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Rupee Advances Against US Dollar for the Ninth Day in a Row

Ayesha Nadeem Sep 16, 2023 0

After starting the day at 296 in the interbank market, the Pakistani rupee gained further versus the US dollar as the week came to a conclusion.

Rupee Advances Against US Dollar for the Ninth Day in a Row

It was bullish at 12 PM, climbing as high as 295 after gaining Rs. 1 in relation to the US dollar.

Later, between 1:30 and 2:30 PM, the interbank rate dropped to the 296 level before anchoring patterns for the rest of the day.

Open market rates across several currency counters ranged from 293-298 today, down from 338-335 seen on Monday. The open market rate has significantly increased by about Rs. 43 versus the US dollar since September 4.

The Pakistani rupee gained Rs. 1.11 versus the dollar Thursday, rising 0.37 percent to settle at 296.85.

Following the central bank’s market assessment, which resulted in the benchmark interest rate remaining at 22 percent, sentiments improved.

In September, the difference between interbank and open market rates significantly decreased by about Rs. 43. The rates have decreased from the 337 reported last Monday to as low as 293 and have since fluctuated briefly until 298 today.

Relevantly, since January 2023, the rupee has lost about 76 rupees. It has lost more than Rs. 123 value against the US dollar since April 2022. The PKR has increased by more than 1 rupee in relation to the dollar, according to today’s exchange rate moves.

Following the opening of the Torkham border, the black market trade increased on Friday, reaching a high of 302 rupees to one dollar. Although the surge was temporary, attitudes did improve. According to our channel checks, the free market peaked at 302 before easing down at 298 at 11 AM and 1 PM, with the interbank rate closing the day at 296.8.

The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves decreased for the fourth week in a row, which was a significant trend. The SBP’s foreign exchange holdings were valued at $7.639 billion as of September 8. The central bank stated in a statement that debt repayments were the primary cause of the fall.

Since July 14, when reserves were at $8.727 billion, the central bank’s holdings have decreased by more than $1 billion.

At $ 13.079 billion, the nation’s total liquid foreign currency reserves—including net reserves held by institutions other than the SBP—were down $48 million from the previous week.

On the interbank market today, the PKR was in the green relative to the majority of the other major currencies. It increased in value versus the Saudi Riyal (SAR), UAE Dirham (AED), Canadian Dollar (CAD), British Pound (GBP), and Euro (EUR) by 29 paisas, 40 paisas, Rs. 3.18, and Rs. 3.5, respectively.

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Pakistan: Imran Khan requests post-arrest release in the cipher case in a court petition filed in Islamabad

Ayesha Nadeem Sep 16, 2023 0

Imran Khan, the chairman of the PTI, went to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday to request post-arrest release in the cipher case.

Pakistan: Imran Khan requests post-arrest release in the cipher case in a court petition filed in Islamabad

The case in question involves the alleged “misuse” of a diplomatic cipher’s contents, which ex-premier Imran used as evidence of a coup attempt.

Currently, he is a prisoner at the Attock Jail. Salman Safdar, the former PM’s attorney, filed the bail petition. Yousuf Naseem Khokar, secretary of the interior and state ministries, is mentioned as one of the petition’s respondents.

The former prime minister’s bail request in the cipher case was denied on Thursday by Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Judge Abul Hasnaat Muhammad Zulqarnain, who has been chosen to preside over the special court established to hear charges filed under the Official Secrets Act from all over the nation.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s request for bail was also denied by the special court.

According to the judgment, given the information in the current FIR, there seemed to be good reason to suspect that the accused petitioners had violated sections 5 and 9 of the Official Secret Act of 1923. Additionally, there are good reasons to think that the accused has committed a crime for which bail is not available.

It said that the record was adequate to reject the bails for both accused parties. In the future, the restrictions during arguments will be opposed, who will be unneeded and irrelevant persons during court hearings, in order to avoid any harmful design to the safety of the state for tentative assessment.

Asad Umar, the PTI leader, had his bail allowed by the court in the same case. He was required to produce a surety bond in the amount of Rs. 50,000.

The prosecutor’s declaration that there is no need for him and no evidence against him confirmed bail, according to the judge.

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After a crackdown, Pakistan’s gold market will reopen today

Ayesha Nadeem Sep 16, 2023 0

KARACHI: Following a crackdown on alleged speculative trading, the bullion market in Pakistan will reopen on Saturday, according to the president of the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association (APGAJA), Haji Haroon Rasheed Chand, who made the announcement the day before.

After a crackdown, Pakistan gold market will reopen today

The News reported that the gold market was closed for three days as law enforcement looked into the situation.

Because of the pause, dealers and investors were left in the dark on the current gold prices, which led to doubt and confusion.

After gold prices increased 2.7% to Rs215,000 per tola (11.66 grams), despite a global fall, the market was closed on Tuesday.

A few market participants were imprisoned by the authorities on suspicion of faking fake supply and demand mismatches to drive up prices.

Haroon Chand delivered a taped statement in which he announced the return of market activity.

The group, he said, has partnered with the law enforcement and promised to only conduct spot or ready trading in the market, with no room for speculators.

The authorities had agreed to release certain market players who had been detained on suspicion of manipulating the gold prices, according to Chand, who also said the association had taken steps to assure the market’s compliance with rules and transparency.

“We hope that the market will reopen tomorrow and that the rates will be announced as usual,” Chand added.

After a crackdown, Pakistan gold market will reopen today

Strikes against the gold mafia
Market players and investors will keep a careful eye on events as the gold market gets ready to reopen in the hopes of seeing more accountability and openness.

The circumstance has highlighted the significance of following rules and preserving the integrity of the gold market, which is essential to the region’s economy and trade.

The gold mafia and smugglers, who are accused of manipulating the price of gold and dodging taxes, are the target of a significant crackdown by the intelligence and law enforcement agencies, sources said on Friday.

To take serious action against the gold mafia and smugglers, who have been discovered and listed by the authorities, the government has assembled a task force made up of representatives from numerous agencies.

The task force was established with the intention of apprehending the mafia and smugglers so that legal action could be taken against them.

In addition, the government has made the urgent decision to get to work computerizing gold sales and purchases and bringing gold dealers under Pakistan taxation.

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If his family is pressuring Katrina Kaif for a child, Vicky Kaushal reveals it

Ayesha Nadeem Sep 16, 2023 0

He claimed that he was originally taken aback that a celebrity like Katrina was focusing on him.

If his family is pressuring Katrina Kaif for a child, Vicky Kaushal reveals it

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif have been transparent about their desire to have children.

Although Vicky and Katrina haven’t made any firm family-planning announcements to date, they have stated that they are open to doing so in the future.

Both of the couple’s careers are currently keeping them occupied. The film “Sam Bahadur” and the web series “The Immortal Ashwatthama” are only two of Vicky’s planned ventures.

Both the online series “Jee Le Zaraa” and the movie “Phone Bhoot” have Katrina as the lead.

The pair, who wed in December 2021 after courting for two years, claimed that there is no pressure from either side of their families for them to start a family.

Vicky said, “Koi bhi nahi daal raha,” to Radio City.

Vicky additionally disclosed that Katrina’s contact with him was initially discovered by his parents.

When the paparazzi found out, he told his parents that he was seeing Katrina Kaif and that he didn’t think it would be a big deal.

He claimed that he was originally taken aback by Katrina’s interest in him as a celebrity. He told the show’s host, Nikhil Taneja, “I had trouble accepting that reality that I can.”

Vicky claimed that after he got to know her as a person, he fell in love with her. He was taken to her beauty and charisma the moment he met her.

Vicky, however, came to understand Katrina as he got to know her better that she was also compassionate, wise, and amusing.

The actor was aware that she was someone he could marry and have children with. For him, nothing else mattered.

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Due to an injury, Naseem Shah is anticipated to miss the 2023 World Cup

Ayesha Nadeem Sep 16, 2023 0

After scans revealed that Naseem Shah’s right shoulder injury was worse than first thought, it is likely that he will miss the entire World Cup. The PCB is reportedly seeking a second opinion, although scans from examinations in Dubai seem to indicate the injury may prevent him from playing for the remainder of the year. In a statement issued on Saturday night, the board stated that “the PCB medical panel will decide on the fast bowler’s return to cricket based on further assessments.”

Due to an injury, Naseem Shah is anticipated to miss the 2023 World Cup

If more results confirm the preliminary ones, Naseem might be in for a protracted layoff. He might not play in the upcoming Test series in Australia, and the 2024 edition of the Pakistan Super League is also a possibility.

Last week, on the reserve day scheduled for that match, Naseem left the field in the middle of the 46th over in Pakistan’s second game against India at the Asia Cup. He was quickly eliminated from the competition. Ironically, the PCB had lobbied for that reserve day for the game against India as a hard-won concession following the refusal to transfer the games to Hambantota, which was predicted to be drier.Naseem suffered a muscle strain immediately below his bowling shoulder on that reserve day, which, according to ESPNcricinfo, is not a repeat of any past shoulder issues.

The loss of Naseem from the World Cup and the ensuing series in Australia will be devastating for Pakistan. For Pakistan, Naseem has transformed over the past year from a red-ball specialist to an all-format bowler. On his present form, Naseem is the best of Pakistan’s renowned trio of Naseem, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf.

When the PCB receives the results of his secondary scans in a few days, it is anticipated to make an official decision. Zaman Khan took his place at the Asia Cup because Mohammad Hasnain, another potential substitute, is now injured.

Due to an injury, Naseem Shah is anticipated to miss the 2023 World Cup

In the beginning of his career, Naseem has struggled with injuries. He missed 14 months of cricket due to a back ailment he suffered one year into his international career when he was 17 years old. He was forced to miss a month of play six weeks after his comeback due to a shoulder injury he sustained while making his County Championship debut with Gloucestershire.

Since then, his workload has greatly grown (18 months). Naseem, who at the time was simply a red-ball player, has developed into a vital bowler for Pakistan in all formats. Since making his ODI debut, he has been their most effective bowler, taking 32 wickets in 14 games while average slightly under 17.

But with someone as young as Naseem, the workload has risen rather sharply. Only eight fast bowlers have bowled more international deliveries since July 2022 than Naseem’s 2246, and none of them are even close to his age. Only 2732 balls have been bowled overall by Afridi and Haris Rauf. Naseem has also been in demand on the T20 circuit since leaving the LPL recently. He was on the shortlist for the SA20 auction on Friday, but he will now almost certainly miss the event.

Parvez Elahi is detained by an anti-corruption agency in the Lahore Master Plan case

Ayesha Nadeem Sep 16, 2023 0

Parvez Elahi, the president of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was held by the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab on Saturday, one day after receiving bail from a court that deals with counterterrorism in the Federal Judicial Complex (FJC) attack case. This means that he is still stuck in a “jail carousel.”

Parvez Elahi is detained by an anti-corruption agency in the Lahore Master Plan case

The former chief minister of Punjab has been escorted by ACE personnel to the courthouse for temporary detention; later this evening, he will be brought to the ACE headquarters in Lahore.

Four corruption cases are pending against Elahi, according to officials.

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad had earlier granted bail to the PTI president in the case involving the attack on the courthouse.

Elahi’s bail was granted by ATC Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain in exchange for a Rs 20,000 surety bond, which Elahi’s legal team failed to provide.

