Press Release by Dr. Zakhilwal related to Attorney General’s Office Ruling on his case Kabul, December 25th, 2012 On August 1st, 2012 a national TV broadcast statements of my bank accounts suggesting that the transactions shown on these documents were suspicious. I immediately responded by officially requesting the Attorney General of the Islamic Republic of […]
Archives for 2012
From FMCT to FMRT
Jameel-ur-Rehman Baloch The post world war II scenario has envisaged collective security and regionalism, both demonstrate the complete fallacy of the cliché that the world could possibly be free of all kinds of weapons in general, nuclear weapons in particular. Debates within the country and abroad have resumed concerning that will Pakistan succumb to the […]
Strategy of Kazakhstan 2050
On the Address of President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev to the people of Kazakhstan on ‘Strategy of Kazakhstan 2050: New policy of the established state’ As is known, in 1997 Kazakhstan launched wide-ranging economic and political reforms to implement the strategy ‘Kazakhstan 2030 and to establish our young state. During these years, the country managed […]
Стратегия Казахстан 2050
О Послании Президента Республики Казахстан Н.А.Назарбаева народу Казахстана «Стратегия Казахстана 2050. Новый политический курс состоявшегося государства» Как известно, в 1997 году Республика Казахстан приступила к проведению широкомасштабных экономических и политических реформ для реализации стратегии «Казахстан 2030» и становления нашего молодого государства. За эти годы стране удалось построить успешную рыночную экономику, создать принципиально новую политическую систему, […]
Asghar Khan to Tahirul Qadri
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan The other day I saw on the television , Tahirul Qadri’s hysteric declaration of his agenda to reform “the rotten lot of politicians” within three weeks, otherwise, he would lead a four million march to Islamabad, to demolish ‘Zardari’s citadel’, and like Mohammad Morsi of […]
APPROVED: Another Armed Intervention Against Another American “Islamist” Terror
Peter Chamberlin [Re: UN Security Council approves Mali intervention force] After witnessing the same deadly, hypocritical scenario unfold over and over, I am just now beginning to see the real genius that went into the Pentagon’s “Take-over-the-World Plan.” This is how you manage to wage war upon the entire world, more or less simultaneously, with […]
Will US Vision of Middle East Change on the Road to Damascus?
Ben Tanosborn It is unlikely that American leaders, from the State Department to the White House to the Pentagon will seize the Syria-opportunity as a turning point in helping bring calm and stability to the Middle East. Obama failed miserably during his first term to get Israelis and Palestinians to the negotiating table, forcefully if […]
Нейтралитет и Превентивная Дипломатия
Ашгабат, 12 декабря 2012 (nCa) — Во вторник в Туркменистане прошла конференция, посвященная нейтралитету и превентивной дипломатии. Конференция была приурочена 17-ой годовщине обретения Туркменистаном статуса постоянного нейтралитета и 5-ой годовщине открытия в Ашгабаде Регионального Центра ООН по превентивной дипломатии в Центральной Азии. Тема конференции: Нейтралитет и Превентивная Дипломатия – Основа Мира и Безопасности На пленарном […]
Neutrality and Preventive Diplomacy
Ashgabat, 12 December 2012 (nCa) — Turkmenistan hosted Tuesday an international conference on neutrality and preventive diplomacy. It was timed to coincide with the 17th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s attainment of the status of a permanently neutral country and the 5th anniversary of establishment of the UN Centre for Preventive Diplomacy in Central Asia, based in […]
Саммит СНГ – 3
Тарик Саиди Ашгабат, 10 декабря (nCa) — От Путина перейдем к рассмотрению некоторых аспектов саммита в области безопасности. Из 20 документов, подписанных по итогам саммита, 7 связанны с вопросами обеспечения безопасности: 1. Соглашение об образовании Совета руководителей подразделений финансовой разведки государств – участников СНГ. 2. Соглашение о сотрудничестве в подготовке специалистов антитеррористических подразделений в учебных […]
CIS Summit – 3
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 10 December (nCa) — Leaving Putin at the centre of CIS picture, let’s shift the focus for awhile to the security aspects of the summit. Of the 20 documents signed after the summit, the following 7 are related to some aspects of security: Agreement on creation of council of financial intelligence agencies […]
