Uncertain local governments The ECP is battling both the federal and provincial governments that are reluctant to hold LG polls. Updated 01 Nov, 2026 08:09am
After the emergency The government might survive constitutional challenges, but can face political risks. Updated 17 Oct, 2026 02:31pm
Avoiding transparency There is a trend of undermining processes meant to ensure transparency in public bodies. Updated 03 Oct, 2026 08:55am
Discussions on terrorism We need committees that are more active in debating national security. Updated 26 Sep, 2026 08:55am
New AJK government’s task A negotiated solution must be found for all contentious issues. Updated 05 Sep, 2026 08:22am
Dynamics of reorganisation As Pakistan debates new provinces, India’s experience offers relevant insights. Updated 22 Aug, 2026 08:58am
AJK election and beyond The new legislative assembly will have to deal with some knotty problems right after the election. Updated 26 Jul, 2026 09:20am
Eternal quest for privileges Enhanced privileges for lawmakers are problematic and raise serious questions. Updated 18 Jul, 2026 08:23am
Parliamentary budget office Many countries have parliamentary budget offices to support parliament’s independence. Updated 21 Jun, 2026 09:30am
Defections or merger? A debate on defections is raging in India after two-thirds of AAP senators joined the BJP. Published 02 May, 2026 05:58am
Crises and institutions During the past one month of the crisis, the NSC has not met even once. Updated 02 Apr, 2026 09:44am
Stopgap or long-term? The austerity plan is for a limited period and hence of limited benefit. Updated 19 Mar, 2026 09:15am
Parliamentarians’ attendance Pakistan’s parliament is not the only one which faces issues of low attendance. Updated 20 Feb, 2026 09:14am
A rare opportunity One hopes that the PM and opposition leader strive for a consensus on the next CEC. Updated 31 Jan, 2026 09:26am
Politics and governance One emotive issue or the other has been the decisive factor in elections. Updated 24 Jan, 2026 09:06am
By-elections 2025 It is difficult to comment on the fairness or otherwise of the recent by-elections at this stage. Updated 29 Nov, 2025 08:39am
Provincial autonomy Parties' top leadership designs the system to keep CMs dependent on its directions. Updated 22 Nov, 2025 09:00am
LG constitutional amendment There is a growing realisation in Pakistan that Article 140-A needs to be expanded. Updated 08 Nov, 2025 08:19am
New KP saga begins It is unclear how far the new CM’s conduct will be different from that of his predecessor. Updated 18 Oct, 2025 08:45am
Politics of boycott Traditionally, rival parties sat together in times of emergency. Not anymore, it seems. Updated 05 Sep, 2025 08:44am