Elahi was taken into custody by the Anti-corruption Establishment (ACE) from the Adiala jail as a result of the bail bond not being paid.

Even though the Lahore High Court (LHC) had specifically forbidden the authorities from arresting the PTI president earlier that day, the PTI president was taken into custody hours after being released from the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) custody on September 1.

The high court’s order from July 13, 2023, was repeated in the order from September 1. Since the disturbances on May 9, Elahi has been imprisoned and arrested numerous times.

Sources claim that after his arrest today, Elahi is being transported to Lahore on a one-day temporary remand that has been approved by duty judge Shahrukh Arjumand.

The PTI president must appear before the appropriate court by tomorrow (Sunday), according to the court’s decision.

Sardar Abdul Razzaq, Parvez Elahi’s attorney, stated to the media that no corruption cases had been filed against his client in Punjab.

“Elahi’s bail was not yet paid in full. He wasn’t even released before being detained again for another offense, the attorney continued.

Elahi was reportedly taken into custody outside of the jail and brought to court for temporary remand, according to Razzaq. “Elahi has been arrested for the 12th time,” he declared.

According to an ACE spokeswoman, Elahi was taken into custody from Rawalpindi and was arrested in connection with the corruption investigation surrounding the Lahore Master Plan 2050.

According to the spokesperson, Elahi wanted to merge his lands in Lahore by manipulating the project and committed fraud to benefit himself financially.

He continued by saying that phony documents were also added to the Master Plan, along with fake seals and monograms of a consulting business.

The spokesperson claimed that attempts had been made to turn agricultural land into commercial and residential space in order to generate billions of rupees. Parvez Elahi abused his position, he continued, to his financial advantage.

He continued by saying that the PTI president had improperly exploited his position of power to persuade the relevant personnel to approve the project. The statement added that Elahi had been the subject of a Lahore court lawsuit alleging falsification in the Master Plan.

The statement continued, “All the suspects involved in the Lahore Master Plan will be apprehended.”

Asia Cup 2023 Live Report: Bangladesh vs. India

Ayesha Nadeem Sep 15, 2023 0

Wow, Tanzim Hasan Sakib made a great debut in Asia cup. He scored an unbeaten 14 off 8 balls by hitting a few breathtaking strokes over mid-off. With the fresh ball, he eliminated Tilak Varma and Rohit Sharma. Then, with India needing 12 runs, he delivered the final over to give Bangladesh a remarkable victory. Mohammed Shami can’t lay bat on the first three balls because Tanzim relies on the slower ball throughout that over, a dipping, off-cutter slower ball.

The fourth delivery is then swatted between deep midwicket and long-on for four runs as he maintains his shape. He receives a yorker with eight needed off of two, but he can only get it behind square. He wants two to keep strike even though just a single is actually feasible because he has a chance to knock a last-ball six, whereas Prasidh Krishna probably won’t. When Litton flicks the bails off, he is far out of position on television, and there is more hope than belief in that second run.

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A fantastic match to cap off the Super Four stage. It was a competitive match between two sides that frequently changed their starting lineups, played on a field that offered something for everyone. Shami, Thakur, and Tanzim should move with the new ball and both sides’ spinners should grip the ball. Outstanding innings, especially from Shakib and Gill, but many other top- and lower-order batters also made significant contributions.

After being the first team eliminated at the Super Four stage, Bangladesh wins the match by a score of six runs to win the Asia Cup. India will remain in Colombo to face Sri Lanka in the championship game. They should be fully recovered for that.

When the weather permitted the cricket to be played, it should be another thrilling match in a tournament that has actually lived up to expectations. We’ll see you for that exam on Sunday. I’ll see you later, bye!

So many twists in Asia cup match of India vs. Bangladesh. The last ball, a full-toss, had just been pounded by Axar wide of long-off for four, reducing the equation to 12 off 9 balls.

The ball is then placed in the slot as Mustafizur slows down. Axar attempts it, but he struggles because he needs to generate a lot of force to clear long-off. India is nine down after the fielder makes a good running grab as he enters off the rope. Finally, we are heading towards the final of asia cup between India VS Sri Lanka on coming Sunday.

CDA’s Troubled Waters: The Plot That Vanished”

Capital Movement Sep 11, 2023 0

Chairman Vows to Tackle Corruption

By Abid Ali Narejo

The Capital Development Authority of Pakistan (CDA) finds itself embroiled in a controversy surrounding the receipt of millions, the issuance of an allocation letter, and yet the failure to provide the promised plot.

The focal point of this scandal is plot number 240A, covering an expansive 20 kanals, located in an industrial area. The sequence of events began in September 2020 when this plot was auctioned. Subsequently, an allocation letter was issued on February 17, 2022, accompanied by complete payment of auction fees, installments, and various taxes and charges. Astonishingly, despite the fulfillment of all financial obligations, the CDA has failed to deliver the plot.

Upon closer scrutiny, investigations have unveiled a troubling pattern of alleged fraudulent activities within the CDA. Sources, who have come forward, indicate that the lack of effective checks and balances within the institution has paved the way for a series of similar fraud cases. Shockingly, high-ranking officers within the CDA have been implicated in these fraudulent activities. This not only raises concerns of significant financial misconduct but also poses a direct threat to the integrity of the state.

In response to these allegations, the newly appointed Chairman of the CDA has taken a resolute stance against corruption within the organization. It is expected that those involved in these alleged corrupt practices will soon face the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), where organized financial crime investigations will be conducted. These elements are believed to play a pivotal role in embezzling institutional funds.

Assistant Director of the CDA, Kamran Qureshi, has acknowledged the need for a formal inquiry into these serious allegations. He has reiterated that the CDA is an accountable institution that does not withhold funds without valid reasons. Mr. Qureshi has also assured that he will bring this matter to the attention of CDA Chairman Anwar Haq, with the intent of initiating a comprehensive investigation into the matter.

On the other side of this, the affected citizen, who holds an allocation letter from the CDA (Capital Development Authority of Pakistan), has encountered vehement opposition from local residents when attempting to visit the site. These residents adamantly claim that the alleged plot number does not exist. The affected citizen fervently appeals to CDA Chairman Anwar Haq for prompt intervention, urging that those responsible are brought to justice to protect his constitutional rights and uphold the rule of law.

Given the gravity of these allegations and their potential far-reaching consequences, calls have emerged for international investigative standards to be applied in order to thoroughly examine the allegations against the CDA. This approach seeks to ensure transparency, justice, and the safeguarding of the interests of all parties involved.

Identity Crisis of Pakistan

Capital Movement Sep 9, 2023 0

By: Dr. Maqsood Jafri

The Revival Media has posted today on its Facebook page an invitation post about a seminar being held on August 3, 2023 in Islamabad. I would have loved to participate in this seminar but due to some other engagement can not take this august opportunity. I would indirectly join this meeting by very briefly expressing my views on this subject and share with my friends on my Facebook and WhatsApp. The topic of the seminar is:” The True Identity of Pakistan: Debunking the propaganda against Two Nation Theory”.

The Question posed is:” Did Jinnah and other founding fathers of Pakistan want a Secular or an Islamic Pakistan?”
The speaker who are mentioned in the post belong to International Islamic University, Islamabad and from Islamic Ideological Council. I hope they will do justice with the topic as they are from Islamic academic background.

The Identity Crisis of Pakistan is a very serious issue. The people who have Western, liberal, modern and secular mindset quote the speech of Quaid- I- Azam delivered on 11 August, 1947 in the Legislative Assembly in which Mr. Jinnah announced that all people will have religious freedom and there will be no religious discrimination and the basic rights of all Pakistanis will be protected and all citizens will have equal rights. This was the spirit and message of his speech.

The Secularists and the Leftists do not accept the idea of Islamic state as propounded by Muslim hardliners. They even reject the Two Nation Theory and say that Pakistan was born to provide freedom and social justice to the Muslims of India. The word Islam was only used to motivate and mobilize Muslims for the creation of Pakistan.

On the other hand, the Islamists and fundamentalist say that Pakistan was created to implement Islamic way of life. The founding fathers of Pakistan Dr. Allama Iqbal and Quaid- I- Azam in clear words had said that : Pakistan means: an Islamic state. There is no shred of doubt in it that the speeches and statements of both, Dr. Allama Iqbal and Mr. Jinnah clearly prove the fact that they wanted the establishment of Islamic state in Pakistan. But it must be noted that their concept of Islamic state is quite different from the concept of state of traditional, retrogressive, ritualistic, and sectarian Islamic fundamentalists.

The founding fathers of Pakistan took Islam as an inclusive, humanistic, rational and secular religion. The term secularism doesn’t mean atheism or non- religious identity or ideology. In the modern political terminology it means accommodative and absorbent system or tolerant beliefs. India claims to be a Secular State.

By it India means that the Hindus, the Muslims, the Christians, the Sikhs and all religious minorities have equal rights in India and there will be no religious discrimination. But it is said with heavy heart that India is not a Secular state. It is an extremist Hindu state. The Identity crisis of Pakistan is that on one hand, the Islamic fundamentalists totally negate its liberal and secular aspect and on the other, the Secularists totally negate the concept of Islamic fundamentalism .

If we want to end our Identity Crisis and guide our younger generation towards the right destination, we will have to accept the term “ Islamic Secularism” which means an Islamic code of life based on democracy, social justice, equality, fraternity, tolerance and human rights. Islam respects all religions and gives surety of life, protection, religion and honor to all humans irrespective of their differences of color, class and creed. The Quran says:” For you your religion and for me my religion.” Is it not secularism in the modern political terminology?

To bridge the gap between the Islamic fundamentalists and irreligious Secularists, we have to accept the modern political terminology” Islamic Secularism.”
Accepting to Western political thinkers, there are threes Islam in the Muslim world: Sunni Islam; Shia Islam and Wahhabi Islam. The sectarian crisis can only be uprooted if we abandon religious extremism and promote secular, universal and humanistic side of Islam. Our Identity Crisis will evaporate and we will fetch and then find our Identity. We can not find our Identity without finding our Ideology.

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Pakistan’s Freedom: A Religion-Based Narrative

Capital Movement Sep 9, 2023 0

By Abid Ali Narejo

While Christians go to bed in trauma given by recent Muslim extremist mobs, let us not forget the Independence Day we celebrated this August. Let us not forget the racist people who claimed Muslims are free in this country and hence should be thankful to Pakistan, unlike Palestine and Syria. The concerning question that arises here is, “Is freedom religion based?”

Freedom has no religion; it is a fundamental right that everyone deserves, regardless of colour, creed, or race. We are not free as long as the white in our flag is violated. We are not independent as long as the Christians, Sikhs, and Hindus are not considered equal to Muslims in this country.

While our hearts are triggered by the blasphemous remarks of a Christian scholar, let us now explore the pain of our minorities that are titled as traitors and sinful people in our academic books instead of being regarded as mere humans. While our blood boils with anger for the Swedish government, let us not forget the minorities’ pain caused by extremist Muslim mobs that vandalized five churches and set up two homes in destruction on 17 August 2023.

