The recent tragic incident of a traffic jam in Murree, resulting in the loss of several lives, has sent shockwaves through the community and prompted a crucial reassessment of safety measures in this popular tourist destination. As authorities and residents grapple with the aftermath, it is imperative to reflect on lessons learned and prioritize precautions to prevent such incidents in the future.
The recent tragic incident of a traffic jam in Murree, resulting in the loss of several lives, has sent shockwaves through the community and prompted a crucial reassessment of safety measures in this popular tourist destination. As authorities and residents grapple with the aftermath, it is imperative to reflect on lessons learned and prioritize precautions to prevent such incidents in the future.
Politics is not an exact science. It is the doctrine of the possible. The art of the next best. Otto von Bismarck I have never liked Imran Khan much personally. I have never hated him either. I have criticized him on numerous occasions from giving an extension to General Bajwa to accepting myriad perennial “lotas” in his party with pomp and pride. I have many issues with his political and ideological understanding as well. His performance never really caught up with his rhetoric. He could never eliminate corruption, uphold merit, and take practical steps essential for even beginning to march towards the romantic goal of Riyasat-e-Medina. But, I have been forced to support Imran Khan. I have been forced to think that perhaps, Imran Khan is the best possible option for Pakistan today. I have been forced to believe that Imran Khan remains the last hope of my beloved Pakistan.
On 17 October 2023, Israel attacked the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza with devastating effect. The brazen attack left more than 500 dead. There were no combatants in the hospital. To understand why Israel murdered hundreds of patients and hapless refugees we must travel back to a time when Israel hadn’t surfaced on the World map.
Uzair Younus (the director of the Pakistan Initiative at the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center) has recently written an article titled, “Why Pakistan must side with Ukraine over Russia”.
