Much has been written about the damage that Gen Zia’s regime dealt to the country, but few talk about how it co-opted Published Nov 18, 2018 06:57am

State institutions may believe that a policy of appeasement avoids conflict, but in reality it offers nothing more than Published Nov 11, 2018 07:06am

According to Das when a word or phrase is vigorously repeated, it loses its meaning to the listeners. Updated Nov 04, 2018 08:29am

Doctoring history does not help to build nations but only makes it myopic and distrustful Updated Oct 28, 2018 11:27am

The optics of cleanliness campaigns have been used throughout modern history by populists Published Oct 21, 2018 07:22am

Over the years most big tent parties in the region have begun to shrink their appeal, alienating voters and leading to Published Oct 14, 2018 07:11am

A folktale’s journey through sociopolitical changes in Pakistan Published Oct 07, 2018 07:00am

The concept of Nietzsche’s uber-man lives on in Pakistani political posters. Updated Sep 30, 2018 08:06am

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