Interestingly enough, Pakistani Muslims wholeheartedly condemn the discrimination against Muslims by Islamophobes and become social activists in times of need. However, this activism and philanthropy burn into ashes as soon as minorities in Pakistan are victimized. As much as one Muslim terrorist does not make the entire Muslim nation a terrorist nation, one Christian also does not make the entire Christian nation blasphemous. Our hearts should mourn equally for the violation of our minorities. We should stop validating Pakistan’s freedom based on religion. In 2022, 21 cases of forced conversions were witnessed in Sindh only. Each year, hundreds of girls belonging to Christianity and Hinduism, aged 12-25, are forcibly converted to Islam through abduction and married to old-age Muslims. Moreover, the court also hands these girls to their Muslim husbands despite clear-cut evidence of abduction and forced conversions. Furthermore, these communities’ minor boys and girls are subjected to rape and never provided justice.

Such is the country’s condition that sings anthems of freedom on 14 August. What freedom is this? Why is the narrative of Pakistan’s Independence Day limited to Muslims only? Why are Pakistanis so religion-centred when it comes to justice and peace? It is high time we confess the falseness and inaccuracy of our famous slogan, “Azaadi Mubarak!” Pakistani Muslims need to reshape their ideology of freedom. The Pakistani flag does not belong to Muslims only; it is incomplete without the white colour in it.

Freedom is not for Muslims only; it is for everyone who has breathed earthly air. To clarify Pakistanis actual narrative of freedom, let us remind Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s words when he said, “You are free to go to your temples, you are free to go to your mosques or to any other place of worship in this state of Pakistan. You may belong to any religion or caste or creed that has nothing to do with the business of the state.” in his Presidential Address. Pakistanis might have forgotten his words, but there is always time to bring a change. We must join hands to shelter our minorities, embrace their differences, and form strong bonds. We must allow freedom to transcend the boundaries of religion, caste, and colour. Let us not be the reflection of the famous saying, “Freedom is harder to protect than earn!” We must protect our minority’s freedom at any cost!

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JOINT NAVAL EXERCISES NASEEM AL BAHR & DERAA AL SAHIL COMMENCES AT SAUDI ARABIAN WATERS

Capital Movement Sep 9, 2023 0

By Abid Ali Narejo

Islamabad: Major joint Naval Exercise Naseem Al Bahr-XIV and Deraa Al Sahil between Pakistan Navy (PN) and Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) commenced at Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The exercises are aimed to consolidate bilateral relations and enhance interoperability between the two navies and Special Ops Forces. The maritime drills include range of naval operations covering traditional & non-traditional warfare domains.

For participation in exercises, PN Flotilla comprising Pakistan Navy Ships SAIF, HIMMAT, DEHSHAT and MUHAFIZ reached Al Jubail port of Saudi Arabia. The ships were warmly welcomed by senior RSNF officials and Pakistan’s Diplomatic Staff at Saudi Arabia.

In addition to Naval Ships, Special Operations Forces & Marines of both the navies, helicopters and aircraft of Royal Saudi Air Force are participating in the exercises. During the harbour phase, both sides exchanged views on professional subjects and finalised the planning of sea exercises. Harbour phase activities included workshops on tactical procedures, seminars, simulators training, exchange visits and coordination meetings prior conduct of exercises at sea.

Exercise Naseem Al Bahr is biennial naval exercise that has evolved over three decades. The exercise is a manifestation of Pak-Saudi strategic relations and mutual resolve to enhance cooperation in naval domain to jointly deal maritime challenges.

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Brain Drain and the Talent Depletion in Pakistani SMEs

Capital Movement Sep 9, 2023 0

By Atif Iqbal

Pakistan, unfortunately, is among the few countries worldwide that have been under consistent leadership and political crises. Still, everyone knows this country’s talent in the local and global industries is unmatched. Our youth offers immense potential, and the struggling young professionals educate and evolve themselves as they prepare for a more brutal future.

Unlike other countries, Pakistan witnessed bouts of economic development; instead, the graph should have been consistent. During the stressful times we are facing currently, we have faced significant brain drain as well. From skilled labour to executive professionals, those with leadership positions left the country for a more suitable and promising future.

In documents, a brain drain is a mere number that keeps on increasing; in reality, the consequences of these talented people leaving Pakistan will strategically affect our economic activity, educational drain, knowledge transfer interruption, and innovation and growth stagnancy.

Along these lines, SMEs in Pakistan are now facing an upfront risk and challenges to find the best resources for their companies. Shortage of talent means compromise on several aspects when companies are hiring. These compromises affect the service delivery, restrict growth, make achieving full business potential tough, and slow down the fulfilment of company goals and objectives.

Growing companies in Pakistan are left with two significant choices: either invest in building their high-achieving teams or compromise and hire people on an ‘if and when needed’ basis. It will make sense if the latter cannot complete its objectives, let alone the mission and vision, which are supposed to drive the company’s growth trajectories.

Every business hopes and strives to become the next Nestle, Apple, Rolls Royce, etc. They cannot achieve that with teams missing synergy, collective motivation, and the drive to go beyond mediocrity. Companies that focus on building a team of several teams with a singular mission to achieve excellence can beat the competition anytime.

Acquiring professional recruitment services are one way to ensure a growing company finds its missing talent. The recruitment industry originated in the 2007-8 recession. Companies could not sustain their hiring practices, so industry experts collaborated and devised executive search strategies to minimize the risks of wrong hiring, mismatch of cultures, and transparency in negotiations, leading to long-term commitments and maximizing retention rates.

Pakistani SMEs also need to set up high-achieving teams with individuals with the right skills, talent, and motivation to achieve more than the ordinary. RFS HR Consultancy, a UAE-based recruitment firm and a thought leader in the industry, offers complex and effective executive search solutions that maps the candidate market, analyse the best fits, shortlist through a robust process, and on board the finalized candidate with complete transparency, and clarity among all the stakeholders combined.

Recruitment firms offer more security than any reference-based hire since the recruiter maps the industry talent and understands the candidate’s potential and the employer’s needs. While making sure the candidate complies with all the employer’s preferences. Professionals recruited from this procedure are less likely to leave as they are already in line with the company’s future, and the employers get the missing talent on which they can depend for their long-term journey.

Surging Exposure Needed: HEC Must Take Action

Capital Movement Jul 27, 2023 0

By Noor Zehra

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan must realize that our agenda is too outdated to regulate the entire Pakistani education system. A curriculum that rejects skill enhancement and solely focuses on word-to-word cramming of textbooks gives no outcomes. Despite a 58% literacy rate, Pakistan is dawdling in the fields of science, art, and technology.

Since the beginning, the Pakistani curriculum has focused on impractical education and defined syllabus. Volunteer work, monthly webinars, yearly internships, project-based exams, mega-projects, and after-school courses must be made mandatory in order to discover youth’s hidden talents

Pakistan is in dire need of young talent. More than 64% of the population of Pakistan is youth. However, witnessing mind-blowing and innovative students has by far been an unfulfilled dream. It is high time we acknowledge the soaring competition in education. Teachers need to come out of their reserved shells and modernize teaching strategies. Our education system needs to be personalized instead of being generalized.

First World Countries give more importance to a student’s exposure than education. Pakistani youth, too, needs an enhanced methodology for judgment of their intellectual capabilities. Learning strategies must be reformed before we are left with outdated information and educated yet futile youth. We must assign a certain percentage to community work and after-school courses in the annual result sheets. Consequently, each student will contribute to the community’s welfare and prove to be an asset to our nation. At the same time, after-school courses based on practical learning would equip students with multiple talents and fuel their passion for fields of science and technology.

Besides, youth conferences should be held throughout Pakistan to determine the students’ policy-making skills and guide them in their respective fields. HEC must understand that heavier input is needed to get an incredible result. Our budget for education needs to be expanded. We can excel in every field by spending on our youth instead of political turmoil.

Due to very little exposure, Pakistani students struggle to avail themselves of scholarships in the world’s top-ranking universities. Most Pakistani students do not know enough about the eligibility criteria for scholarships. They remain shocked and clueless for days and months after discovering that grades hold little significance in scholarships. It invalidates their years of hard work and cramming. They come to know that community services, publications, and certifications are more important at this stage, not grades.

We must allow our youth to explore their talent in order to have a brighter future for Pakistan. The money spent on huge flags, unnecessary celebrations, and white-collar crimes must be invested in education. Our curriculum has exceeded its expiration date, and consuming even a little chunk of it is equivalent to poison. It is harmful to passionate students and devastating to our progress. We must mend our ways before encountering worsened catastrophes.

Education without exposure is a body without a soul. A dead body serves no purpose to a country. HEC must act upon Sir Syed’s advice quoted as, “A nation that does not value education is doomed to failure.” It is obvious that our education system is already yielding no fruit.

Educated students are left with nothing but unemployment. The flaws of our system are prominently disastrous. However, not enough steps are being taken to remove the inaccuracy of our system. HEC must take necessary and instant actions instead of letting the damaged boat float in the sea of continued ignorance.

Writer reaches @ contactn.zahra@gmail.com

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Modern Day Feminism Becomes an Horror For Pakistani Working Class Women

Capital Movement Jul 4, 2023 0

Noor Zahra

As a 21 year old woman belonging to a middle class family in Pakistan, chained in patriarchy and generational trauma, feminism has become a sheer horror for me. Men in my family consider feminism a cuss word. Sadly enough, the current agenda of painting Pakistan by Western ideology of feminism has convinced me into supporting men who disassociate from modern day feminism. Today, this movement is at its worst stage in its motive despite reaching the climax of worldwide fame. If not reshaped immediately, it will meet horrific ends in our country.

The question here is, “Why is feminism a sheer horror for a middle class woman, and not a gateway to freedom?”

It is highly certain that feminism is no more an educational movement, it is a taunting movement, a blame game and a portrayal of the elite’s ignorance towards victims of gender discrimination. Furthermore, the main spotlight from women rights is snatched every year and unapologetically shifted to women’s desires. The main motive of educating people about women’s rights is lost due to a crowd of slogans that only taunt, disrespect and hate towards men. It only fuels men’s anger instead of educating them.

Besides, in a country where 96.47% people belong to a religion that protects women from evil eyes and prohibits sex work, liberals of Aurat March come up with slogans that support straight up nudity and sexualization of muslim women. People protesting in Aurat March may be a few hundred liberals, however, their audience is remarkably strong on social media platforms. A slogan of one feminist causes a stir in all men, ending up as a problem for all women. This horrendous cycle repeats itself every year, however, with a much violent pace each time.

It only gets worse and worse for middle class women to convince men in their family to join Aurat March. After all, how would a religious father allow his daughter to join a movement that normalizes nudity, objectification and sexualization of women? How would a heart of a respectful father permit a daughter to join a movement that shows women empowerment by showcasing half-naked women dancing on local streets openly? How would an overprotective brother let his sister’s shaking figure be a fruit for harasser’s eyes?

Upon asking, my classmate told me that his friends go to Aurat March to enjoy “FREE MUJRAS.” Feminists of Aurat March may call it victim blaming or tell men to behave themselves. However, Aurat March itself is responsible for affirming lust in men by sexualizing women. How do you expect working class men to support Aurat March when they hold such negative and lustful views about it?

Our hearts mourn for how the elites have ruined such a sacred movement! Woe to us for using feminism for our personal desires, for ignoring victims, and taunting opposite genders.

