Zain Siddiqui

Rising waters

Rising waters

Older generations care little for Pakistan’s younger citizens. Published 01 Apr, 2024 07:05am
PROFILE: THE PRINCE OF GUILE

PROFILE: THE PRINCE OF GUILE

Even his rivals acknowledge that Zardari is a deal-maker par excellence. He has been written off and made a comeback so many times that his doubters have simply stopped trying. Updated 09 Mar, 2024 06:09pm

Cracking and packing, explained

The constituencies corresponding to the ones which saw close contests in the 2018 general election will be... Published 07 Feb, 2024 08:09am
A time for despair?

A time for despair?

While 2023 saw great excesses and polarisation, little will change unless the general elections bring about a more stable order. Updated 01 Jan, 2024 10:30am
Dial K for ‘Khakistocracy’

Dial K for ‘Khakistocracy’

The fourth estate has a sacred responsibility to the people. It should not continue to be selective in its outrage when it comes to matters of principle. Published 17 Mar, 2023 08:54am
Mr Dar and our ‘Inshallah economy’

Mr Dar and our ‘Inshallah economy’

There is no denying the fact that we might have avoided this painful reckoning had it not been for the disastrous antics of our current FM. Updated 06 Mar, 2023 09:58am
Trouble on Olympus

Trouble on Olympus

That is where the year ended — in stalemate, and with each side determined to out-manoeuvre the other. Updated 16 Feb, 2023 01:38pm
Till realpolitik do us part

Till realpolitik do us part

What did the prime minister sacrifice it all for? Five votes that will likely do him no good when the moment of truth arrives. Updated 31 Mar, 2022 08:58am