Health Sector Reforms in Punjab

Abdul Rashid Shakir Physically strong, emotionally stable, educationally qualified and vocationally trained human resource is a real asset of any society. Welfare countries around the globe invest liberally in the health, education…

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,…

Punjab: Making Governance More Responsive

Abdul Rashid Shakir ‘Ease, Efficiency & Effectiveness (3Es)’ along with ‘Better, Faster & Cheaper (BFC)’ are cornerstones of a responsive governance in modern tech-savvy society, where netizens expect their government…

Punjab: Banking on IT & Education Sector Reforms for Development

Abdul Rashid Shakir The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) of the 21st century, characterized by rapid advances in the cutting edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Augmented and Virtual…

  Punjab: Marching Towards a Welfare Society

Abdul Rashid Shakir The provision of credible social protection, quality education, universal healthcare and enabling environment for economic growth are among the hallmarks of a welfare society. Punjab Government, under…

05 FEB: KASHMIR-THE STOLEN HEAVEN

Abdul Rashid Shakir  ([email protected]) While dusting off annals of partition of the Subcontinent some seven decades ago, one comes across a classic case of cunning connivance between the proponents of…

Reeling Indian Juggernaut in the Himalayas

By : Abdul Rashid Shakir  India’s hegemonic posture and expansionist designs in the South Asia can be well appreciated if we dissect its lethal miscalculations on economic and political fronts.…