Books in brief

Published November 27, 2016

A Glimpse of the Universe: Galaxies, Stars, Black Holes, Planets and the Big Bang

Mohammad Abdullah

This overview of the composition of the universe explores cosmology, explaining celestial phenomenon such as stars, dark matter and extraterrestrial life, and also gives brief descriptions of history’s most noted astronomers.

The 45th President of America in 45 Pages

Khalid Hasan Khan

This fast-paced analysis provides a condensed description of the US electoral process, briefly explains voting patterns in the 50 states, and juxtaposes Trump’s promises and policies with views from his opponents and the ramifications of his presidency on minorities.

Conflict and Peace Studies: Review of Pakistan’s Relations with Afghanistan Pak Institute for Peace Studies

A compilation of research essays that analyse the relationship between the two countries in light of ethnic, social and political dynamics with an aim to increase empirical knowledge and promote understanding amongst policymakers.

Published in Dawn, Books & Authors, November 27th, 2016

Opinion

The Dar story continues

The Dar story continues

One wonders what the rationale was for the foreign minister — a highly demanding, full-time job — being assigned various other political responsibilities.

Editorial

Wheat protests
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Wheat protests

The government should withdraw from the wheat trade gradually, replacing the existing market support mechanism with an effective new one over the next several years.
Polio drive
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Polio drive

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Workers’ struggle
Updated 01 May, 2024

Workers’ struggle

Yet the struggle to secure a living wage — and decent working conditions — for the toiling masses must continue.
All this talk
Updated 30 Apr, 2024

All this talk

The other parties are equally legitimate stakeholders in the country’s political future, and it must give them due consideration.
Monetary policy
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Monetary policy

ALIGNING its decision with the trend in developed economies, the State Bank has acted wisely by holding its key...
Meaningless appointment
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Meaningless appointment

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