Let personal desires and LGBTQ be the center of Western ideology of feminism. The slogans raised by elite women who have seen half the world are not a portrayal of feminism. Romantic subjectivism was never an aspect of feminist protests. Only the unheard stories, the silent screams and the scars of my Pakistani sisters are to be portrayed in Aurat March. Give it back to us and let us reshape it according to our needs, not desires. Let our hopes be sheltered in its shade, not shattered. Give it back to us, give it back to victims of gender inequality, domestic violence and to neglected daughters.

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Can I Nurse A Cardiac Arrest?

Capital Movement Jul 4, 2023 0

Kiran Afzal

Rawalpindi Medical University

Without any warning, heart failure is going to hit you or anyone else around you. As you know, heart attack rates are increasing day by day because of poor diet, no exercise and a sedentary lifestyle, so the query is how you will get to know that he/she is having a cardiac arrest?

If you find a person collapsing in front of you then don’t get late and shift him to a safe place. Shout someone for help and call 911. Don’t waste a second as it is really precious for the dying one. Lie the patient down on the floor or earth and check for the airway.

Rule of ABC

Rule of A.B.C is

Maintenance of Airway
Set out Breathing
Confirm Circulation.

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Maintenance of Airway

As you make it sure that the air passage is open. For better rescue, put your one hand on his forehead and tilt it gently and lift the chin up with the two fingers of the other hand. Shortly, you’ll get to know if the person is breathing or not.

Set Out Breathing

Bring your ear near the mouth of the patient to check if the air is coming out of his/her mouth. You can also check if the patient is not raising his/her chest. If there is no response then give him/her two deep and full breaths. Take a break after one breath so that his/her lungs relax a bit. If the patient is not responding then check the circulation.

Confirm Circulation

Confirmation of circulation will acknowledge you that either the patient’s heart is beating or not. You need to put your two fingers on the carotid artery that lies in between the muscles of neck and trachea.Place your fingers on it for 20-25 seconds.

Chest Compressions

The most important part when you are rescuing the cardiac arrest patient, If the patient is not breathing and has no circulation then interlace your left hand with your right hand and press down placing the heel of your hand exactly where the heart is located.

Give consecutive 30 compression in a rhythm with 2 breaths.
You must be above at 90 degrees to a lying patient.
The depth of compressions must be 2 inches.

For Infants

Basic rules are the same for both adults and infants except the placement of hands and the depth of compression.

Lie the baby down straight on the floor.
Sit at the baby’s feet side.
Now put the thumbs of your both hands on the chest of the baby as exactly below the nipple line.
The rate of compressions must be 100 to 120 per minute and the depth is 1.5inches.
Do not forget to follow the rhythm like heartbeats.

Why is CPR given?

CPR is given to those patients who show no response in case of any trauma like an almost drowned man or heart failure etc. When a heart attack hits a person, he/she stops breathing. As there is no exchange of gasses occurring in the body, the cells and tissues start to die. So the maintenance of the airway is prior to other steps, If the victim gets CPR in 4 minutes and hospital care in 10 minutes then the survival chances are 40 percent.

AED

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a medical tool used to evaluate the rhythm of heartbeat. Mostly used in case of a person having cardiac arrest. As it gives electric shock to aid the heart in the re-establishment of effective rhythm of heart.

Here are few steps for effective use of AED

First of all, you have to turn the AED machine ON.
Check the pads of AED, if one of the pads is already connected with it then place the other on the chest of the person and get the rhythm of the heart.
If the pad is not attached then plug in first and then place the other one on the chest

After analysis, the machine itself will command you for “Shock Advised” or “No Shock Advised”.

Now there are two kind of AED machines

Semi-Automatic Machine
Fully Automatic Machine

Semi Automatic Machine

In this type of AED machine, you have to push the “Shock” button physically. Once the machine will get fully charged up then give the shock.

Fully Automatic Machine

In Fully Automatic Machine, after completion of countdown, shock will be delivered to the patient. After the shock, if there is a life sign in the patient then the machine will automatically command for “NO Shock Advised”. Give a few compressions and check the pulse of the patient.

NOTE: As AED pads are specialized for infants and adults, If there is no infants pad then you can use the large one as use for adults.

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Persecuted Pakistani Minorities Seek Safety Amidst Skepticism and Closed Doors.

Capital Movement Jul 4, 2023 0

BY: Syed Fawad Ali Shah

In the vast tapestry of humanity, diversity should be celebrated as a source of strength and unity. Unfortunately, within the borders of Pakistan, a somber truth has emerged—a tale of discrimination, violence, and persecution faced by the minority communities. From the sacred city of Peshawar to the sprawling regions of Sindh, the echoes of despair resound as Sikhs are senselessly taken from us, and Hindus endure the harsh sting of false accusations met with police brutality.

Challenges Faced by Vulnerable Minorities:

As these vulnerable individuals, driven to the brink of desperation, yearn for asylum and protection, they find themselves facing an arduous journey laden with skepticism and misconceptions. The international community, misguided by a belief in Pakistan’s purported freedom and opportunities, often dismisses their pleas as mere economic migration, trapping these oppressed souls within the confines of a hostile environment.

Disparity in Treatment:

Non-Muslim countries welcome Muslim refugees, providing them shelter and offering them citizenship. However, some Muslims who migrate to these non-Muslim countries end up disturbing the peace there. The majority of Muslims aspire to settle in America, Europe, Canada, or Australia, as they believe they can’t contribute to their own countries and face a lack of justice there. Hence, Muslims should express gratitude to non-Muslims who assist them during challenging times. It is worth noting that I have never observed oppressed Muslims receiving asylum or citizenship from Saudi Arabia, Gulf countries, or any affluent Muslim nation. Conversely, in wealthy Muslim countries, Muslim refugees are often mistreated. When it comes to equal rights, they seem to be more prevalent in non-Muslim countries.

The Consequences of Seeking Asylum:

Pakistani law presents a double-edged sword to those daring enough to denounce their homeland in search of safety. It threatens them with accusations of treason and the subsequent loss of their nationality. Despite these dire circumstances, countless Pakistanis, propelled by the flame of hope, pursue asylum abroad, where the opportunity for a new beginning beckons. Astonishingly, once they find solace in the welcoming arms of another nation and acquire citizenship, they dare to return to the very soil from which they fled.

The Imperative of Thorough Assessment:

Amidst the complexities of this humanitarian crisis, it is imperative that countries, including the esteemed United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), adopt a comprehensive approach to asylum and citizenship. Vigilance must be exercised in scrutinizing the veracity of claims put forth by individuals seeking sanctuary, distinguishing between genuine refugees and those driven by ulterior motives. Drawing parallels to the distressing reality of immigration detention centers in Thailand, where lives languish in purgatory as nations ponder resettlement options, we must ensure that justice prevails.

Pakistan’s Marginalized Minority:

The harrowing plight of Pakistan’s minority community paints a disturbing picture of marginalization and forced exodus. Constrained by the shackles of oppression, these courageous souls are compelled to seek refuge beyond their homeland’s borders, to voice their dissent and seek a semblance of justice. Astonishingly, the number of Pakistanis seeking asylum now exceeds that of individuals from war-torn Afghanistan and strife-ridden Myanmar. Yet, within this sea of desperation, lies a troubling reality—a staggering 50% of asylum claims are tainted by falsehoods, pursued solely for personal gain and the promise of a brighter future.

The Government’s Indifference:

Amidst these tumultuous times, one is left to ponder the enigma of Pakistan’s government, seemingly disconnected from the plight of its citizens. The absence of accurate data regarding the number of Pakistanis living abroad with asylum or refugee status stands as a glaring testament to the disregard the Pakistani government has for its own people. This indifference reflects corruption and irregularities that threaten to suffocate the aspirations of the oppressed.

Conclusion:

In the face of persecution and discrimination, the minority communities in Pakistan, driven to the edge of despair, cling to the faint rays of hope offered by foreign lands. However, their journey towards asylum is fraught with challenges. The international community must recognize the genuine plight of these individuals and provide them with the necessary support and protection they deserve.

It is crucial for countries, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), to adopt a comprehensive approach to asylum and citizenship, carefully scrutinizing claims to distinguish between genuine refugees and those with ulterior motives. Additionally, efforts must be made to address the disparities in treatment faced by minority communities in both Muslim and non-Muslim countries. Pakistan’s government must take responsibility for the well-being and rights of its citizens, including the marginalized minorities. Accurate data collection and proactive measures are essential to address the issues faced by those seeking asylum and to ensure justice prevails. By acknowledging and addressing the challenges faced by minority communities in Pakistan, the international community can play a vital role in fostering a world where diversity is celebrated, discrimination is eradicated, and all individuals can find safety, justice, and unity.

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India’s Illegal Dams Construction

Capital Movement Jul 3, 2023 0

Nuzair Ahmed Jamro,

It is no new that water is natural gift of GOD. It is no less than blessing in disguise on the earth; It is essential for survival of all the states. It includes developed as well developing states. In order to make optimistic use of water, every state aims at developing dams.

The major reason behind building dams includes flood control, irrigation, and hydroelectricity production. Such dams play pivotal role to meet the challenges of climate change and variable weather patterns. These challenges have been raised at exponential growth in shape of monsoon rivers particularly in India and Pakistan.

It is saddened to learned that India, neighboring rival state of Pakistan, has started posing threads to Pakistan using making ample dams. This is another menacing attempt by Indian other than terrorism using bombing.

For the first time, India stopped the supply of water to Pakistan from every canal flowing to Pakistan on April 1, 1948. As a result, Pakistan protested and India finally agreed on an interim agreement on May 4, 1948.

This agreement was not a permanent solution. In the end, another agreement was signed between India and Pakistan in September 1960, which is known as the Indus Water Treaty during Ayub Khan’s regime.

Despite the fact that this treaty guaranteed ten years of uninterrupted water supply from India to Pakistan, India is maximizing its use of water from the Indus, Chenab and Jhelum rivers of Pakistan. However, Millions of people in both countries are solely depend on water in the rivers.

woefully, India is busy in building dams on all the rivers flowing into Pakistan from occupied Kashmir in order to regain control of water of western rivers. It is violation of Indus Water Treaty. History witnessed that India has left no stone unturned in spoiling the Pakistan’s link-canal system, destroy agriculture of Pakistan which is its mainstay and turn Pakistan into a desert.

it has become increasingly important for developing states to build dams to store water for hard time but India has nightmare dream of causing thread to Pakistan by buildings dams in order to stop water during crop session and release maximum water during monsoon to sink the country.

It is no denying the fact that India has already built 14 hydroelectric plants on Chenab River. For blocking the entire water of Chenab for 20-25 days, it is building more plants.

However, another dam in making is Kishanganga hydroelectric project on the Neelum River in India. it will drop the average flow of Neelum water by 21 per cent in Pakistan, it would lead to energy losses amounting to billions of rupees and serious environmental damage

Not last but least, Indian can block 7000 cusecs of water per day through Baghlihar Dam. It would divert the River Neelum to Wullar Lake and leave very little water for the Pakistan. the negative consequences of it are that it had reduced the flow of water in Chenab River during the sowing period of August to October 2008. Pakistan lost 23000 cusecs of water. Farmers could not irrigate their fields; it badly affected the agriculture sector of Pakistan.

Moreover, the construction of 450-megawatt Baglihar hydropower power project created acute water shortage on the Chenab River. The project is 470-feet high & 317-meter-wide dam with a storage capacity of 15 billion cusecs of water.

