Arifa Noor

News and denials

News and denials

Whatever the rhetoric, these fun events only work to the benefit of the organisers and the attendees. Updated 15 Jul, 2025 11:49am
Just a film

Just a film

There are no dramatic scenes, no flourish — just a quiet, linear progression. Published 08 Jul, 2025 05:04am
Consolidating power

Consolidating power

Just when we think there is nothing more to reveal, they shed another fig leaf. Updated 01 Jul, 2025 05:50pm
Confident government?

Confident government?

The view that the rulers no longer face political challenges is to miss the woods for the trees. Published 24 Jun, 2025 05:32am
Unimportant matters

Unimportant matters

Experts have warned that these high temperatures are only going to grow with each passing year. Updated 17 Jun, 2025 09:57am
On to the budget

On to the budget

A thrilled PM is delivering speeches not only to his cabinet, but also at diplomatic events. Updated 10 Jun, 2025 10:24am
Within the corridors

Within the corridors

Book manages to provide rich details on events already reported in detail in media. Updated 03 Jun, 2025 09:29am
Hard answers

Hard answers

Many in government and beyond are convinced the chances of another attack from India are high. Updated 27 May, 2025 09:51am
Media and war

Media and war

In the middle of all the noise, there has been some serious and nuanced commentary. Updated 20 May, 2025 09:01am
A difficult neighbourhood

A difficult neighbourhood

With possibility of further clashes, it is all the more important to address some of fault lines within the country. Updated 13 May, 2025 08:32am
After the stand-off

After the stand-off

The domestic fallout will prove important in the near future as the crisis plays out. Updated 06 May, 2025 08:50am
With eyes wide open

With eyes wide open

The absolutism of the two states no longer seems to allow any space for peaceniks. Updated 29 Apr, 2025 09:09am
A question of gender

A question of gender

Men get uncomfortable when women begin to stake a claim to the political stage. Updated 22 Apr, 2025 09:24am
Economic miracles

Economic miracles

With their legitimacy crisis, the rulers are scrambling to ‘fix’ the economy rather than reforming it. Updated 15 Apr, 2025 09:02am
In fight mode

In fight mode

The bouts between political parties and establishment take a toll on country far more than they do on political parties. Updated 08 Apr, 2025 09:13am
No talks for Baloch

No talks for Baloch

Few of the Baloch "politicians" in the provincial and federal legislatures advocate dialogue. Updated 18 Mar, 2025 09:57am
Comment in chains

Comment in chains

If even opinion is unacceptable, where does this leave us as a people? Updated 11 Mar, 2025 09:22am
Is all well?

Is all well?

The government let its jitters turn a low-profile event into a successful effort of resistance. Updated 04 Mar, 2025 09:55am
Education under attack

Education under attack

Recent moves simply reveal the attitude of all governments towards education. Published 25 Feb, 2025 08:36am
The price of chocolate

The price of chocolate

Little attention is paid to any long-term strategy which might prevent vulnerable children from working in homes where they are in danger. Updated 18 Feb, 2025 09:05am