Sunday, December 29th, 2024
Punjab to leverage tourism for better perception building
Abdul Rashid Shakir Geographical diversity, archaeological heritage, architectural and historical landmarks, cultural tapestry and warm hospitality are the backbone of a thriving tourism industry. Political stability, continuity of tourism-friendly policies, reliable law & order, developed infrastructure and world-class hotels & hospitality provide the needed ecosystem for its growth. Pine-studdedandsnow-cladtoweringmountains,minerals-richruggedhillsandplateaus,well-irrigatedfertilefields,stunningskylineoftheurbanmetropolis,andarguablythe most-fascinatingbeachesinthecoastalareasaresomeofthemostluringattractionsfortheleisure-hungrytourists. Though Pakistan is blessed with a lot of tourist attractions, we couldn’t make a considerablemarkinthesectordespitethelapseofmorethansevendecadesnow.Itisquiteunfortunatethat it is mostly under-developed, rather untapped because of the political unrest, inconsistentgovernment policies, compromised law & order, dilapidated and under-developed infrastructure.Just for instance, if weRead More
Taiwan: A Flashpoint of Conflict between China and US
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there were concerns in western capitals over whether China might take similar action in Taiwan. Against this backdrop, Speaker Pelosis’ visit to Taiwan has prompted some security scholars to predict a fourth cross-strait crisis.China will likely ensure that it punishes Taiwan enough to prevent future visits like Pelosis’s. This may include economic action, limited military signaling and selective diplomatic action in bilateral and multilateral fora, and aggressive cyber repression.In response, Taiwan and the United States are likely to continue buildingRead More
Turkey’s Dual-Track Strategy in Syria
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Gregg Roman, the director of the Middle East Forum (MEF), has outlined a comprehensive strategy for fostering a democratic transition in Iran. Central to his vision is the empowerment of internal resistance movements as a means of destabilizing the theocratic regime and paving the way for a more inclusive governance model. Roman emphasizes leveraging Iran’s ethnic and ideological diversity to weaken the central regime’s grip, particularly by supporting Kurdish, Baloch, and Arab minorities who have long been marginalized. This approach could not only accelerate the collapseRead More
Indian citizen arrested in Mandi Bahauddin, case registered for illegal stay in Pakistan
DNA PUNJAB (Zaheer Sial) – An Indian citizen has been arrested in Mandi Bahauddin on charges of illegally entering and residing in Pakistan. According to police sources, 30-year-old Badal Babu was apprehended near Moza Moong. The arrested individual hails from Nagla Khatkari, Post Barla Mor, Tehsil Atrauli, District Aligarh, India. Badal Babu did not possess any legal visa or permission to stay in Pakistan. As a result, the Saddar Police Station promptly registered a case against him. The police confirmed that a case has been filed against the accused underRead More