A federal system like ours is strengthened when control and authority are not concentrated. Updated May 09, 2018 04:33pm

Dynastic politics is done given the trajectory of democracy in our country. Updated Apr 17, 2018 12:43pm

Simply put, it's cheap publicity. Updated Apr 12, 2018 01:39pm

PML-N can bag enough seats in Punjab, KP and Balochistan to win majority if the opposition operates without alliances. Published Mar 15, 2018 05:00pm

An institutional showdown, if it ever comes down to that, could damage the sanctity of our democracy. Updated Feb 26, 2018 08:29pm

When push comes to shove, Imran goes with Tareen’s candidate because of the myth that his candidates can deliver votes. Updated Feb 16, 2018 06:02pm

Away from the spectacle of televised debates and gaffes, the agenda for the next American president is being set by Published Oct 11, 2015 07:31am

Incidents like Kasur will keep reoccurring because a conversation on the issue scandalises us more than the crime itself Published Oct 05, 2015 04:55pm

The Chinese investment is touted as proof of global investor confidence returning. But, that's not the complete picture. Published Jun 01, 2015 02:44pm

With politicians doing practically nothing, the military, judiciary and bureaucracy can extend their plans. Updated Mar 31, 2015 01:05pm

We would much rather follow up on national tragedies with a quibbling game on social media than progressive discourse. Updated Mar 17, 2015 07:26pm

Why even bother having senate elections? Let's cut out the hypocrisy and put up Senate seats for open bidding. Updated Mar 11, 2015 05:01pm

They can’t claim to be strangers in a strange land, but for many expats, patriotism is still tied to Pakistan. Published Jan 25, 2015 11:33am

It is now time for the second generation of Pakistani-Americans to come out and play, but before that, they have to set Published Jan 25, 2015 07:43am

If cronyism has to exist, the least the govt can do is keep it in some sort of balance with governance and progress. Updated Jan 20, 2015 06:02pm

Our attention span as a nation is only as long as the time a hashtag survives on Twitter's trending list. Updated Jan 15, 2015 08:11pm

Their disappointment with governance will never end until our middle classes start being upfront about what they want. Updated Dec 16, 2014 03:11pm

The current deadlock is a case of game theory where the rewards are higher if both parties defect rather than cooperate. Updated Nov 17, 2014 05:01pm

The current structure is plagued with deep-set problems which need an out-of-the-box solution, not superficial fixes. Published Nov 10, 2014 07:21pm

It's a common belief that there are two kinds of govts in Pakistan: military and civilian. Actually, there is only one. Updated Nov 05, 2014 11:27am