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The security policy challenge
To counter terrorism, the PTI promises a four-fold strategy.
Muhammad Amir Rana
The China challenge
The PTI government will still have to contend with institutional wrangling over foreign policy.
Religion and politics
The electoral participation of groups like the ASWJ is everything except deradicalisation.
The dream of connectivity
Many see regional connectivity as a remedy for all our economic and geopolitical issues.
Vote for change
Does political sloganeering align with the majority’s aspirations?
Vote for change
Does political sloganeering align with the majority’s aspirations?
‘Manageable aggression’
The power elites on both sides have apparently become used to non-peace.
The role of religion in polls
Traditionally, religio-political parties have struggled to find an inspiring agenda and narrative.
They are coming back
Returning militants cannot be taken into custody merely on the basis of suspicion.
Mother of all confusions
Banned militant groups are continuously giving Pakistan diplomatic stress.
Review of security doctrine
Old and new challenges have compelled Pakistan to review its security and geopolitical priorities.
Afghan peace challenge
The year 2018 may further complicate the Afghan challenge for Pakistan.
Decree against Afghan Taliban
To what extent can a fatwa affect the resistance movement of the Afghan Taliban?
NON-FICTION: TELL ME NO LIES
A philosophical exploration of truth provides interesting insights
Rise of Barelvi activism
It is yet uncertain which Barelvi group will be able to consolidate its position before the elections.
Fixing Afghanistan
The US knows the sensitivities involved and will continue exploiting these to get Pakistan to cooperate.
The many ‘sins’ of a liberal
Being labelled a ‘liberal’ in Pakistan is tantamount to being accused of treachery.
Anarchy of ideologies
It is ironic that a militant group has become the custodian of the national ideology.
Constitutional authority
Paramilitary forces have been used in tackling conventional criminal and terrorist threats.
A normal September
This time last year Pakistan’s civilian and military leaderships were struggling to counter India.