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PAKISTAN NEWS DIGEST a Selected Summary of News, Views and Trends from Pakistani Media
February 2017 PAKISTAN NEWS DIGEST A Selected Summary of News, Views and Trends from Pakistani Media Prepared by Dr Ashish Shukla & Nazir Ahmed (Research Assistants, Pakistan Project, IDSA) PAKISTAN NEWS DIGEST FEBRUARY 2017 A Select Summary of News, Views and Trends from the Pakistani Media Prepared by Dr Ashish Shukla & Nazir Ahmed (Pak-Digest, IDSA) INSTITUTE FOR DEFENCE STUDIES AND ANALYSES 1-Development Enclave, Near USI Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi-110010 Pakistan News Digest, February (1-15) 2017 PAKISTAN NEWS DIGEST, FEBRUARY 2017 CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................... 0 ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................................... 2 POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS ............................................................................. 3 NATIONAL POLITICS ....................................................................................... 3 THE PANAMA PAPERS .................................................................................... 7 PROVINCIAL POLITICS .................................................................................... 8 EDITORIALS AND OPINION .......................................................................... 9 FOREIGN POLICY ............................................................................................ 11 EDITORIALS AND OPINION ........................................................................ 12 MILITARY AFFAIRS ............................................................................................. -
In Quest of Jinnah
Contents Acknowledgements xiii Preface xv SHARIF AL MUJAHID Introduction xvii LIAQUAT H. MERCHANT, SHARIF AL MUJAHID Publisher's Note xxi AMEENA SAIYID SECTION 1: ORIGINAL ESSAYS ON JINNAH 1 1. Mohammad Ali Jinnah: One of the Greatest Statesmen of the Twentieth Century 2 STANLEY WOLPERT 2. Partition and the Birth of Pakistan 4 JOHN KENNETH GALBRAITH 3. World of His Fathers 7 FOUAD AJAMI 4. Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah 12 LIAQUAT H. MERCHANT 5. Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah: A Historian s Perspective 17 S.M. BURKE 6. Jinnah: A Portrait 19 SHARIF AL MUJAHID 7. Quaid-i-Azam's Personality and its Role and Relevance in the Achievement of Pakistan 32 SIKANDAR HAYAT 8. Mohammad Ali Jinnah 39 KULDIP NAYAR 9. M.A. Jinnah: The Official Biography 43 M.R. KAZIMI 10. The Official Biography: An Evaluation 49 SHARIF AL MUJAHID 11. Inheriting the Raj: Jinnah and the Governor-Generalship Issue 59 AYESHA JALAL 12. Constitutional Set-up of Pakistan as Visualised by Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah 76 S. SHARIFUDDIN PIRZADA 13. Jinnah—Two Perspectives: Secular or Islamic and Protector General ot Minorities 84 LIAQUAT H. MERCHANT 14. Jinnah on Civil Liberties 92 A.G. NOORANl 15. Jinnah and Women s Emancipation 96 SHARIF AL MUJAHID 16. Jinnah s 'Gettysburg Address' 106 AKBAR S. AHMED 17. The Two Saviours: Ataturk and Jinnah 110 MUHAMMAD ALI SIDDIQUI 18. The Quaid and the Princely States of India 115 SHAHARYAR M. KHAN 19. Reminiscences 121 JAVID IQBAL 20. Jinnah as seen by Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah,Aga Khan III 127 LIAQUAT H. -
Pakistan – July 2018
PAKISTAN – JULY 2018 KEY REFORMS FOR PAKISTAN’S REAL ESTATE SECTOR HIT A SNAG ........................................................................ 1 Key reforms for Pakistan’s real estate sector hit a snag Pakistan’s efforts to curb the use of black money in the real estate sector, and enhance its tax collection have been dealt a serious blow. The country’s bureaucracy has halted implementation on two key reforms, which were introduced by the last PML-N government. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has delayed the notification for the establishment of Directorate General of Immovable Properties that could have given authorities the first right to acquire assets that were undervalued to evade taxes. It has also not increased the property valuation rates in big cities as an alternate to the DG Immovable Properties. But the FBR says that it alone cannot take these measures and will require support from the four provinces. These two reforms had been introduced by former finance minister Ishaq Dar and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to crack down against practices that became the cause of use of black money in the real estate sector. The former premier had taken a courageous step and introduced the concept of pre-emption right through the Finance Act 2018 that came into effect from July 1. As an incentive, Abbasi had also lowered the tax rates on purchase and sale of properties, ranging from 1% to 4%, to only 1% of the gross value of the property. Both these measures were planned to come into force at once. The scheme entitles the government to purchase any asset – residential or commercial – at 100% higher price than the one declared by the owner at the time of registration. -
Israel-Pakistan Relations Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies (JCSS)
