The author is a lawyer and political analyst, in which capacity he regularly appears on TV shows and has written for various publications such as Dawn, The News andThe Friday Times. He can be reached @Jaferii.
The encroachers are the same as they were in 2007; more brazen now because their handmaidens all recognise that the sell-out date on their popularity has long passed.
Published10 Nov, 202511:02am
The people have shown how they feel about being disregarded. They have shown what they think of being played. If only their champions would believe in them.
Published23 Feb, 202412:19pm
The past year is filled with incidents of judicial orders being flouted, judicial domains being encroached upon, and a general apathy towards what even the highest court in the land had to say about the law.
Updated01 Feb, 202401:37pm
Obeying today’s SC has become optional, partially because under CJP Bandial, its actions were stripped of its moral authority. Good to see you (go), sir.
Updated16 Sep, 202303:20pm
The one lesson to learn from Shehbaz's government is that when you think it can't get any worse, the doctrinaires always make sure to prove us all wrong.
Updated09 Aug, 202312:01pm
This entire saga is about egos that fail to see that unity on this issue was so easily achievable if simple procedure had been followed.
Published14 Apr, 202305:38pm
Imran Khan is finally propagating the version of events that will likely land him in prison, but can also potentially set him free.
Published20 Mar, 202302:46pm
It just so happens that President Alvi, while ensuring his party’s demand, is helping the people get closer to choose their elected representatives as per their social contract.
Updated21 Feb, 202312:16pm
