The law on defection is clear and leaves no room for ambiguity. Published Jul 08, 2019 07:04am

There are four serious flaws in the process of preparing, passing and implementing the annual budget. Published Jun 17, 2019 06:51am

Neither the presidential nor the parliamentary form of government is a guarantee against instability. Published Apr 12, 2019 06:43am

A raise in the MPAs’ salaries should be allowed. Published Mar 29, 2019 07:05am

The failure to fill the ECP vacancies can be attributed to the PM’s reluctance to talk to the opposition leader. Published Mar 18, 2019 06:33am

At the heart of a production order is people’s right to be represented in parliament by their elected lawmaker. Published Mar 04, 2019 06:54am

Parliament’s first six months will be remembered more for the bitter, ongoing feud between the PTI and the opposition. Published Feb 17, 2019 07:44am

One may argue that there is good reason for not formally inducting the judiciary into such dialogues. Updated Feb 03, 2019 10:05am

With changing times and the advent of new technologies, legislatures need to reinvent themselves. Published Jan 21, 2019 07:09am

If parliamentary proceedings are to be meaningful, the leadership will have to lead by example. Published Jan 04, 2019 07:08am

The relatively small number of politicians in the NAB accountability cycle is perhaps no consolation. Published Dec 22, 2018 06:01am

Committees in any parliament are considered to be the latter’s eyes, ears and even brain. Updated Nov 27, 2018 04:30pm

The polls seem to indicate that voters have not been swayed by the incumbency factor. Published Oct 29, 2018 06:51am

A ruling party, like the present one, has coalition partners and they have to be kept in good humour. Published Oct 12, 2018 07:28am

The complaints of the political parties need to be seriously investigated. Published Jul 28, 2018 07:02am

International observers seldom pass judgement on the integrity of an election. Published Jul 23, 2018 07:09am

The practice is common in democracies which have yet to establish the credibility of their institutions. Updated Jun 28, 2018 07:49am

An overhaul of constitutional provisions relating to caretaker set-ups was undertaken by the 18th Amendment. Updated Jun 10, 2018 07:14pm

Why can’t we allow the elected government to continue during the poll period in caretaker mode? Updated May 28, 2018 08:27am

Given our past poll history, will Pakistan be able to prevent interference in the next general election? Published Apr 30, 2018 06:55am