P. R. Kumaraswamy Beyond the Veil: Israel-Pakistan Relations Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies (JCSS) The purpose of the Jaffee Center is, first, to conduct basic research that meets the highest academic standards on matters related to Israel's national security as well as Middle East regional and international secu- rity affairs. The Center also aims to contribute to the public debate and governmental deliberation of issues that are - or should be - at the top of Israel's national security agenda. The Jaffee Center seeks to address the strategic community in Israel and abroad, Israeli policymakers and opinion-makers and the general public. The Center relates to the concept of strategy in its broadest meaning, namely the complex of processes involved in the identification, mobili- zation and application of resources in peace and war, in order to solidify and strengthen national and international security. To Jasjit Singh with affection and gratitude P. R. Kumaraswamy Beyond the Veil: Israel-Pakistan Relations Memorandum no. 55, March 2000 Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies 6 P. R. Kumaraswamy Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies Tel Aviv University Ramat Aviv, 69978 Tel Aviv, Israel Tel. 972 3 640-9926 Fax 972 3 642-2404 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.tau.ac.il/jcss/ ISBN: 965-459-041-7 © 2000 All rights reserved Graphic Design: Michal Semo Printed by: Kedem Ltd., Tel Aviv Beyond the Veil: Israel-Pakistan Relations 7 Contents Introduction .......................................................................................9 -
Pakistan Watch
Pakistan watch No. 38 January 2014 POLITICAL ISSUES BAHRAIN 1. Prime Minister for enhanced cooperation with Bahrain Islamabad, Wednesday, 4 December 2013 Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reaffirmed importance Pakistan attaches to its relationship with Bahrain during his meeting with the Commander of the National Guard of Bahrain, Lieutenant General Sheikh Mohammad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=252769 See also: The News International, Karachi http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-27088-Nawaz-for-enhanced-cooperation- with-Bahrain IRAQ 2. Iraq values brotherly relations with Pakistan: Iraqi speaker Islamabad, Wednesday, 4 December 2013 Stressing the need for enhanced parliamentary and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Iraq, the Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives Osama Abdul Aziz Al-Nojafi said that Iraq valued its relations with Pakistan and wished to strengthen it. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=253084 3. Iraqi parliamentary delegation to help strengthen bilateral relations: Speaker of National Assembly Islamabad, Thursday, 5 December 2013 Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that the visit by the Iraqi Council of Representatives would be a landmark in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=253087 Middle East Institute @ New Delhi, www.mei.org.in 1 PAKISTAN WATCH-38/ SANYAL See also: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=253237 4. -
February 2018 Volume 09 Issue 02 Promoting Bilateral Relations | Current Affairs | Trade & Economic Affairs | Education | Technology | Culture & Tourism ABC Certified
Monthly Magazine on National & International Political Affairs, Diplomatic Issues February 2018 Volume 09 Issue 02 Promoting Bilateral Relations | Current Affairs | Trade & Economic Affairs | Education | Technology | Culture & Tourism ABC Certified “Publishing from Pakistan, United Kingdom/EU & will be soon from UAE , Central Africa, Central Asia & Asia Pacific” Member APNS Central Media List A Largest, Widely Circulated Diplomatic Magazine | www.diplomaticfocus.org | www.diplomaticfocus-uk.com | Member Diplomatic Council /diplomaticfocusofficial /DFocusOfficial will benefit President of Indonesia H.E. Ir. H. Joko Widodo February 2018 Volume 09 Issue 02 “Publishing from Pakistan, United Kingdom/EU & will be soon from UAE ” 08 18 24 40 08 Conflicts & wars will benefit no one: President Mamnoon Hussain and President of Indonesia Ir. President of Indonesia H. Joko Widodo have agreed to work together for peace in Afghanistan and said that peace in Afghanistan is necessary for the development and progress of the region. Both countries will work together in this regard 18 Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) to Commander On the occasion, the President said that Pakistan and Saudi Royal Saudi Naval Forces Vice Admiral Arabia are the closest friends and the depth of their relationship Fahad Bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily is difficult to describe in words. 24 CPEC most important initiative of our Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan said that the China Pakistan generation: PM Abbasi Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the most important initiative of our generation. “This is perhaps the most important initiative of our generation and the most visible part of the Belt and Road Initiative,” he said while addressing the inauguration ceremony of the first-ever International Gwadar Expo. -
Pakistan: the Heat Is on September 2017
