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The Afghan Peace Process

Those keeping an eye on the events taking shape in the region understand that it is not the words of the amir (chief) of the Taliban that matter but the Rahbari Shura (leadership council) really decides on whether to come to the (negotiating) table or go to the battlefield.

The Writer is Executive Director Zcomms

http://www.thenews.com.pk/print/126416-The-Afghan-peace-process

The Afghan peace process The death of Mullah Akhtar Mansour remained a mystery for quite a few days and was finally resolved by the Taliban’s confirmation and ultimate succession of its new chief. Mansour’s...

One major criticism against this syatem is about the old and outdated syllabi taught at madressahs, which produces only a conservative mindset with a pre-scientific outlook. Such vision is hardly consumed in sectors other than the mosque and madressah. The fact is that the problem doesn’t lie in the curricula. Before embarking on the reforms process we need to understand the areas that need primary interventions.

A comparative content analysis of the various texts and syllabi taught at state-controlled and prestigious educational institutions contains even more hate material than the curricula taught at madressahs. Secondly, the periodicals, journals and magazines associated with various madressahs that carry hate material need to be monitored on a regular basis.

By Dr. Ashraf Ali
Executive Director Zcomms

http://www.zcomms.org/reforming-madressahs/

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The stage was all set for a flag-hoisting ceremony at the Ganda Singh Pak-India border in district Kasur to mark our 68th Independence Day. Madam Noor Jehan’s voice was infusing the spirit of patriotism among the audience who were applauding the enthusiastic and energetic Rangers parading on the ground.

At the same time, relatives of s*xually abused victims were mourning a great human tragedy just a couple of kilometres away at a small farming village, Hussain Khanwala. Visiting both venues, a couple of questions repeatedly came to mind: what do these celebrations mean for the victimised community? Who are the victims and who are the perpetrators? All come from the city of Baba Bulleh Shah

A Tragic Story by
Dr. Ashraf Ali
Executive Director
Zalan Communications

http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-9-336168-Celebrating-independence

Celebrating independence - Dr Ashraf Ali The stage was all set for a flag-hoisting ceremony at the Ganda Singh Pak-India border in district Kasur to mark our 68th Independence Day. Madam Noor Jehans voice was infusing the spirit of patrioti ...

Major advantage of posting in Fata is that the Civil Secretariat Fata, its line departments and directorates are off-limits for bodies like National Accountability Bureau, Federal Investigation Agency and provincial Ehtesab Commission tasked with investigating white-collar crimes. (Zulfiqar Ali)

Governance Issues for how long will things continue like this?

From security guard to Fata sports director Swift rise of Mohammad Ayaz from Grade-5 to Grade-18 raises eyebrows