Maleeha Lodhi

The independence of both the media and ECP is fundamental to democracy. Updated 20 Sep, 2021 07:57am

The international reaction to the new government has been circumspect including from Pakistan. Updated 13 Sep, 2021 07:47am

The Taliban face many tests — of governance, averting economic collapse and containing terrorist groups. Updated 06 Sep, 2021 08:30am

In Punjab, his team needs a total overhaul. Updated 30 Aug, 2021 07:31am

Most consequential for Pakistan is whether the situation stabilises and peace is established in Afghanistan. Updated 23 Aug, 2021 07:58am

The challenge is to reimagine a Pakistan that meets the needs of its people not just its privileged elites. Updated 16 Aug, 2021 07:29am

Continuing confrontation between US and China will have far-reaching global consequences. Updated 09 Aug, 2021 09:59am

A civil war next door would pose serious threats to Pakistan’s security and multidimensional challenges. Updated 02 Aug, 2021 07:48am

So long as Afghan government forces do not collapse in the face of the Taliban’s military assaults, diplomacy will have a chance. Updated 26 Jul, 2021 07:52am

False allegations and intemperate language foster a toxic culture in which uncivil conduct is mainstreamed. Updated 19 Jul, 2021 10:29am

As Taliban continue their military advance, fears are growing in the region and beyond about what lies ahead for Afghanistan. Updated 12 Jul, 2021 07:52am

Wise political leaders strike a balance between raising their profile and engaging in overexposure. Updated 05 Jul, 2021 07:30am

Past uncivil behaviour doesn’t make it any more acceptable today. Updated 28 Jun, 2021 09:21am

Differences between US & European allies on China will not constrain America from a confrontational path. Updated 21 Jun, 2021 08:45am

A policy shift must be backed by substance otherwise it is a statement of intent not a strategy. Updated 14 Jun, 2021 08:38am

The spectre that looms is of chaos and more strife with grave implications for Pakistan. Updated 07 Jun, 2021 09:44am

For the PTI government the challenge is perhaps greater. Updated 31 May, 2021 09:00am

A ceasefire has brought the latest Israeli aggression to an end but this will only be a lull before the next storm. Updated 24 May, 2021 08:24am

The fear of an economic and technological rival has created insecurities being reflected today in US behaviour. Updated 17 May, 2021 09:02am

Transformational change in the apparatus of governance is an imperative, not a choice. Updated 10 May, 2021 08:43am