PAKISTAN: THE HEAT IS ON SEPTEMBER 2017 As we noted earlier this year (Pakistan: Banking on Reform, May 2017), Pakistan has been a successful investment outpost for our Frontier Markets Equity strategy since its inception in 2014. We often ran an overweight position in this market over this period, in what was a positive transformative phase for the Pakistani economy. This culminated in the 2016 announcement from MSCI that the country would be reclassified as an Oliver Bell emerging market – which occurred in May this year. Portfolio Manager, Frontier Markets Equity The overwhelming majority of our positions in Pakistan have since been offloaded, Strategy as the investment thesis on these positions played out – largely due to the strong rise for the market in the lead-up to its entrance to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. However, as we noted in our earlier update, risks have been building in the country – in both the economic and political spheres. Unfortunately, our concern was warranted, with the country’s stock market sliding in recent weeks on a number of significant negative developments. Malik Sarmad Asif Equity Analyst DETERIORATING ECONOMIC CONDITIONS While GDP growth recently came in at a 10-year high1 – largely due to the China– Pakistan Economic Corridor – the broad economic picture in Pakistan is deteriorating. Firstly, Pakistan’s current account deficit more than doubled to US$12.1bn in the year ended 30 June, largely as a result of an overvalued rupee.2 Since peaking last October, foreign reserves have also fallen by a quarter to US$14.3bn.3 The country also faces a twin deficit, with the fiscal deficit blowing out to 6% – far higher than the government anticipated.4 1 Source: State Bank of Pakistan 2 Source: State Bank of Pakistan 3 Source: State Bank of Pakistan 4 Source: Dawn, 6 September 2017 FOR INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS ONLY. -
April 2018 Volume 09 Issue 04 “Publishing from Pakistan, United Kingdom/EU & Will Be Soon from UAE ”
April 2018 Volume 09 Issue 04 “Publishing from Pakistan, United Kingdom/EU & will be soon from UAE ” 10 22 30 34 10 President of Sri Lanka to play his role for His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, President of the early convening of the SAARC Summit in Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka visited Pakistan Islamabad on the occasion of Pakistan Day. He was the guest of honour at the Pakistan Day parade on 23rd March 2018. 22 Economic Cooperation between Russia & On May 1, 2018 Russia and Pakistan are celebrating the 70th Pakistan Achievements and Challenges anniversary of establishing bilateral diplomatic relations. Our countries are bound by strong ties of friendship based on mutual respect and partnership, desire for multi-faceted and equal cooperation. 30 Peace with India is possible only after Pakistan has eliminated sanctuaries of all terrorists groups Resolving Kashmir issue: DG ISPR including the Haqqani Network from its soil through a wellthought- out military campaign, said a top military official. 34 Pakistanis a land of Progress & While Pakistan is exploring and expediting various avenues of Opportunities… development growth, it has been receiving consistent support from United Nations. 42 78th Pakistan Resolution Day Celebrated 42 The National Day of Pakistan is celebrated every year on the 23rd March to commemorate the outstanding achievement of the Muslims of Sub-Continent who passed the historic “Pakistan Resolution” on this day at Lahore in 1940 which culminated in creation of Pakistan after 7 years. 06 Diplomatic Focus April 2018 RBI Mediaminds Contents Group of Publications Electronic & Print Media Production House 09 New Envoys Presented Credentials to President Mamnoon Hussain Group Chairman/CEO: Mian Fazal Elahi 10 President of Sri Lanka to play his role for early convening of the SAARC Chief Editor: Mian Akhtar Hussain Summit in Islamabad Patron in Chief: Mr. -
Afghan Muddle and the Politics of Opposition
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 10 [Special Issue – May 2013] Afghan Muddle and the Politics of Opposition Abdul Qadir Mushtaq Assistant Professor Department of History GC University Faisalabad Punajb, Pakistan Dr Muhammad Ibrahim Assistant Professor GC University Lahore Punjab, Pakistan. Abstract Russian forces entered in Afghanistan in 1979 and it was being predicted that the next target of these forces would be the land of Pakistan. Pakistan tried to develop its role in creating hurdles on the way of it with the help of USA. On the other hand, being a neighboring country Pakistan faced the problems of different nature. Its economy was staggering, it future was looking bleak; its non-alignment was no more. Under these circumstances, what was the role of opposition on the issue which had emerged due to the policies of government towards Afghanistan? Did the members of National Assembly and Senate raise hue and cry over the issue of Afghan refugees and their involvement in the illegal businesses in Pakistan? What was the response of the Opposition over the increasing ratio of addiction in Pakistan? The border violations had become the matter of the day and what was the reaction of the members of the parliament over the sanctity of the border? Indirect Negotiations on Afghan Issue Mr. Mumtaz Ahmed Tarar took the issue in the National Assembly on 28th May 1985 and demanded few clarifications from the government. On 28th May 1985, He said, “Will the minister for foreign affairs be pleased to state whether -
PAKISTAN STUDIES 10 All Right Reserved with Gohar Publishers, Lahore
