The law is very specific with the options for the Head of State to return legislation back to Parliament/National Assembly with questions, if he or she wishes to do so, within a time frame of ten days, as stipulated within a botched constitution. The President of Pakistan tweeted, that these options were availed, but rather …
The cabinet boasts professionals, unknown to many, yet very hidden faces and prominent workers. The cabinet selected has been meticulous, very professional, and very few stains are available to the public sphere. Although, all with their respective history, it surprises us that always in a caretaker setup, a very professional team of candidates arrives, and …
In ancient India over 2,300 years ago, a transformational figure rose to power and forever changed the course of history on the Indian subcontinent. This was Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the first great empire in India, the Maurya Empire. Chandragupta lived during tumultuous times. Alexander the Great had just swept through the northwest regions …
A woman who defied conformity Born in November 1952, to an upper-middle class family in Karachi, Parveen Shakir was the epitome of strength, a truly unconventional woman while remaining deeply connected to her Pakistani roots. Recipient of the Adamjee Literary Award, Pride of Performance Award, and the Faiz Ahmed Faiz International Award to name a …
Where boys become Men Since time immemorial, the landscape of India has been dotted with villages. In these small, close-knit communities, life always presented its fair share of conflicts. But the hot-blooded youths found a way to channel their competitive fire into kabaddi. In a remote hamlet, under the sweltering subcontinental sun, bare-chested young men …
Kes, Kangh, Kirpa, Karaand, and Kachh The Five K’s that are to be held on their persons for the initiation for the believers in the tradition of Khalsa. The very same traditions that made the Sikh nation prominent, united and ready for all challenges. Ahmad Shah Abdali had just taken the succession from Nader Shah, …
Diplomacy is the art of maintaining relations with Nations and Groups, whilst also promoting National Interests. Diplomacy in Pakistan, however, is a platform for promoting Personal endeavors and positions of power. Recently, a move has started to brew against the Former Premier, Imran Khan, who has been ousted and now is ineligible for elections. Our …
Freedom is defined as a power to act, speak and think as one wants. It is the cornerstone of democracy, a liberal virtue, and a right bestowed upon people. You are free to go to your homes, your work, your place of worship. Similar words were uttered 76-years ago for the people of Pakistan. However, …
Today is the oathtaking ceremony for the Interim-Setup with Kakar as our Caretaker-Prime Minister. Kakar was already holding a senate position before being appointed as a caretaker by the sitting government of PML-N (Muslim League Nawaz). It is a very honorable move to step down as Senator to take on this role, although a very …
After reflecting on the virtues of media, literature and other platforms of political opinion. The Chronicle decided to create a notion that would be heard, read and seen by the entire populace of the reading world. We have seen how everyone has chosen to be the mouth piece of all characters in political and deep …
