IDPs vs Qadri: Pakistan 'caught in a TuQ'

Published
32

As local news channels went all out in covering the grand event that was Dr Tahirul Qadri's dramatic arrival in Pakistan, Twitter users on Monday lamented that airtime consumed by the Pakistan Awami Tehreek chief should instead be given to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) pouring out from North Waziristan.

Critics observed that the plight of refugees from the Agency that have been displaced by the ongoing Zarb-iAzb operation has been sidelined as Qadri's arrival has taken priority.

Opinion

Editorial

Referendum talk
Updated 14 Nov, 2026

Referendum talk

Unless the PPP is deliberately using Sindh as a bargaining chip, it should issue a clarification with a clear, consistent position on new administrative units, not one tailored to protect its home turf.
Mineral wealth
Updated 14 Nov, 2026

Mineral wealth

Minerals should not be presented as a solution to Pakistan’s long-term economic difficulties. The aim should be to build an industrial base rather than export raw materials.
Late diagnosis
14 Nov, 2026

Late diagnosis

AS we mark World Diabetes Day today, Pakistan faces a troubling question: how many people are living with diabetes...
Climate challenges
Updated 13 Nov, 2026

Climate challenges

Pakistan cannot afford to confront its climate crises one disaster, one season and one international summit at a time.
Under fire
Updated 13 Nov, 2026

Under fire

KP police are increasingly vulnerable as they play a frontline role in ongoing operations against terrorists.
Used car imports
13 Nov, 2026

Used car imports

THE government’s effort to restrict used car imports appears to be faltering. So suggest the numbers. Despite...