Muhammad Shehryar Khakwani

IT industry woes

THERE’S never been a dull moment when visiting California, and as a delegate attending a technology conference, I was reminded of this once again — at least one good thing hadn’t changed in a world of Published 21 Jun, 2012 10:02pm

The promise of power

Water and power, along with security, are the main problems facing the nation. The situation is not improving at a... Published 29 May, 2010 12:00am

Absence of repercussions

THE one area in which our nation has progressed over the past few decades is in establishing freedom of the press.... Published 10 May, 2010 12:00am

When more is less

I WAS watching an interesting debate on one of the international news channels about whether our planet would be ... Published 24 Nov, 2009 12:00am

The psychological fallout

THE military has, at least for now, to a large extent resolved the Taliban threat in Malakand division. Many... Published 18 Oct, 2009 12:00am

Iran: time to move ahead

THE hanging chads of Florida, the image of a man halting advancing tanks in Tiananmen Square, the stifling of... Published 27 Jul, 2009 12:00am

Preparing, not reacting

OUR nation, at war with armed miscreants among its population and determined to root out terrorism, faces an... Published 01 Jun, 2009 12:00am

A forgotten conflict

THERE is a virtual genocide going on right now, under our very noses, largely ignored and seldom talked about. In... Published 12 May, 2009 12:00am

Darfur: A forgotten conflict

Sudanese President Al-Bashir stands charged with war crimes, yet Arab states continue to shield him - AFP/File ... Published 12 May, 2009 12:00am

Deals behind closed doors

OF late, political parties seem to be perpetually preoccupied with the issue of members crossing the floor and... Published 30 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Deals behind closed doors

OF late, political parties seem to be perpetually preoccupied with the issue of members crossing the floor and... Published 30 Mar, 2009 12:00am

Should judges become politicians?

IF I were to ask whether we should let a politician become a judge, or the COAS become president, the answer would ... Published 23 Feb, 2009 12:00am

Fewer guns, more provinces

THE best soap opera writers could not write a script matching our political on-goings. Our politicians are carrying... Published 02 Feb, 2009 12:00am