Similarly, Chutak is under construction on River Suru. Collapsing of these dams or releasing of huge water from them will endanger the proposed Bhasha dam and submerge Skardu city and airport in Pakistan.

The most crucial and the biggest of the five dams is the Sawalkot project, located in Doda and Udhampur districts of occupied Kashmir, with a capacity of 1,200 MW. The project is also higher than the Baghlihar Dam. It can render Pakistani rivers vulnerable to water shortage.

The Sawalkot dam would be highly vulnerable to earthquake being in the seismic zone of Kashmir Himalayas which could be an environmental disaster for Pakistan as the lower riparian.

India has already chalked out the plan to build 93 dams with an estimated cost of Rs.230-billion. It will make agricultural lands barren in Pakistan as it will almost dry up the rivers. India has already finalized 50-60, medium-sized projects. These projects intend to plan more than a hundred. with cutting of tree as part of projects, the resulting environmental impact will also impact Pakistan’s water due to the environmental degradation and increased sediment flow.

Pakistan is already under the impending cloud of water disaster and its availability would plunge to 800 cubic meters per capita annually by 2020 from the current 1,200 cubic meters. History revealed that 5,000 cubic meters of water was available to every Pakistani citizen 60 years ago.

Torrential monsoon rains have already caused havoc in Pakistan with over 350 deaths and damage to property and livestock. India released 300,000 cusecs of water downstream into the already flooded rivers of Pakistan.it added fuel to fire in flood. The situation painted the grim picture of India hostility.

Pakistan has made headways to mitigate these challenges. In September 2011, the country had protested the construction of the Kishanganga project and it succeed in getting a stay order regarding its construction by the Court of Arbitration. As it would adversely affect 133,209 hectares of agricultural land in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan has launched multiple attempts to prevent India from building dams on both the Chenab and the Neelum rivers for last two decades.

India’s building dams would have severe ramification for Pakistan. it is a matter of survival for country. With the construction of dams, Fears of future water shortages would cause diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan. Losing control over Neelam River would put the life of Mangla dam at risk.

To sum up, for Pakistan, there is still green signal to get rid of Indian atrocities regarding building dams illegally. Drastic time calls for drastic measures. There are two aspects that can pave the way forward for Pakistan: how the country can utilize its own potential, and how its potential can be affected by India. It is time to reactive the World Bank arbitration process as first stance and the pace of work at Neelum-Jhelum should be significantly increased as 2^nd stance. The Pakistan’s water issues with India is as important as the resolution of the Kashmir problem. The country should invest in making new large dams and finish the under-constriction Dams within short spam of time to meet the challenges of India hostile state. In a nutshell, WAPDA’s Vision 2025 should be turn into action which aimed at planning four storage reservoirs: Yugo, Skardu, Basha and Kalabaghed. Similarly, the Mohmand Dam, new dam project, on the Swat River must be completed in 2024 and Dasu Dam project on the Indus River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in 2028 as desired. In the end, Desalination technologies should be pondered on by the concurrent government. It can turn seawater, an inexhaustible resource, into fresh drinkable water. In this way, this would strengthen the water security in both neighboring countries by preventing them from relying heavily on the shared river which is merely the bone of contention till today. The desalination can improve the water security in Pakistan, with the amount of desalinated water over 1.2 billion cubic metres a day. Both states can bring a long-term peaceful end to decades old agreement by relying on seawater as one of the most pragmatic ways in contemporary era

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Columnist Goes Underground, Disappears Amidst Controversy, Government Launches Search.

Capital Movement Jul 3, 2023 0

by Humaira

ISLAMABAD: In a shocking turn of events, acclaimed columnist Syed Fawad Ali Shah has once again disappeared, leaving behind a trail of mystery and intrigue.

The Federal Ministry of Interior in Islamabad has taken swift action, issuing a confidential letter to the Inspector Generals of Police across all provinces, urging them to locate the missing journalist and report back immediately.

Government sources reveal that Fawad Ali Shah may have gone into hiding or vanished altogether after being granted temporary bail by the courts. Speculations are rife that Fawad, known for his daring stance against the state, might have managed to flee the country through covert means, potentially crossing the land borders of neighboring India, Iran, or Afghanistan. The situation has become even more convoluted as conspiracy theories and clandestine investigations swirl within various security agencies, including the Federal Ministry of Defence.

Fawad’s involvement in multiple cases pertaining to conspiratorial news and social media campaigns against the government has led to an international travel ban and the revocation of his passport. the cloak of anonymity, these insiders have revealed that if Fawad Ali Shah has indeed managed to secretly enter any foreign country, every available resource will be tirelessly deployed to ensure his swift repatriation.

Collaborations with international agencies such as Interpol and Pakistani diplomatic missions abroad are being sought, as the government aims to establish connections and ensure Shah’s return.The gravity of the situation cannot be overstated.

Fawad’s actions over the years have cast a shadow of disrepute upon the country, prompting the government to take resolute measures to hold him accountable for his alleged transgressions. As the nation braces itself for the unfolding drama, the eyes of the world are fixed upon Pakistan, waiting to see how this high-stakes saga will conclude.

Please note that the above information is based on the available sources from MOD and should be treated as subject to further verification. We will continue to closely monitor this story and provide updates as they become available.

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5 Things to Think About Before Buying a Pet Bird

Capital Movement Jul 3, 2023 0

By Shabnam Batool

Introduction

Bringing a pet bird into your life can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. However, it’s crucial to consider several factors before making the decision to ensure that you can provide a suitable and loving environment for your feathered friend

Birds are born to live free but due to their adorable personality and attractive colors people love to have a bird as pet. But it is very important to have information about the pet bird your thinking to buy. Because if you don’t know the things which are a helpful to keep your bird safe as well as healthy you may lose your bird.

Small birds require extra caution because they are extremely sensitive. Furthermore, each bird has a unique personality; some are quite gregarious, while others are shy.

However, some birds are violent because of trauma they have experienced in the past. Therefore, this article will help you to know 5 helpful things before buying a bird

1. Commitment and Lifespan:

Life of birds vary to its species for example small birds like Budgies and finches lives up to 8 years. Consider the long-term commitment and responsibility required to care for a bird throughout its lifespan. Are you ready for a potentially lifelong companion?

2. Species Selection:

Selection of bird is very important to keep in mind because you must know size, species, noise and social needs of the birds according to your living style. It is also preferred that you must buy pair of birds so when you are outside of the home your bird don not feel isolation.

3. Maintenance and Upkeep:

Having a pet bird necessitates routine maintenance. Include cleaning the bird cage in your daily plan, and if you have a propensity for forgetting things, create a reminder in your phone to replenish the bird feed dish so your bird does not die due to hunger.

4. Financial Considerations:

Consider the costs of purchasing the bird, the enclosure or cage, toys, perches, food, and ongoing expenses like avian veterinary care. Be prepared for potential unforeseen costs related to health issues or emergencies.

Social Interaction:

Birds are social creatures that thrive on social interaction and mental stimulation. Consider whether you can devote enough time each day to interact, play, and bond with your bird. Loneliness and boredom can lead to behavioral problems in birds

Conclusion

In conclusion, buying birds as pets can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience if you are prepared to meet their needs and commit to their care. It is essential to consider factors such as the species’ characteristics, space requirements, socialization needs, and dietary requirements before bringing a bird into your home. They need daily care, attention, and mental stimulation to thrive. However, it is crucial to do thorough research and consult with experts or experienced bird owners to ensure you make an informed decision.

You are welcome to have a pet bird.

FAQs

Do Bird Make Noise?

Birds like to make noise especially when they are in flock, small birds like parakeets love to chirp all day

Are Birds Messy?

Yes, birds love to do mess when they happy

Do Birds get Sick Frequently?

Bird need special care during change of weather it is important to keep check on your bird time to time this will help you to know about health condition of your lovely pet bird.

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Mound Of The Dead

Capital Movement Jul 3, 2023 0

By Shabnam batool

Introduction.

Mohenjo-Daro was discovered in 1922. In the native language, Mohenjo-Daro means “Mound of the dead”. Around five thousand years ago Mohenjo-Daro was full of life with population above 50,000. The city structure was exhibited superior urban planning, with well-organized streets, a central marketplace, and a complex drainage system.

The ruins of Mohenjo-Daro reveal that this valley was built along the Indus River so that people could trade with other civilizations across the river. Historians say that Indus Valley had some trade understanding with Mesopotamia. They adopted a barter trade system for trade against their local crops.

Indus Valley used to be considered as advanced civilization with rich culture in ancient times. They had a great town planning system that still competes with today’s. In this article, I attempted to emphasize the Indus Valley’s golden era as well as its decline.

Below some points will help you understand more about this tremendous civilization.

Language, Culture & Religion

Due to the difficulty of deciphering ancient Indus valley, the evidence of the origin of these people is still a myth. However, the antiques found in this valley indicate that these people had their symbolic language and were familiar with administrative systems too. As a piece of evidence, archeologists have found engraved mud tablets and stamps used for official matters. They also had class discrimination same as Hindus

They were well aware of the use of coper, bronze, gold terracotta in jewelry making. Moreover, well-planned infrastructure of town and houses is the evidence of this civilized community. Archeologists have also found some clay sculptures of human figure from which we can get the idea about their costumes and tradition.

The religion practiced by the ancient Indus Valley civilization is not fully understood due to the lack of deciphered texts or inscriptions from that time. One prominent symbol found in Indus Valley artifacts is the “Pashupati seal. One sculpture of woman “the mother goddess” and small statue of different animals shows that they were influenced by different believes and religions. There is also evidence of animal worship in the Indus Valley civilization. However, exact religion of Indus valley is still a myth.

Currency & Arm forces

The absence of coins or other specific objects that can be identified as currency from the archaeological record of the Indus Valley Civilization has led scholars to believe that the civilization may have functioned through a barter system or relied on some form of non-standardized commodity exchange.

Surprisingly Indus Valley civilizations seems to have been peaceful. Archeologist did not find any sort of weapons used for defense. Only daggers, axes, short sword of spears with thin leaf-shaped spearheads made of copper found in this valley, the remains of human skeletons show no evidence of violence. On the contrary, some historians argue that these people were not fully prepared to fight against invaders because archaeologists unearthed no professional war instruments or weaponry during their excavation of this abandoned city. As a result, frequent attacks of outsiders destroyed this civilization.

Causes of disappearing Indus Valley

The disappearance of the Indus Valley civilization remains a subject of debate among historians and archaeologists.

Here are some of the possible factors that caused to the valley’s extinction:

Environmental Changes:

Shifts in the course of rivers, changes in rainfall patterns, or natural disasters like floods or droughts could have adversely affected the agricultural practices and water management systems of the Indus Valley civilization.

Decline in Trade:

A decline in long-distance trade networks could have impacted the economic stability of the civilization. Interruptions in trade routes or a collapse in trade partnerships may have led to economic stress and societal instability

Social and Political Instability:

Internal conflicts, power struggles, or the breakdown of central authority may have weakened the social and political fabric of the Indus Valley civilization, leading to its eventual collapse.

Natural Disasters:

Catastrophic events such as earthquakes or floods might have caused widespread destruction and forced the population to abandon their settlements. The occurrence of multiple natural disasters within a short period could have overwhelmed the civilization’s ability to recover and rebuild.