Саммит СНГ – 2
Тарик Саиди Ашгабат, 7 декабря 2012 (nCa) — Сегодня мы начинаем публикацию серии статей, посвященных Путину, человеку, который весьма вероятно пробудет в Кремле до 2024 года. Прежде чем обратиться к выступлению Путина, давайте ненадолго остановимся на декларации саммита, которая называется Ашгабадской Декларацией. Проект Декларации был подготовлен по инициативе президента Туркменистана и одобрен в ходе встречи […]
CIS Summit – 2
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 7 December 2012 (nCa) — We started this series with sharp focus on Putin, the man who is quite likely to stay in Kremlin up to 2024. Before looking at the speech of Putin, let’s turn briefly to the summit declaration, officially titled Ashgabat Declaration. The declaration was drafted at the initiative […]
Саммит СНГ – 1
Тарик Саиди Ашгабат, 6 декабря 2012 (nCa) — Повестка дня и традиции собрали всех лидеров в Ашгабаде для участия в саммите, но у всех на уме был только один вопрос: Как ходит Путин? Вопрос был решен, когда вместо обычно уверенно шагающего Путина появился хромающий Путин. Он вышел из автомобиля примерно в 14:30, опоздав на тридцать […]
CIS Summit – 1
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 6 December 2012 (nCa) — Agenda and tradition brought them to Ashgabat for the summit but the question uppermost in everyone’s mind was: How does Putin walk? The question was answered when instead of a usually bouncy Putin a limping Putin emerged from the car at about 14:30, some thirty minutes late […]
Science and Sortilege in Today’s Political Economics
Ben Tanoborn We are just a decade-short from a century since Balliol College (Oxford) introduced interdisciplinary studies in philosophy, politics and economics (PPE) as a modern alternative to the study of the Classics. Academic programs in much of the world, adopting the granting of degrees which combined the study of these three fields, have been […]
Pattie Mallette Refused to Abort her Son Justin Bieber
Clemente Ferrer “I only knew that I couldn’t. I just knew that I had to keep him and do everything as best as I could. I didn’t know how I was going to do it, but what I did know was that I couldn’t, that I couldn’t abort. I had to give the best of […]
Do You Know the History of the Afghani Currency?
The history of a country is more often than not represented also by the many twists and turns that its national currency must endure, as well. When the country is also racked by decades of turmoil, economic strife, and foreign occupations, the stories become entwined even deeper still. Afghanistan is one nation where this correlation […]
Increased intolerance of Christians in Christian countries
Clemente Ferrer “The bishops of Europe are especially aware of the manifestations of discrimination and intolerance of religion confirm that some values and rights that are fundamental to Europe are far from a reality in some countries on the continent,” said Catholic Bishop András Veres of Szombathely, Hungary, in a comment on a 2011 report […]
Romney Champions the Rich, Obama Champions… No One
Ben Tanosborn A model nation for democracy, is that what we claim to be? My guess is that many political scientists would place the US as democracy’s anti-model, not exactly the nation to emulate. For starts, here we are more than three weeks before Election Day (November 6) and people are already casting ballots in […]
Unfair subcontracting in Afghanistan: who pays?
Najib Manalai Mohamed Said Fellag, an Algerian humorist, displays in one of his shows a young Algerian embraces the Catholic faith to marry his Swiss lover. During the christening ceremony the priest pours water on him and converts him from Muslim to Catholic. Later, his wife asks him to buy some fish for a Friday […]
“Devising A Robust Defence Policy” – SSCD
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan The Senate Standing Committee on Defence (SSCD) is presently engaged in “devising a robust defense policy, aimed at making policy guidelines for the parliamentarians”, with three objectives in mind. One, to review current issues pertaining to defense; Two, to determine mandatory changes to the defense […]
A Pakistani in an Afghan Hospital
Jamil Omar Outside the snow had been falling thick and fast for the past three days, inside we were closeted in an overheated apartment with diminishing oxygen. Around midnight I felt myself drifting into Fairy Meadows – a condition first experienced during a high altitude trek around the Fairy Meadows. I tossed about a bit, […]
Person-centered healthcare and Alzheimer’s: What does it mean?
