying relief assistance from the Chin
Published 30 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Suspension of debt payments
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Suspension of debt payments

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "IMF, WB call for suspension of debt payments by poorest nations". This is indeed a matter of great satisfaction that the Bretton Woods institutions have
Published 27 Mar, 2020 12:00am
'Confronting the Covid-19 crisis'
Opinion

'Confronting the Covid-19 crisis'

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "Confronting the Covid-19 crisis" carried by the newspaper the other day. The newspaper has argued, among other things, that "Pakistan had acted wisely when heeding the advice of Chinese authorities it
Published 24 Mar, 2020 12:00am
'Need for all-out reforms - I'
Opinion

'Need for all-out reforms - I'

This is apropos the first part of a series of articles titled "Need for all-out reforms - I" carried by the newspaper yesterday. The writers, Huzaima Bukhari and Dr Ikramul Haq, have argued, among other things, that "The right of access to justice is an i
Published 21 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Coronavirus threat
Opinion

Coronavirus threat

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), nearly 5,000 people have died and over 132,000 have been infected by coronavirus globally. Although the number of infected people in Pakistan is 21 with no deaths so far, the near absence of required prepa
Published 14 Mar, 2020 12:00am
'Global trade: Don't miss the bus again'
Opinion

'Global trade: Don't miss the bus again'

That Business Recorder op-ed writer Ali Khizar has deep insights into the country's economy is a fact. His are always informed opinions duly supported by facts and evidence. In his latest contribution for the newspaper titled 'Global trade: Don't m
Published 10 Mar, 2020 12:00am
The Afghan conundrum
Opinion

The Afghan conundrum

How unfortunate it is that Afghanistan is once again in the throes of massive violence. How ironic it is that ink was barely dry on the US-Taliban peace agreement when fighting broke out again. However, I'm still optimistic about peace prospects in this w
Published 07 Mar, 2020 12:00am
The coronavirus challenge
Opinion

The coronavirus challenge

This is apropos a Business Recorder news items "Coronavirus panic sends global stocks tumbling" and "WHO raises global risk from 'high' to 'very high'" carried by the newspaper yesterday. It is therefore a matter of deep concern that coronavirus pa
Published 01 Mar, 2020 12:00am
'Civil service reforms'
Opinion

'Civil service reforms'

This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "Civil service reforms" carried by the newspaper on Sunday. The newspaper has concluded its argument by saying that "those living beyond their known means can, and must, be held to account. It is hoped
Published 25 Feb, 2020 12:00am