It’s important to note that the disappearance of the Indus Valley civilization likely resulted from a combination of factors, and the exact cause(s) remain uncertain due to limited available evidence.

Conclusion

The causes of the decline of the Indus Valley appear to be unidentified. But if we think little about factors of the destruction of civilization, history reveals that political instability, poor strategy against invaders, and ignorance about climate change were dangerous in ancient times and still alarming for the resilience of the State.

FAQs

Why it is called Indus Valley?

Archaeologists termed this civilization the Indus Valley Civilization because it is located near the bank of the Indus River and encompasses several of its tributaries.

Who started Indus Valley Civilization?

For supporters of the Vedic Aryans-as-Harappans idea, the discovery would be long-awaited confirmation of what they have always claimed without evidence: The Indus Valley civilization was Vedic, and the Aryans built it.

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The Forgotten Treasure of History (Taxila)

Capital Movement Jul 3, 2023 0

By Shabnam Batool

Introduction

The old name of Taxila was Takhshasila and it was area of Buddhist Ganddhara. This civilization has enjoyed its golden period during Ashoka dynasty. Taxila is an ancient civilization located in the Rawalpindi region of Pakistan’s Punjab province.

The city was built along the roads that linked it to other civilizations at the period. Taxila was known for its libraries and learning centers, thus scholars and students from all over the world would travel there to learn.

Furthermore, Taxila University, one of the largest universities, used to offer scientific and humanities courses. The ruins of this university reveal that it also had an experiment lab. The city was model of construction with center market, well mapped streets and homes. Historians believed that this civilization was influenced by multiple civilizations and the impacts of the Achaemenid Empire, Mauryan Empire, and Hellenistic culture clearly reflect from its architects and sculptures. The city is made up of four series of early dynasty Buddhist monasteries, as well as a Muslim mosque and madrassa. This tremendous civilization flourished in Pakistan from 5th century BC to 6th Century AD.

But in this Article I have tried to give you some information about Buddhist Monasteries. These Monasteries have a mysterious attraction for those who love to dig history.

History of Monasteries /Stupa

Monasteries or Stupa were worshiping places in ancient times, it is said that King Ashoka collected the relics of Buddha from earlier stupas and mixed them into tones of dust from which he constructed approximately 84,000 new stupas for worshiping purposes. The amount of stupas is still unclear but approximately 20 stupas are discovering by archeologist in Taxila. They vary in design, structure and historical significance but Some of the notable stupas in Taxila include the Dharmarajika Stupa, the Jaulian Stupa, and the Mohra Muradu Stupa.

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Discovery & Construction Material of Stupa

Sir Alexander Cunningham was a famous archaeologist whose work considerably contributed to our understanding of Taxila and its stupas. His indigenous work in Taxila, as well as other sites across the border, represents a watershed moment in recognizing and preserving ancient history.

These stupas held mixed dust of Buddha’s ashes and were regarded the body of Buddha, thus admirers of Buddha built them with high grade stones. Buddhist also believed that due to the ashes of Buddha these Stupas are the center of spiritual power. The devotees of Buddha preserved this this mixed dust with stone blocks.

Decline

This civilization’s major demise began with the invasion of the Greeks, Scythians, and Kushans, who undermined the social and political systems of this civilization. Furthermore, the decline of the Mauryan Empire resulted in an absence of Royal supporting for research programmes in educational institutions.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the decline of the Taxila civilization was a result of a combination of external invasions, the weakening of political support, and economic shifts. These factors disrupted the stability and prosperity of Taxila, leading to its gradual decline as a significant center of learning and trade. Despite its downfall, Taxila’s legacy as an important ancient civilization continues to be recognized in the archaeological remains and historical records that shed light on its rich history.

FAQs

who was king of Taxila?

Taxila was controlled by various dynasties throughout history, including King Ambhi, Chandar Gupt Mauryan, and Ashoka.

Which part of the world ancient Taxila university was?

Between two famous rivers of Pakistan Indus and Jhelum, Taxila University was situated.

Which civilization lived in Taxila

The empire of Gandhara

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The Beauty of Ajanta Art

Capital Movement Jul 3, 2023 0

By Shabnam Batool

Yah! The magnificent beauty of the Ajanta cave painting attracts art lovers and researchers to explore them. You may have heard about the beauty of Ajanta paintings; in this article I have tried to share some of features of these mural work.

In the 19th century, during the rule of the British in India, Mr. John Smith was on his hunting expedition in a village when he accidentally fell into an abandoned cave. He saw the magnificent mural work demonstrating the life of Buddha around him.

Location:

Ajanta is the name of a village in Maharashtra State of India. Therefore, this discovery was named Ajanta Caves. According to researchers, Buddhist devotees tried to keep the records of Buddha’s life in the shape of mural work in these caves. Probably the natural beauty of this area attracted Buddhists.

Subject of paintings:

These caves depict the different aspects of the life of Buddha. However, we cannot stop ourselves from admiring the beauty of feminine figures sketched by the artist as the aesthetic of these paintings depicts the beauty of archaic women. The classical postures and beautiful ornaments of these figures reflect fashion of that time. Their captivating beauty is regarded as exceptional in devlok19. The Apsaras and Queens of Ajanta are frequently depicted with curved body shape and broad hips with lovely grace and divine motions, demonstrating the importance of women in Ajanta. Moreover, the use of vibrant colors distinguished this art from other works of that times.

Technique:

They used the Fresco technique in these caves. Fresco is an ancient technique to do painting on walls. These Artists used a material, a mixture of plaster and special dust to prepare the wall of the caves to do sketching.

Conclusion:

The subject of the Ajanta Caves primarily revolves around Buddhist themes, including scenes from the life of Buddha, Jataka tales, and Buddhist mythology. The caves feature intricate murals and sculptures that depict various aspects of Buddhist teachings and stories. While there are depictions of female figures in the artwork, there is no specific identification or portrayal of a single woman as the “most beautiful” within the cave complex. The beauty of the Ajanta Caves lies in the overall artistic finesse, detailing, and vibrant colors exhibited throughout the cave complex, rather than focusing on any particular individual. The Ajanta Caves’ primary subject matter is Buddhism, which includes scenes from Buddha’s life, Jataka stories, and Buddhist mythology. The caverns have elaborate sculptures and murals that represent various facets of Buddhist teachings and legends. Although there are images of women in the artwork, no one woman is specifically identified or portrayed as the “most beautiful” within the network of caves. Instead of focusing on a single artist, the Ajanta Caves’ beauty is found in the overall artistic skill, attention to detail, and vivid colours displayed across the cave system.

FAQs:

Which is the oldest Ajanta Cave painting?

Cave X is an excellent chaitya hall and one of the earliest 2nd century BC excavations.

What is the name of Ajanta cave painting?

The Ajanta Cave paintings do not have specific individual names for each painting. Instead, they are collectively referred to as the Ajanta Cave paintings or the Ajanta murals.

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The Message of Abrahamic Sacrifice

Capital Movement Jul 3, 2023 0

By: Dr. Maqsood Jafri

Prophet Abraham in a dream was asked by God to sacrifice his son Ishmael in the name of God. It was a great test. How a father can slaughter his son? Is it possible? When prophet Abraham told his son about the dream and wish of God, the son said; “ father do as instructed, God willing, you will find me patient”.

So patience and obedience to the ordination of God and to father are the basic messages of this event. A lamb became a ransom for the sacrifice of Ishmael. The Quran says:” O; Abraham, you proved true your dream. We have postponed this (sacrifice) for the last ( Ummah). And likewise, we reward the benifactors”.

In the Holy Quran in Surah Hajj( pilgrimage) from verse 26 to 29, there are instructions about the performance of pilgrimage and offering sacrifice. In other verses, also the mention of pilgrimage rituals is mentioned. So many books have been written on Pilgrimage.

on a traditional style. Most of them depict traditional concept of this event. The book of Dr. Ali Shariatti titled “ Hajj”( Pilgrimage) is very authentic book on this subject that discusses the real and revolutionary mission of this ritual.

He was impressed by the poetry and philosophy of Dr Allama Iqbal, who also presented the Real Mission of pilgrimage and discarded the narrow ritualistic concept of pilgrimage, even branding the Eid of the Muslims as a throng and multitude of Slaves.

During the life time of Dr. Iqbal, most of the Muslims were under the slavery and subjugation of the Western imperialism. Dr. Iqbal said that pilgrimage if for freemen; not for slaves. He also criticized the Arab monarchy and propounded Islamic democracy.

Because of monarchic states in Arab world, the purpose of pilgrimage is only the atonement of sins. This is like a Christian concept of salvation and redemption, which says that the person who converts to Christianity, his sins will be pardoned and he will enter into heaven.

Actually, the concept of heaven and hell is the basic gravitating concept that when misconstrued, and misunderstood is the apple of discord between all religions. In my opinion, besides, the matter of heaven and hell, the Islamic prayers and rituals are to maintain justice and establish a welfare state.

This is the only mission of Islam. Undoubtedly, the aims of pilgrimage are to seek the pleasure of God, atonement of sins, achievement of purity, human equality, patience, sacrifice and forbearance but according to modern approach some things are also required.

When during the performance of pilgrimage, we proclaim: “ اللہ ھم لبیک”( O; God, we are present). It means we are at your disposal to lay down our lives for your mission. What is the mission which was assigned to Muslims by God, through Prophet Mohammad? The mission is “ جہاد فی سبیل اللہ” ( Crusade for the mission of God).

What is the mission of God. The Holy Quran says: “ we sent the prophets to establish justice”. The establishment of justice on earth is the only mission of Islam. Nearly about 44 times the word justice has been used in the Holy Quran.

Are the states and courts in the Muslim world providing justice? The situation is bleak and bizarre. Our heads are lowered with shame. The Arab states are under the stone wall of monarchy and some non- Arab Muslim states are in the tight cliches of military dictatorship.

The Muslims claim to be the followers of Touhid( monotheism)which means obedience to none except God. But practically, the Muslims are obedient to monarchy and Western Imperialism. We only pay lip service to God during pilgrimage.

Besides, there are two potent and vital points to be pondered upon. First; the Arabic word “ مشعر” means the place of consciousness and intellect. When performing pilgrimage rituals, we stay at Mashar, it symbolizes that the pilgrims are supposed to be the men of intellect and consciousness.

Islam in the Holy Quran and in the sayings of the Holy Prophet stresses much on education. Vicariously, the Muslims are exhorted to be the men of wisdom and sense. It is a lesson for Muslims to be educated and keep pace with modern scientific advancement.

Second; the stay of the pilgrims at “ منیٰ” ( Mina), is also a message. The Arabic word Mina is derived from “ ایمان”( faith). It means that the pilgrims must be the men of faith. What is faith? The Holy Quran says that some people claim to be the men of faith; Prophet tell them that they are Muslims, faith has not, yet entered into their hearts. This verse shows that when we recite Kalima, we become Muslims. When we become practicing Muslims we become Momin.

There is difference between a Muslim and a Momin. Muslim, only announced in Kabah, that he is ready to lay down his life for the Grand Mission of humanity assigned by God, but a Momin faces tests, tribulations and trials like Imam Husssin and refuses to accept and cooperate with a tyrant, drunkard and debauch like Yazid.