Revised Edition PAKISTAN STUDIES 10 All right reserved with Gohar Publishers, Lahore. This book has been approved by Punjab Curriculum Authority Wahdat Road, Lahore, vide letter No. PCA/12/164 date: 06-12-2012. No part of this book can be copied or translated nor made part of test paper, guide book, key book or helping book without prior permission. Author: Professor Aftab Ahmad Dar (Rtd) Contents Editors: Tariq Mehmood Syan M. Zubair Waine Aamir Mahmood Awan Shaukat Abbas Designers: Waqas Javaid 56 Prepared by: 94 Gohar Publishers, 11-Urdu Bazar, Lahore. 121 Members of Review Committee Prof. Dr. Arif Mahmood: Faculty of Pakistan studies, the Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad. Prof. Asim Hameed Butt: Dean Faculty of Political Science, Govt. Dial Singh College. Lahore. Prof. Mahtab Ali Khan: Ex-Principal, Govt. College, of Science Education, Township, Lahore. Prof. (R.) Rasheed Ahmad Chaudhry: Govt. Shalimar College, Baghbanpura, Lahore. Prof.(R.) Javed Iqbal Chaudhry: Govt. College of Science, Wahdat Road, Lahore. Muhammad Idrees Asad: Desk Officer, Curriculum and Textbook Wing, CADD, Islamabad Attar-ur-Rahman: Govt, High School, Murree. Ms. Farida Sadiq: Deputy Director Textbook Wing (Curriculum Department), Punjab Textbook Board, Lahore. Desk Officer, Punjab Curriculum Authority, Wahdat Road, Lahore. Mehr Safdar Waleed: Subject Specialist (Social Studies), Punjab Textbook Board, Lahore Printing Date Edition Impression Copies Price March 2020 1st 1st 26,000 Chapter 6 History of Pakistan – II Student’s Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter the students will be able to: 1. Explain the main aspects of the economic reforms during 1971-77. 2. Discuss impact of nationalization on industry, education, commerce and trade. -
Aziz Ahmed, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Defense, Pakistan Amb
DECLASSIFIED A/ISS/IPS, Department of State E.O. 12958, as amended October 11, 2007 MEMORANDUM OF CONVERSATION -PARTICIPANTS: Aziz Ahmed, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Defense, Pakistan Amb. Sahabzada Yaqub-Khan, Pakistan Ambassador to the U. S. Iqbal Riza, Minister-Counselor Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State Amb. Philip C. Habib, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Alfred L. Atherton, Jr. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs Peter W. Rodman, NSC Staff DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, October 6, 1976 10:30-11:28 a.m. PLACE: The Secretary's Suite (35 А) Waldorf Towers New York City Ahmed: Tonight is the debate. Kissinger:. I read in the papers they are coming after me. I know all of Carter's advisors. They worked for me. For them to come after me for being soft, after attacking me for six years as a war criminal. [Laughter] [Coffee is served) The last time I saw your Ambassador, he immediately went back to Pakistan. The last time I saw you, you went back to Pakistan. Does this mean something? (Laughter) DECLASSIFIED A/ISS/IPS, Department of State E.O. 12958, as amended October 11, 2007 I assume you brought the answers. How is the Prime Minister? Ahmed: Very well, thank you. Kissinger: I feel a very great affection for him. Ahmed: He sends his regards and he asked me to congratulate Dr. - Kissinger on Africa. He hopes it's good for Africa, and good for President Ford. Kissinger: It wasn't done for that reason. -
Pakistan: Challenges to Nawaz Sharif Government
scholar warrior Pakistan: Challenges to Nawaz Sharif Government ALOK BANSAL The elections held on the 11th of May, 2013 have ushered in Mian Nawaz Sharif as the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for an unprecedented third term. Although, the elections gave Nawaz Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) a clear majority, the new government faces monumental challenges. Politically, the emergence of Imran Khan led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) poses a major challenge to Nawaz Sharif in his traditional strong holds. Imran Khan, who has no love lost for Nawaz Sharif, ensured that his party emerged as the largest opposition party in terms of votes polled. PTI’s emergence as the largest political party in Taliban afflicted Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa (KP) and Imran Khan’s pro-Taliban proclivities have severely restricted Nawaz Sharif’s options of dealing with the menace of Talibanisation. In the run up to the elections, both Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan had spoken against US drone attacks and had supported negotiation with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). While this did win them some votes, it has become extremely difficult to deliver on their electoral promises. Although, handling the Taliban, and the inherent radicalization of society are the most significant issues requiring the government’s attention, the issues that needs utmost attention can be broadly divided into four aspects: sectarianism, economic crisis, ethno-nationalism, and Talibanisation. Sectarianism Sectarianism is the natural corollary of the divisive ‘Two Nation Theory’, which required an ‘object of hate’. After the liberation of Bangladesh, the number of 48 ä AUTUMN 2013 ä scholar warrior scholar warrior With the passage of minorities became so insignificant that new time, the sectarian demons had to be created within the fold of Islam and this aggravated the sectarian faultline.