The party has to reconcile its internal contradictions if it hopes to stay competitive in the long run. Updated Aug 13, 2018 07:51am

The fundamental problem with the messianic mode of politics is that people expect you to follow up on it as well. Published Jul 30, 2018 07:29am

In an ideological vacuum, the non-cosmetic difference between the PTI and the PML-N is always going to be marginal. Published Jul 16, 2018 06:58am

In terms of origins, Karachi is where the story of a new professional elite begins in earnest. Updated Jul 02, 2018 08:03am

In a country where a sweeping change was never possible, some questions have started to resonate. Updated Jun 04, 2018 09:37pm

If confrontation is Nawaz’s chosen route then defection is a means for retaining elected office for many in Punjab. Updated May 21, 2018 09:30am

As Pakistan heads towards another election, it is worth reviewing the conflict landscape to pinpoint potential sources Updated May 07, 2018 11:01am

The PTI’s electoral strategy shifted from underdog populism to calculated competition at the constituency level. Updated Apr 23, 2018 07:25am

The thinking and rationale behind the newest scheme, and the evidence base on which it stands, need to be interrogated Published Apr 09, 2018 06:21am

The argument in favour of devolution is that it helps resolve the basic question of how power and authority are Published Mar 26, 2018 06:19am

Ahead of the general election, there are major big-ticket issues that require immediate and precise articulation. Updated Jun 06, 2018 04:46pm

Is there really a wave of sympathy further consolidating the PML-N’s chances for 2018? Updated Feb 26, 2018 01:08pm

The wilful secession of participatory rights is a pervasive feature of a number of domains in Pakistan. Published Feb 12, 2018 06:58am

Some of the most well-known industrial conglomerates in Pakistan have branched out into the services sector. Published Jan 29, 2018 07:09am

Our political system is responsive in particular moments of heightened media frenzy and public attention. Published Jan 15, 2018 07:13am

The PML-N is not alone in facing a difficult future ahead of and beyond the 2018 polls. Published Jan 01, 2018 01:19am

We’ve already covered a great deal of distance towards becoming discriminatory and intolerant in 2017. Updated Dec 04, 2017 02:02pm

We can see middle-income groups exhibiting great variation in terms of their political and social positioning. Published Nov 20, 2017 06:55am

It involves moving away from profiteering off real-estate development and infrastructure contracting. Updated Nov 08, 2017 12:04pm

The PML-N has been around for three decades, and this is the first time it’s been forced to think about a leader other Published Nov 06, 2017 07:00am