Imam Hussain dauntlessly embraced martyrdom with his kith and kin but did not accept the monarchic and un- Islamic regime of Yazid. At the plain of Karbala, he said:” I have accepted the orphanage of my kids in the love of God.”

According to Imam Hussain to attain the love of God, you have to say a big “No” to the dictators. Islam does not need yes-men and yeomen. The people who bow before kings and dictators, are they Momin( The men of faith)? They only pay lip service and perform pilgrimage as a religious ritual. Unless, we challenge the undemocratic governments and topple them down, we are not performing our duty assigned to us by the Holy Quran. This is the spirit of pilgrimage that I want to promote in the traditional Muslims.

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The Issue of Languge in Pakistan

Capital Movement Jul 3, 2023 0

Dr. Maqsood Jafri

I am mostly asked about the language issue by Pakistanis. It is interesting to note that every educated Pakistani knows three languages. Local dialect, Urdu and English.

The illiterate people only speak their mother tongue, such as Punjabi, Sindhi, Pushto, Baluchi and several other colloquial dialects. At least seventy dialects are spoken in Pakiatan. Similarly, in Azad Kashmir and Gilgat- Baltistan we have several dialects such as Kashmiri, Gujri, Pahari, Balti, Shena, and some other dialects.

Besides, these dialects, educated people in these areas speak Urdu. English is also spoken in these areas but very few people speak English. In Pakistan also, only highly educated people speak English while semi- educated people speak Urdu.

The people living in far- flung areas neither speak Urdu, nor English. They are absolutely uneducated multitudes. It is very unfortunate that in the Sub- continent, there are numerous dialects. These local colloquial languages are not rich languages.

They are under developed. These dialects can’t be called as languages. Hindi is the Lingua Franca in India, as Urdu is the Lingua Franca of Pakistan. Urdu is our National language, but for sound reasons, it is not our official language or academic language.

Language can not be imposed on people. It grows naturally with the passage of time. Pakistani local dialects are the outcome of cultural and civilizational product. As theses are the languages of the heart of people, we find passionate poetry in these dialects.

Urdu is not the language of Pakistanis. It grew in Lucknow, Delhi and Daccan. It is interesting to know that the Urdu speaking immigrants from India, settled in Karachi have splendid culture of poetry and Indian literary life style.

It must be mentioned that the Punjab Province has lots of laurels in serving and promoting Urdu language. We have a galaxy of Poets and prose writers who wrote in Urdu and are still on the top of Urdu literature.

However, we can not ignore the religious sanctity attached to some languages. Sanskrit was adopted by Hindus and Buddhists and gained the status of sacred language. Hebrew is the sacred language of the Jews, as their religious book The Torah is in Hebrew.

Arabic is considered the sacred language for Muslims as their religious boon the Holy Quran is in Arabic language. Punjabi is considered sacred language for Sikhs as their religious book The Granth is in Punjabi language. Besides, the religious attachment, every nation has the pride of its language.

The Iranians are very proud of Persian language and consider it the sweetest language as far as poetry is concerned. Similarly, the Germans and the French consider their languages very mighty, developed and scientifically advanced languages.

The Chinese and the Russians feel same pride about their languages. Here, I feel pertinent to mention that some languages have long and rich history, so far as their literature, art, philosophy and scientific knowledge is concerned. Even then, their younger generation is learning English as it is not only an international language, it is the language of higher studies.

This is the age of science and technology. English is the richest language in the field of modern sciences.

So far as the issue of language in Pakistan is concerned, it is my considered opinion that along with English, we must promote Urdu language as our literary and religious material is found in Urdu language.

We must not promote local languages as multi- lingual countries fall a prey to language biases, clashes and crisis. In Karachi city, we had suffered on the issue of Urdu and Sindhi language. In India, pre- partition, the clash between Hindi and Urdu language caused many casualties.

Even today, in India, the Muslims promote Urdu, while the Hindus promote Hindi. Soviet Union was a multi- cultural and multi- lingual country, hence ultimately was dismembered and disintegrated. Great Britain is based on England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Their languages are different. Great Britain is bound to disintegrate and the process of disintegration has started. India is a multi- cultural and multi- lingual country and the process of its disintegration is in offing.

Keeping all these facts in mind, I solemnly and strongly appeal to my countrymen not to indulge in non- issues by sharing false pride of mother tongue. Face the hard facts of life and accept the ground realities. This is not the age of mother tongue.

This is the age of academic language. Do not spread prejudices against English language. English must be a compulsory subject in all public schools. People are paying high fees in private English medium schools.

People want that their kids must learn English so that they can obtain higher education, whether in Pakistan or abroad. The kids of poor people can not compete with the kids of elite class, as they lag behind in English language.

It is the need of justice that in all government schools, English must be taught and also promoted at ground level. English is the only vital and potent intellectual, scientific and practical armor to defend our country.

With out arms and armor, no nation can survive. The promotion of English language at all levels does not mean the rejection, omission, oblivion or degradation of our national language.

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Gender-based Violence: Where Pakistan stands?

Capital Movement Jun 18, 2023 0

by Zahir ullah

The universality of violence against women is now beyond question; it happens everywhere—
there is evidence of its occurrence in all states and cultures. According to World Bank, violence against women and girls, in other words, gender-based violence (GBV), has become a global pandemic, as it affects the lives of one in every three women in their lifetime across the globe. Worldwide, around 35% of women have experienced physical or sexual violence perpetrated by their intimate partners; 7% of women were subjected to sexual violence by someone other than a husband/partner; 38% of women were murdered by their husbands/partners; and around 200 million women around the world have been subjected to genital mutilation. A UN report, titled The Elimination of Violence against Women, pointed to the fact that a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner every 11 minutes. Furthermore, what was once limited to whispering and suffering in silence, violence against women has not only become a crime but also a violation of the human rights of women. This violence against girls and women leaves an indelible mark on the soul and body of women. As GBV has taken the shape of a
pandemic worldwide, Pakistan is no exception. There is evidence available that suggests that violence against women is present in all the above-mentioned forms and manifestations. GBV happens even though there are not only constitutional rights available to women but some international guarantees as well, as Pakistan is a signatory to the international treaties and conventions on women’s rights. The rate of violence against women has significantly increased in the last three years. In fact, Pakistan has ranked 164/167 on the 2022 report of Georgetown Institute’s Women, Peace, and Security Index.

Pakistan is the sixth most dangerous state for women in general, and in terms of domestic violence, it is the fifth worst country in the world, according to a 2022 report by the Reuters Foundation. Women and girls in Pakistan are exposed to varied forms of GBV— from physical domestic violence to marital rape to harassment at workplace to honor killing, etc. Even when not subjected to violence, they are labelled as inferior to men in society.

A few examples would suffice to make the point clear. On 12 December 2022, a heart-wrenching
incident occurred in Karachi. A woman was thrown to death by her husband from the fourth floor of a building over a dispute of Rs. 300 (1 US Dollar). Another horrific murder that stunned the nation was the beheading of Nur Muqaddam in Islamabad. Cases like this happen now and then, and some are reported and some go unreported. The son of a famous journalist killed his wife in Islamabad, and the manner the killing happened is indescribable. The first example is from the lower rung of society, while the other two happened in the high society of Pakistan. In light of all this, there is some truth to the fact that Pakistan finds itself as one of the topmost dangerous countries for women in the world. What this means is that all this takes a heavy toll on the physical, psychological, and emotional health of women in Pakistan. All such circumstances have been trapped women in cage like birds and prevent many females in Pakistan from reaching their full potentials. Ironically, women are considered less competent, and more emotional, which is why not suitable for positions of authority, while there is evidence that suggests they are denied almost every access to compete with men on a level playing field. For example, recently, the representatives of the Ministry of human rights informed the National Assembly that 63,367 cases of violence against women were registered in the country until October
2022; they also highlighted that still there are cases of violence against women that remain under-
reported.

In short, GBV occurs in Pakistan in all its forms, i.e., physical, sexual, and psychological, at almost all
levels, systemic, structural, and cultural —both direct and indirect— against women greatly
undermining the dignity, security and freedom of women. Violence against women not only impedes
development internally, as constitutes more than half of the population, but it also tarnishes its image
externally.

What could be done about GBV in Pakistan? The incumbent government, state institutions, and
important stakeholders must forge strong partnerships with UN agencies and organisations working for
women’s rights while also putting in place a strict structure designed to safeguard and protect such
rights.This coordination between state institutions and international bodies is a must as the gendered
hierarchy and patriarchal structure of the society has held women not only trapped in a vicious cycle of
violence, but it has also blocked women’s collective efforts for their rights. In order to get out of this
systemic and cultural straightjacket, the financial and technical help of international bodies will be of
great help to give women what they deserve. It Is essential to promote women’s quality education at all levels— from school to university— as well as to provide financial incentives to encourage and facilitate women and girls to get an education.,
Additionally, it is imperative to make access to technology and skills in this arena of digitization will enable them to think and act about getting rid of not only gender-based violence but also to break the shackles of patriarchy and to work against political exclusion. As a consequence, it’s imperative to overcome the enormous challenges posed by patriarchy, sexist culture, outdated social norms, gender
inequity, and gender stereotypes since doing so is necessary for creating a society that is varied,
peaceful, harmonious, and progressive. So, countering and fixing the issue of GBV not only bring peace and prosperity to Pakistan, but it will also improve its image internationally. Undoubtedly, the legislative body’s primary obligation is to create enduring, effective policies and execute innovative programmes that thoroughly address the root causes of gender-based violence against women and girls as well as
strive to prevent it.

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Centralisation of power is harmful.

Capital Movement Jun 18, 2023 0

By Haleema Sadia

Reposing all authority in one institution or person is dangerous. We can see its adverse consequences in Pakistan where few individuals and institutions are all-powerful. Here intelligence agency tap phone calls, army practice political engineering, and judges ratify coups with impunity. Powerful individuals and institutions are not held accountable for their actions. Reposing too much authority in one person would be right if there was no possibility of him or her ever making mistakes that most people do.

The truth is that all humans are prone to err and that no matter how good one’s justification is in support of one’s stance or opinion being true, its never so good to be beyond any doubt. Many beliefs which were once considered true, proved wrong. Thus humans even at best have fallible knowledge. The history of empirical science reveals that many scientific theories, once deemed unquestionable, have been eventually supplanted by others. After all scientific theories are created by fallible humans too. Anaxagoras, a Pre-Socratic Greek Philosophers, propounded a belief that everything is infinitely divisible.

Later the people subscribed to atomists belief that things are composed of atoms which are indivisible and indestructible. Hundred of years later scientists are finding smaller and smaller particles frequently. The result of considering one authority infallible is disastrous. Dark ages ensued when people continued believing that the Church’s view which coincides with Aristotelian geocentric view of world is surely true. Galileo and others who piled humongous evidence against this view were persecuted. Consequently little to no intellectual and scientific development occurred during dark ages when church account of world events were believed to be infallibly true.

Humans are error prone because their memory and senses are unreliable. Moreover their cognitive power is limited and they develop biases which impede their ability to give faultless judgements. One person knowledge resembles a ship with cracks, and other skilled artisan or people can come in handy to repair those cracks. So group decision making can be more advantageous. Hence Pakistan need to distribute power at every level. The power to constitute benches must not lie with just one judge.

