Day: May 18, 2022

Peace through trade

Peace through trade Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry Published May 18, 2022 –   LAST week, a routine matter made headlines. The government approved appointments of trade ministers in several Pakistani embassies, including our high commission in New Delhi. Suddenly, several circles started speculating that Pakistan was about to open trade with India. Sensing the uproar, […]

Taliban shut down Afghan human rights body

Taliban shut down Afghan human rights body AFP Published May 18, 2022  KABUL: Taliban authorities on Tuesday said they had dissolved Afghanistan’s independent human rights commission as it was “not considered necessary”. Since the Taliban seized power last August, they have closed several bodies that protected the freedoms of Afghans, including the […]