Dr. Ethelle G. Lord Long-term care facilities always promote their person-centered healthcare services. Do you know what it is and does your loved one actually receive person-centered care? How do the providers know if they are delivering person-centered care? How do system managers know where they can improve the quality of care? In the case […]
The RAP Vote: Alternative to TweedleBar’k and TweedleMitt
Ben Tanosborn Well, the second half of the quadrennial political charade is over, Pres. Barack Obama making his case for a second term in office before a friendly audience of militant Democrats at the convention in Charlotte. Tongue-in-arm Joe Biden, likely to be held accountable for his “America’s best days are ahead of us” remark, […]
The RAP Vote: Alternative to Lack of Acceptable Choices
Ben Tanosborn Almost half a millennium ago, Montaigne, in his wisdom, was telling us that “sometimes it is a good choice not to choose at all.” [Essays III.ix]. He could have been addressing what would eventually be American democracy, its captive politics, and the fantasy that voters are making a meaningful choice when casting their […]
Green-on-Blue incidents in Afghanistan: Answer from Inside
Najib Manalai During the first few months of 2012, more than 40 NATO soldiers have been killed by the Afghan National Security Forces personnel in around 32 incidents. From 2007 to 2011, 58 alliance military personnel have been killed in 26 such incidents. The rise in number of these incidents is a cause of concern […]
Основные моменты визита Президента Таджикистана в Туркменистан
Анализ nCa Ашгабат, 28 августа 2012 (nCa — Президент Таджикистана Эмомали Рахмон посетил Туркменистан 22-24 августа 2012 года. Это был очень важный визит, с тяжело нагруженно повесткой дня. В самом деле, «тяжело нагруженный» является точным описанием в данном случае, в результате чего в уме возникает образ тяжело нагруженного судна, лишь менее половины которого видна глазу. […]
Landmark visit of Tajik president to Turkmenistan
nCa Analysis Ashgabat, 27 August 2012 (nCa) — President Emomali Rahmon visited Turkmenistan, 22-24 August 2012. It was an important visit, built around a heavily laden agenda. In fact, ‘heavily laden’ is an apt description in this case, bringing to mind the image of a heavily laden ship, only less than half of which is […]
Characteristics of the Alzheimer’s Trinity in Healthcare: Hard work, Teamwork, and Dealing with Adversity
Dr. Ethelle G. Lord I am witnessing more and more the Alzheimer’s trinity in healthcare is like a battlefield. Management is pushing hard work with a skeleton crew with inadequate teamwork preparation and formation. This leaves the matter of dealing with adversity out on a limb most of the time and too often resulting in […]
Turkmenistan: Information on women’s prison, juvenile detention centre, other matters
Ashgabat, 7 August 2012 (nCa) — The foreign ministry of Turkmenistan arranged Monday a briefing for the local and foreign media. The purpose was to acquaint the journalists with the contents of the legislative bills and resolutions recently passed by the parliament of Turkmenistan. Senior officials (deputy ministers, heads of department) from the parliament, the […]
Туркменистан: информация о тюрьмах женщин, несовершеннолетних СИЗО, другие вопросы
Ашгабат, 7 августа 2012 (nCa) — Министерство иностранных дел Туркменистана провело в понедельник брифинг для местных и зарубежных СМИ. Целью брифинга стало ознакомление журналистов с содержанием законопроектов и постановлений, принятых парламентом Туркменистана в ходе недавней сессии. В ходе брифинга с докладами выступили высокопоставленные должностные лица (заместители министров, руководители департаментов) представители парламента, министерств иностранных дел, […]
Turkmenistan: Case for using intellectual property to increase GDP
What we are presenting here is not just an article; it is a key that can unlock the door to prosperity in the entire Central Asia region. We are grateful to Dr. Hanno Schaumburg and Dr. Peter Fearon for this. Ed. Introduction Prof. em. Dr. Hanno Schaumburg, Hamburg University of Technology, Germany h.schaumburg@tu-harburg.de In his […]
A small feud with BP
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 30 July 2012 (nCa) — BP conducted a presentation in Ashgabat on 16 July 2012 in connection with the launching of the latest edition of its Statistical Review. This proved to be an opportunity to confront BP on its duplicitous practices. This is the first time that the BP Statistical Review acknowledges […]
Alzheimer’s Friendly Healthcare Workforce: Tips on Treating an Alzheimer’s Patient
Dr. Ethelle G. Lord Long-term inpatient care is a reality with many baby-boomers living with Alzheimer’s. We know a cure is really not just around the corner for Alzheimer’s, it seems reasonable to find better ways for our health care workforce, including doctors in the emergency rooms and hospital staff, to strive to integrate various […]
UN Alliance of Civilizations – Fostering Innovation through Apps and Games
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Wants to Foster Innovation through Apps and Games Promoting Intercultural Dialogue The UNAOC launches Create UNAOC 2012, a global competition organized with MIT Education Arcade and Learning Games Network; International Partners include Global Voices, Fundazione Mondo Digitale, Voice of America, ICT for Peace, John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, Doha […]
4-й Инвестиционный Форум Туркменистана
