Abbas Nasir

Why rumours of poll delay?

Why rumours of poll delay?

Elections, no matter how far from ideal, serve as a release valve for the have-nots in particular. Updated 03 Dec, 2023 03:52pm
Tough choice awaits Nawaz

Tough choice awaits Nawaz

The former PM doesn’t seem to have an issue with who is facilitating his return to power. Updated 19 Nov, 2023 09:37am
No humanity in our times

No humanity in our times

The question is whether the leadership will hold to account some of its own. Updated 12 Nov, 2023 09:34am
More of the same

More of the same

Who wants to listen to balanced journalistic voices in such a polarised and charged political environment? Updated 29 Oct, 2023 09:50am
Myth of Israeli invincibility

Myth of Israeli invincibility

A loss of life for the IDF, particularly if it is heavy, will have an impact on Israeli public opinion. Updated 22 Oct, 2023 09:41am
Revolt of the hopeless

Revolt of the hopeless

It took much longer for the world to see the images of some of the 500 children killed in Gaza in Israeli missile attacks and bombing raids. Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:30am
Fresh polls are the only remedy

Fresh polls are the only remedy

The handpicked protégés of the establishment in the caretaker government are unable to deliver. Updated 08 Oct, 2023 09:14am
It isn’t rocket science

It isn’t rocket science

Those with household incomes under Rs50,000 a month cannot be expected to pay electricity bills of Rs30,000. Updated 01 Oct, 2023 09:26am
PML-N’s poll strategy torment

PML-N’s poll strategy torment

Nawaz Sharif is aware that millions of people whose lives have been destroyed by inflation will blame the PDM government. Updated 24 Sep, 2023 09:29am
Hysteria triggers or analyses?

Hysteria triggers or analyses?

Some ‘anchors’ went so far as to describe the Supreme Court verdict as a masterstroke by the establishment. Updated 17 Sep, 2023 09:27am
Who is in, who is out

Who is in, who is out

Lately, Alvi seems to have been somewhat subdued in how far he can accommodate PTI’s position. Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:35am
A hope and a prayer

A hope and a prayer

These days, any optimism is more of a prayer than a realistic assessment. Updated 03 Sep, 2023 09:38am
The need to act fast

The need to act fast

We cannot forever import more than we export, and we cannot in perpetuity spend in excess of our revenues. Updated 27 Aug, 2023 09:51am
Poignant Gibran

Poignant Gibran

There is no point in recalling how many times the Constitution has been interpreted to accommodate a usurper. Updated 20 Aug, 2023 12:10pm
Hobson’s choice

Hobson’s choice

Parties in the outgoing Assembly may have limited their own options in case the promised future does not materialise. Updated 13 Aug, 2023 09:23am
Contours of a roadmap

Contours of a roadmap

If a technocrat ascends the throne they might last longer in the role than the mandated three months because they may be given room to effect a turnaround. Updated 06 Aug, 2023 09:11am
The bleak side of Europe

The bleak side of Europe

Tragedies abound as overcrowded boats sink with a chilling regulatory. Updated 23 Jul, 2023 08:44am