Javed Jabbar

Pakistan’s electoral system — an illusion of true representation

Pakistan’s electoral system — an illusion of true representation

Winning parties often mirror only a fraction of registered voters, leaving the fate of the majority hanging in the balance. Urgent reforms, including compulsory voting, are required to restore true democracy and represent the will of the people. Published 05 Feb, 2024 12:31pm
NON-FICTION: HITTING THE RIGHT NOTES

NON-FICTION: HITTING THE RIGHT NOTES

A relatively slim volume belies the enormous value it contains in terms of documentation about the musical heritage of Pakistan... Published 21 Jan, 2024 09:32am
Jinnah in 1923: Ferment at mid-age

Jinnah in 1923: Ferment at mid-age

Studying Jinnah's leadership in the early 1920s would enhance Pakistan's leadership capacity in 2023-24. Updated 25 Dec, 2023 11:12am
NON-FICTION: WORDS AS WEAPONS

NON-FICTION: WORDS AS WEAPONS

A compilation of selected articles by late columnist Irfan Husain from nearly three decades showcases his consistently honest... Updated 19 Nov, 2023 07:19pm
Inner-dependence and Independence

Inner-dependence and Independence

Inner-dependence is distinct from the more external, material aspects of Independence, as also of Inter-dependence. Updated 14 Aug, 2023 10:23am
A malleable charter

A malleable charter

The Constitution has shown remarkable capacity for change. Published 15 Apr, 2023 04:57am
Reflections around a Resolution

Reflections around a Resolution

The concept and edifice of Pakistan deserve — in the tumult and torment of conditions today — reverential respect for each shade of opinion. Published 23 Mar, 2023 02:09pm
A Misrepresented Tragedy

A Misrepresented Tragedy

Five decades on, Javed Jabbar highlights reasons why the loss of East Pakistan in 1971 is still a subject of considerable debate. Published 14 Aug, 2022 07:24am
A ROBUST CULTURAL MOSAIC

A ROBUST CULTURAL MOSAIC

An assortment of cultural interventions by the state, the flag-bearers of religion, and modernist forces have enabled Pakistani... Published 14 Aug, 2022 07:12am
Eighty seconds

Eighty seconds

Over 600 individuals toiled in myriad ways... Updated 06 Aug, 2022 09:24am

1940 had a global context

Cataclysmic events as well as multiple and diverse factors on a global scale shaped the world in which the struggle for Pakistan. Published 23 Mar, 2022 10:43pm
NON-FICTION: A MUSICAL TREASURE

NON-FICTION: A MUSICAL TREASURE

Compendium, catalogue, personal narrative and panoramic survey, a new book is a feast of facts about film music from Pakista... Published 23 Jan, 2022 07:06am
An ‘extremist’ par excellence

An ‘extremist’ par excellence

Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah had a progressive, visionary streak of extremism rooted in non-violence, civility and respect... Published 26 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Truths and dialogue

Truths and dialogue

Rigid limits coexist with information in the mediascape. Published 16 Sep, 2021 08:44am

Independence and Inter-Dependence

Instead of focussing disproportionately on the bad, there is a need to use Independence Day as illumination for the good Published 15 Aug, 2021 02:16am
Arabic Pakistan?

Arabic Pakistan?

Every Muslim here is immersed in religious expressions. Published 18 May, 2021 05:52am