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Was Imran’s visit to China a failure? Yes. Here’s why
Pakistan doesn't understand the Chinese conceptualisation of CPEC.
Adnan Rasool
Pakistan hasn’t succeeded in reforming its bureaucracy in the past. Can the PTI deliver?
Reform under the current process won't succeed as everyone part of it has been involved for years to no effect.
The IMF’s corrective measures will be harsh. Here’s how the government can get straight to policymaking
Economies do not run on populist appeal, they are run through serious policymaking processes.
Puranay problems that Naya Pakistan has to deal with
All we can do is wish the chosen well and hope things work out for the best because we have no other choice.
The problem is in the system, not democracy: why Pakistan needs proportional representation
Our system is not broken, it is just simply the wrong system.
Busting the myth that all MPAs and MNAs get development funds
Development funds are a powerful tool for MPAs and MNAs to yield power locally but, in reality, that is not the case.
Elections 101: What are your MPAs and MNAs actually meant to do?
It is not their job to fix roads, public parks or create jobs for their constituents.
Pakistani scholars face bigger hurdles than Indian visa refusals in accessing global academia
Pakistani scholars operate in an ever-shrinking space regionally and globally to hone their skills and share ideas.
How can a country of 200 million only have four provinces?
A federal system like ours is strengthened when control and authority are not concentrated.
A Pakistan Muslim League without the Sharifs. Yes, it may happen
Dynastic politics is done given the trajectory of democracy in our country.
Why Aamir Liaquat
Simply put, it's cheap publicity.
A curated win in Senate means nothing if you get wiped out in general elections
PML-N can bag enough seats in Punjab, KP and Balochistan to win majority if the opposition operates without alliances.
Judicial independence is vital for democracy but judicial activism can be counterproductive
An institutional showdown, if it ever comes down to that, could damage the sanctity of our democracy.
The PTI is split down the middle and Imran has no clue what to do about it
When push comes to shove, Imran goes with Tareen’s candidate because of the myth that his candidates can deliver votes.
The primary spin
Away from the spectacle of televised debates and gaffes, the agenda for the next American president is being set by
Does anyone remember Kasur?
Incidents like Kasur will keep reoccurring because a conversation on the issue scandalises us more than the crime itself
What Pakistan needs beyond brick and mortar
The Chinese investment is touted as proof of global investor confidence returning. But, that's not the complete picture.
Our government is MIA — now real work can be done
With politicians doing practically nothing, the military, judiciary and bureaucracy can extend their plans.
#WeWillNeverForgetToForget — our #Fail
We would much rather follow up on national tragedies with a quibbling game on social media than progressive discourse.
The joke that is the Senate elections
Why even bother having senate elections? Let's cut out the hypocrisy and put up Senate seats for open bidding.