Dr Niaz Murtaza

The game has seemingly reached the phase of stalemate rather than checkmate. Published 11 Jan, 2022 07:18am

The role of state founders after freedom is mixed. Updated 28 Dec, 2021 07:39am

We are fast rejecting the key tenets of global progress. Published 14 Dec, 2021 07:39am

All our issues stem from long eras of autocracy. Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:53am

A review of six key areas shows positive trends in not even one, mainly due to autocracy. Updated 16 Nov, 2021 07:54am

New alternatives will need changes in basic values. Published 02 Nov, 2021 06:54am

The main IMF conditions have failed to deliver sustainable growth or even fiscal or external deficit reduction over four decades. Updated 20 Oct, 2021 07:54am

Unlike Gulab, this cyclone may not miss us. Published 05 Oct, 2021 07:27am

The world usually struggles to tame even real pariah and rogue regimes. Published 21 Sep, 2021 08:13am

Some see an attempt to marginalise even conservative parties Published 07 Sep, 2021 07:51am

While blame still accrues to the weak Ashraf Ghani regime, more decisive blame lies elsewhere with stronger states. Updated 24 Aug, 2021 08:20am

Policies in major areas show a state of drift. Published 10 Aug, 2021 08:47am

It is important not to normalise such groups. Published 27 Jul, 2021 06:52am

Voting by expats has clear benefits but also entails challenges. Published 13 Jul, 2021 07:29am

The budget provides no clarity on likely progress on key criteria. Published 29 Jun, 2021 07:08am

PTI’s economic record is not rosy as some say it is. Published 15 Jun, 2021 07:34am

There is no proof that the PR system gives good governance. Published 01 Jun, 2021 07:01am

Some say freedom fighters are not terrorists. Updated 18 May, 2021 09:03am

Only remittances show a positive trend. Published 04 May, 2021 06:32am

Elite bargains provide a powerful view of our political economy. Published 20 Apr, 2021 06:50am