Image often mirrors reality
Going by the arrogance of our rulers, one seriously doubts that they would be open to any counsel, but try one must.
Abbas Nasir
Same page, same difference
Winning the 2013 election, Nawaz appeared to be different to the compliant politician who’d been nurtured by Zia.
A personal loss
It is incumbent on journalists to also acknowledge that the role of professionals like Niloufer is not celebrated enough
Must-haves for Islamic channel
Opening up our own societies and moving them in the direction of tolerance for diverse opinions would go a long way.
Is the PTI getting nervous?
What is the govt fearing that it feels it must acquire the capacity to take cases against media to special tribunals?
Don’t kill the golden goose
The law minister’s threat that he’d be asking the centre to assume control of Karachi suggested his acumen has ...
What the PTI can do
On coming to power, rather than show maturity and self-confidence, the PTI started to resemble a nervous wreck.
Growing up in the 1960s
Looking at the statistics, the economy grew healthily. So, was everything really hunky-dory?
Institution vs the individual
Once in a position of power self-preservation — which is not the same as enlightened self-interest — guides our hand.
Tribute to Spain's public health services
This fall was different. The pain was enough to drive anyone insane.
A robust response that’s viable too
The diplomatic option is the only one available, although in 72 years it has delivered nothing.
Constructive criticism schooling
The really positive aspect of NAB’s zealous work is that where it does not have evidence of corruption it ...
Opposition strikes back
If Hasil Bizenjo is indeed elected Senate chairman, it would be a very significant development.
Innocent till proven guilty
One wonders why Rana Sanaullah, who told a number of journalists in recent
weeks that he feared arrest...
Opposition’s way forward
The only concrete manifestation of the opposition’s coming together was the decision to change the Senate chairman.
A technocratic heaven?
The consumerism that easy cash fuelled in society can be blamed for many of our problems after Musharraf stepped down.
The scary ‘kill’ fetish
We could opt for the democratic path where the rulers accept legitimate criticism.
Indignity or a security check?
Passing through Pakistan’s airport security can be an ordeal for those with disabilities.
PM’s toughest test
Business leaders emphasised the importance of continuity of policies.
A government in disarray
While the prime minister is keen on being seen as the man in charge, evidence is emerging to the contrary.