4-й Инвестиционный Форум Туркменистана организован Торгово-промышленной палатой Туркменистана и компанией SummitTradeEventsLtd (Великобритания). Это мероприятие инициировано Президентом Туркменистана в 2009 году и проводится при поддержке правительства Туркменистана и Кабинета Министров. Форум состоится 17-19 октября 2012 года в бизнес – центре «Мизан» в Ашхабаде, Туркменистан. Целью форума является освещение инвестиционных возможностей для развития национальной экономики, эффективного международного […]
4th Turkmenistan Investment Forum
4th Turkmenistan Investment Forum is organised by Chamber of Commerce of Turkmenistan and Summit Trade Events Ltd (UK). This event is initiated by the President of Turkmenistan in 2009 and supported by the government of Turkmenistan and the Cabinet of Ministers. Forum will take place on 17-19 October 2012 at Mizan Conference Centre in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The […]
Eurozone crisis impact spreads further east
EBRD softens forecasts further as Russia revised down The negative impact of the eurozone crisis on emerging Europe is spreading further east as lower global demand is feeding through to lower commodity prices and generally lower risk appetite. These are now having a negative impact, particularly on Russia, according to the EBRD’s latest economic outlook. […]
Important information for students going to USA under exchange programme
nCa Report Ashgabat, 23 July 2012 (nCa) — For the young students traveling alone for the first time, it is a big leap into the unknown when they leave home for a year of study in the United States, and stay with a family they never met before. All kinds of things can happen out […]
Turkmenistan Airlines launches in-flight magazine
Turkmenistan Airlines is proud to announce the launch of their first in-flight magazine, ‘Lachyn’, meaning Falcon in the Turkmen language. The magazine will be published quarterly and will provide passengers with a wide variety of features including business, travel, culture, events, arts, food and sports. The first issue will feature articles on Turkmenistan’s Oil & […]
Police Station as Instrument of Power of Feudal Lords in Pakistan
Nadeem M Qureshi The tragedy of politics in Pakistan is that the same people, despite their dismal performance, get elected again and again. This is especially true in the rural areas of the country. And since this is where where the majority of the population live it is people elected from these areas who end […]
Prince Bandar’s Wake-Up Call
Peter Chamberlin It feels like something sinister has just occurred, but it may be a long time until we figure-out just what that was (SEE: Saudi Appointment Suggests Bigger Regional Ambitions ). When dealing with the Saudis, nothing is as it seems. Trying to understand the Saudi royal family is something like trying to decipher a hidden code–What does […]
ECO trains to boost trade
Amir Tahouri Calls for stronger ties with ECO countries lead to the expansion of the region’s railroad. The Islamic republic of Pakistan, Islamic republic of Iran and Republic of Turkey aim to upgrade their railways in an effort to increase trade efficiency encouraging the use of more trains to take cargo to the countries. Project […]
The RAP Vote: Repudiation of American Politics
Ben Tanosborn On Wednesday, July 4, Ricky “My-T-Mouth” Johnson, an obscure ghost lyricist in the rap-music world, and also an acquaintance from the early Occupy days, showed up at the porch of my historical townhouse at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. He had brought his family from Portland (Oregon) to see our famed fireworks’ display, […]
Time to Correct our Political Aberrations
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan March 1979, General Ziaul Haque directed his Corps Commanders to ascertain the likely reaction of the officers and the troops, if Bhutto was hanged, as per Supreme Court’s verdict. I was commanding 14 Division at Okara and was called for the meeting at Multan. Giving […]
Avesta: The priceless gem of our heritage
Shavkat Davlatov In terms of mankind’s journey to civilization and culture, Central Asia is in the same class as Egypt, Mesopotamia, China and India. Evolution, in part, picks speed and adjusts direction when revolutionary ideas are embraced by large groups of people. In their own time, the Iliad and Odyssey of Homer, the Veda and […]
Центральноазиатская конференция – описание слона по частям
Тарик Саииди Ашгабат, 7 июля 2012 (nCa) — В четверг в Ашгабаде началась двухдневная 14-я Центральноазиатская конференция СМИ, организованная ОБСЕ и Министерством иностранных дел Туркменистана. Тема конференции – «От традиционных к онлайновым медиа: передовая практика и перспективы». Основной вопрос повестки первого дня конференции состоял в том, что Интернет и социальные сети должны быть свободными и […]
Central Asia Media Conference – Partial description of elephant
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 6 July 2012 (nCa) — The two-day 14th Central Asia Media Conference, organized by the OSCE and the foreign ministry of Turkmenistan, started Thursday in Ashgabat. The theme of the conference is – ‘From traditional to online media: best practices and perspectives.’ The lead concept on the first day of the conference […]
3rd Turkmenistan Gas Congress Post show report – TGC 2012
Avaza welcomed the leading world oil & gas community at the 3rd Turkmenistan Gas Congress 2012, 23-24 May The 3rd Turkmenistan International Gas Congress was held on the 23rd -24th of May in “Avaza” the National Tourism zone on the Turkmenistan Caspian Sea coast. The congress attracted about 500 delegates, representing over 150 organisations from […]