Mr. Prime Minister, Don’t Insult My Intelligence

Posted on March 21, 2009
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Adil Najam Let me confess that I have a certain fondness for our Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani. He may not be an orator or even the take-charge leader that we needed, but there seems to be a certain air of genteelness and dignity about him. You get the sense- or, at least have […]

Why Not Manufacture Wind Turbines in Pakistan?

Posted on March 4, 2009
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Air Commodore (Retd) Azfar A. Khan The new government in Pakistan is in place since February 18, 2008 general elections. It is confronted with formidable challenges out of which power shortage is the most demanding. Due to energy shortage, the public has been warned that it should tighten its belts and get mentally prepared for […]

PIA Ban on Beards: Leave My Facial Hair Alone!

Posted on February 22, 2009
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Adil Najam According to a news item in The News, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is going to implement a ban on growing beards – except for French beards – on all male cabin crew: In a recent notification, PIA administration has announced to have reviewed its policy regarding beards, and said now male cabin crew […]

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