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By Dr. Manzoor Ahmad[1] Abstract. The education system in Pakistan is in shambles. Centralization, commercialization and bureaucratic interference etc., have stultified the development of proper education. Seats of learning, particularly universities, must be given complete autonomy so that merit-based decisions that promote learning are promoted and implemented. Furthermore, “the relationship between our religio-social culture and […]

By Dr. A.  R. Kemal[1] Abstract: (Despite some successes, the overall economic performance of Pakistan has been far below its potential. The paper assesses the prospects and pitfalls for future growth and development. It outlines a strategy for overcoming the constraints in the way of achieving self-sustaining progress and prosperity. – Editor). 1. INTRODUCTION “On

By Shamshad Ahmad[1] Abstract. Since its emergence in 1947, Pakistan has had to face daunting crises and challenges. The aftershocks of 9/11 have impacted on Pakistan severely necessitating radical revisions in some of its key foreign policy goals. The country is under intense international scrutiny as a frontline state in the global fight against terror.

By Walid Iqbal[1] Abstract. This paper explores the answers to a series of interrelated questions that have always revolved around the establishment, existence and governance of Pakistan, which claims to be an ideological state founded on the basis of Islam: What political order do the principles and practices of Islam envisage?  How did the political

A.G. Noorani[1] Abstract. Territorial disputes notoriously arouse fierce emotions and are difficult to resolve. India and Pakistan have fought two wars over the State of Jammu and Kashmir. The dispute has proved almost intractable unlike the disputes over the Saar, Trieste, Aaland Islands and South Tyrol. This essay explores the true reasons for the deadlock.

by Navid Zafar Abstract. The Amir of the Jamaat-e-Islami, Qazi Hussain Ahmad, gave a three-hour interview to Criterion’s Navid Zafar on 31 August 2006. After outlining   the historical events that prompted the formation of the Jamaat, he made a number of important comments which include the following:(i) the Jamaat did not oppose the Quaid-e-Azam on

by  S. Iftikhar Murshed Abstract. The conflict between Islam and the West is not a post-Cold War phenomenon as Huntington’s  “Clash of Civilizations” theory imagines – it has been going on since the early years of Muslim ascendancy in the seventh century. The foremost contemporary threat to global peace and security is terrorism from which

comment The name of this quarterly, “Criterion,” is derived from the Greek kriterion or krites (judge) which, in English, means “a standard or principle on which to base a judgement.” The purpose of the journal is to help evolve principles for policy formulation on pivotal issues that affect the lives of millions. The foremost contemporary threat to global peace