Similarly all powers should not reside in just one institution. Currently Pakistan situation resembles that of Sudan. Here too the all-powerful individuals and elites are fighting to stay in power, delaying elections, wiretapping private conversations, etcetera without any regard for poor masses. One reason of all this mess is that the power is concentrated at one place or position. Power need to be decentralised or the situation will worsen.

MIRAG-UL-NABI, AN UNPRECEDENTED

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EVENT OF THE HISTORY

By Malik Muhammad Aslam Awan

God Almighty had bestowed the Last Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) with unprecedented blessings. None before the Last Prophet (SAWW) had been awarded with such unique honour. Hazrat Gabrael revealed himself upon the Prophet when he was sleeping in the house of his cousin Umme Hani and conveyed the message of Almighty Allah to the Prophet that the Creator of the universe is awaiting his arrival at the magnificent heights. Hazrat Gabrael guided the Prophet towards Aqsa mosque where all the Prophets offered prayer to Almighty Allah following Muhammad (SAWW). The Last Prophet had the honour of leading the whole Prophets during prayer before Allah Almighty. After prayer Gabrael Amin led the Prophet to the glorious heights of skies, where he saw a unique spectacle. Reaching at Sidra-tul-Muntaha the Gabrael asked the Prophet to go forward alone as he could not move even an inch ahead of Sidra-tul-Muntaha. From Sidra-tul-Muntaha the Prophet moved towards the “Arsh-e-Azeem”. The pen of the writer is incapable of writing further because from here starts an unprecedented phenomenon of the Prophet who was honoured by the Creator of the whole universe which no Prophet before the Last Prophet (SAWW) had been bestowed upon.

Change of Qibla -The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) often raised his eyes towards the heights of skies, with the intention and prayed to God Almighty to make “Kabah”, the centre of his prayer. Allah Almighty ordained in the Holy Quran; We see your eyes seeing the sky and I will divert you towards the “Kabah” ;as you like, you and your followers turn your face towards Masjid Al-Haram.

We do not worship “Kabah” but the God Almighty. Kabah is a central place for the Muslims to turn towards as a place of worship. Kabah is made of mud and stones and sacred place for the Muslims of the whole world.

Allama Ahmad Kastlai wrote, while narrating the history of the Kabah; first it was constructed by the Angles of God second time by Hazrat Adam (AS) third time by Hazrat Shoiab (AS) fourth time Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) fifth time the nation Amalka sixth time Bani Jurrhm seventh time the grandfather of Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) Hazrat Kussa Bin Kalab, eighth time Quresh, ninth time Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair dilapidated the whole structure of Kabah and reconstructed it on the same foundations as laid down by Hazrat Ibrahim to fulfil the desire of the Last Prophet.

Before the advent of Islam, when Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) was of the age of 35 years due to flood the structure of Kabah was torn out. After the construction of walls the sacred stone was to be fixed in the wall, a feud erupted amongst the chieftains of Macca. All chieftains agreed upon the decision by Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW). Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) put the sacred stone on a piece of cloth and all chieftains shared the four corners of cloth (Chadar) turn by turn and when the stone came close to the wall Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) himself put up and fixed it in the wall. Thus with unprecedented acumen of Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) the grave issue was solved unanimously and the tribes of Macca remained safe from the fire of fierce fight amongst the tribes. Due to scarcity of funds a place of near about 3 meters was kept out of the construction area and this uncovered place is called “Hateem”, to offer prayer at this place is just like pray inside the Kabah.

In the verse 37 Surah Dukhan the name of “Tubbah” has been mentioned. In a Hadith the Last Prophet had advised his followers not to slander “Tubbah” because he had embraced Islam. Tubbah is described the King of Yamen who came to demolish Kabbah and suffered from a non-curable disease. A sage of that age asked him to quit the bad intention about Kabbah to be safe from the fatal disease. He came to know about the Last Prophet and embraced Islam and constructed a two storey house for the Last Prophet (SAWW) and wrote a letter to the Last Prophet in which he requested the Prophet if I find your age I will be the first amongst those who had confirm belief upon you and if could not have the fate to see you then kindly remember me on the day of accountability, as your follower. This letter of Tubbah descended from hand to hand till it came to Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari. Those who invited the Prophet (SAWW) to Madina were descendants of the Ulema who led the Tabbah towards Islam and were living in the houses constructed by Tabbah for their residence.

When the Last Prophet migrated to Madina people gathered around him and every one yearned to take pride to keep Muhammad (SAWW) in his house but the Prophet asked the people to let her Naqa (Camel) free and the “Naqa” sat down before the house of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari-Khalid bin Zaid – and the Prophet lived in his house. After arrival the last Messenger of God enquired about the letter of Tubbah which Abu Ayub presented to the Prophet. Madina comprised of the houses constructed by Tubbah for the ulemas who led him to right path and kept him refrained from the mal-intent to demolish “the house of Allah”. Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari was residing in the same two storey house which Tubbah constructed for the Last Prophet.

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Yang takes the lead on the LPGA after two consecutive birdies.

Capital Movement Jun 18, 2023 0

by staff reporter

At the Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan, Yang shot her third consecutive five-under 67 to finish the first 54 holes on 15 under par.

In search of her first victory on US soil, the 33-year-old Orlando resident produced seven birdies to go along with two back-nine bogeys to seize the lead.

Yang stated, “My ball hitting has been extremely good all day, all week, so I was giving myself good chances out there.

“I made some mistakes with my putting speed. I made a few blunders during the round, but I made an effort to remain calm and keep trying.

Ayaka Furue of Japan, who had a one-stroke lead going into the day, shared second place on 202 with Lin Xiyu of China, who is attempting to win her maiden LPGA championship.

Yang, 33, is a four-time LPGA champion and a three-time winner on the European Tour, with her maiden victory coming in South Korea in 2013 and her subsequent victories in Thailand in 2015, 2017 and 2019.

Prior to her 69th attempt to win a major championship in the Women’s PGA Championship in Baltusrol the following week, she wants to end a four-year winless streak.

Yang declared, “I always try my hardest to win my first major.” “If I play well this week, it will undoubtedly boost my confidence going into a major,” I said. Simply put, I’ll keep trying.

Yang finished fourth in the Chevron Championship in April, although her best major finishes were runner-up finishes in the US Women’s Open in 2012 and 2015.

Yang scored a pair of birds on the par-5 fourth, eighth, and

Lin opened and closed with birdies in a round without bogeys, while Buhai followed her lone bogey at 17 with a closing eagle to share second.

“Tried to keep everything simple and aggressive, and I’m glad it pays off,” Lin added.

National Challenges and a Need for Capable Leadership

Capital Movement May 19, 2023 0

National Challenges and a Need for Capable Leadership

Any nation in this world has to face certain types of national issues that impede its growth and damage its global standing. The same is happening or one can say has always happened in Pakistan. The country has faced challenges ranging from democratic turmoil to militancy, economic instability to corruption, leadership vacuum to terrorism and the list goes on. Currently, Pakistan is passing through such a hard time that any mistake or wrong decision by leaders can destroy the country’s stability, be it political or economic. Here are a few suggestions that are necessary for future leaders to be followed to make a nation prosperous and stable.

Firstly constitution should be given priority above any individual or institute. Constitution is the one that gives guidelines about the way a country has to be ruled for the betterment of its public. Being a supreme law, the constitution should not be breached by anybody and the lawbreakers must be dealt with with heavy hands. The judiciary must be impartial and free in this regard.

Secondly, the economic crisis, an oldest national issue, needs special efforts to be resolved. The leaders must bring innovative and rational economic reforms. These reforms vary from agricultural to industrial as well as from trading to budgeting. The budget should prioritize those fields which ensure long-term and better economic well-being. In this regard, more budget should be allocated to the technical education and the industrial sector than to the defense and development sector. Similarly, government expenditures should be lowered by removing or minimizing spending on VIP protocol. Exports should be raised by reforming the agricultural, educational, and industrial sectors. Digital awareness must be raised among the public to make them capable of raising foreign reserves.

Thirdly, corruption is the biggest issue that causes injustice among the public and spreads hatred against the ruling class. Since corruption is always present in one form or another, it must be dealt with by punishing corrupts harshly. In this regard, anti-corruption agencies should be given independence to operate freely. Moreover, loopholes in the anti-graft laws must be mended. Once a corrupt gets punished, others will feel fearful of getting involved in the same.

Fourthly, hybrid warfare and terrorism are also contributing to national instability that further impedes economic growth directly or indirectly. These challenges need special strategies to be resolved. Major reasons behind terrorism and street crimes must be taken into consideration before launching any military operation against the offenders. Soft power should be given preference and measures must be taken to reduce extremism, radicalization, and intolerance in society.

Fifthly, political polarization is the one that is paralyzing a country’s base. The whole nation has been divided into political parties and groups. People have become highly sensitive and do not tolerate opposing views. The resulting social turmoil has become so intense that people do not feel fear of killing each other amid political differences. The current political and social turmoil is not generated spontaneously but is the result of the Pakistani leader’s aggressiveness against the opponents. Instead of solving the national issues, they are engaged in a blame game against each other. They issue hateful statements and use vulgar language which further adds fuel to the fire. A leader should not arouse polarization and intolerance just to raise his vote bank. He should be the one who teaches lessons of tolerance and unity to his followers just like the founder of Pakistan, Quiad-e-Azam. Hence, the leader’s responsibility is very crucial as he is the only one who can promote diversity and strengthen national integrity.

Sixthly, there is a lack of a leader’s seriousness towards following democratic culture. Without adopting democratic values, democracy will not be different from autocracy. Unfortunately, the Pakistani political elite takes democratic values for granted and molds them as per their wishes. Resultantly, the country’s political stability, economic growth, and social well-being suffer. Hence, democratic culture and values must be fully incorporated into the political system through constitutional reforms and their implementation be given special priority.

In short, to implement the above-mentioned strategies, strong and capable leadership is a prerequisite. Only an honest, reliable, and capable leader can take a country out of these challenges. Unfortunately, Pakistan always lacked such type of leaders. Even if there comes one who tries to bring reforms, he has to face strong opposition from the greedy ones who are like those as mentioned by Sun Tzu: An evil enemy will burn his nation to the ground to rule over ashes.

Author: IQRA JAMAL

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Capital Movement May 19, 2023 0

ISLAMABAD: Chairman, National Disaster Management
Authority (NDMA) Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, participated as delegation
leader in an event on Accelerating implementation of DRR & resilience in
infrastructure at United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA.

The event was part of the High-Level Meeting of Midterm Review for
Implementation of the Sendai Framework for DRR, a news release said.

The Chairman NDMA highlighted crucial role of Disaster Risks Reduction
for developing economies & laid stress on innovative DRR approaches
based on local needs. He added that SDGs need to be met through unified
global efforts.

He said that Pakistan’s demonstrated resolve is an act of brilliance
amidst economic odds but still facing risks of multiple hazards with
simultaneous coded disasters whereby still under recovery mode after
floods in 2022.

He emphasized conducting a resilience audit of existing infrastructure
and resilience NOC needs to be embedded into the planning phase of
future infrastructure projects.

He also mentioned about NDMA’s national think tank NIDM which besides
global connectivity, aims to collate academia with all DM responders of
respective areas for developing local communities’ centric projects.

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