Populist outfits struggle to formulate policies because they excel more as disruptive movements. Updated Sep 23, 2018 08:14am

What might have happened if, Sheikh Mujeeb’s party had formed a majority government in the centre, in 1970? Updated Sep 16, 2018 07:43am

The Sunni Barelvi sub-sect narrative has been moulded by changing state narratives but have also met resistance Published Sep 09, 2018 06:56am

Does military influence deter the maturing of political institutions or propel the country to take steps that Published Sep 02, 2018 06:58am

The Sheedis of Sindh and Balochistan have an intriguing history tracing back to East Africa. Updated Aug 26, 2018 12:49pm

Is the political influence of feudalism merely a stereotype that lazy ‘experts’ keep associating with Sindh? Updated Aug 19, 2018 10:40am

Why do political parties need to reinforce their leader’s image through mystery or fantasy? Updated Aug 12, 2018 08:17am

Rigged or not, the recent polls reflected the highly polarised nature of Pakistan’s polity Published Aug 05, 2018 07:28am

Sports is no different from other fields when it comes to victimising easy targets for dirty politics. Updated Jul 29, 2018 07:59am

Democracy has always managed to resolve society’s most complex issues and tensions. Updated Jul 22, 2018 08:34am

Thirty-two candidates are vying for a constituency where no party has managed to maintain a political hold. Updated Jul 15, 2018 08:24am

The PTI leader’s act of reverence at a Sufi shrine has led to a media ruckus. But until recently, nobody would have Published Jul 08, 2018 07:16am

Do we identify with a state or religious ideology when we call ourselves Pakistani? Published Jul 01, 2018 07:08am

An entire generation of Syrian children face psychological damage, ever-increasing danger and death. Updated Jun 24, 2018 08:42am

The MQM has a lot at stake in claiming electoral supremacy in its home turf Updated Jun 18, 2018 03:28pm

Imran Khan’s colourful celebrity past has pushed him to present a stark image of himself as a political icon Published Jun 10, 2018 06:51am

Ruling elites sometimes change their ideologies to preserve their positions Published Jun 03, 2018 07:06am

The decline in the quality of political party manifestos does not mean that they are irrelevant. Updated Jun 06, 2018 04:47pm

One Islamic scholar not only had a striking influence on Gen Ayub but also advised Zulfikar Ali Bhutto later Published May 20, 2018 07:08am

NAP can never be fully implemented without reforming the sensitive amendments made to the 1973 constitution. Updated May 13, 2018 08:18am