Stories by Dr Shuja Ahmed Mahesar

The struggle for identity

The struggle for identity

The Lahore Resolution was not merely an ideological triumph. It brought the Muslim community to the cusp of a new era of... Published 23 Mar, 2026 07:57am
Jinnah’s principle of pluralism

Jinnah’s principle of pluralism

AT present, Pakistan is confronting a state of unending turmoil and an immense democratic predicament primarily... Published 25 Dec, 2025 07:39am

Resolution, partition & its legacy

AS Pakistan marks its 78th Independence Day, the nation stands with renewed pride, reaffirming the vision of its... Published 14 Aug, 2025 08:38am
Leadership in South Asia’s dynamics

Leadership in South Asia’s dynamics

“International politics in the early half of the twentieth century began to transform the political landscape of South Asia. Published 25 Dec, 2023 10:21am
Climate chaos

Climate chaos

The feudal system survives with all its destructive traits. Published 22 May, 2023 07:04am
The long road to Pakistan

The long road to Pakistan

The British made their first connection with India through the East India Company (EIC), which had been established... Published 27 Mar, 2023 09:24am
The Quaid was the ultimate democrat

The Quaid was the ultimate democrat

SHOULD people be changed to suit the system, or should the system be reformed to suit the people? The debate in... Updated 16 Feb, 2023 01:33pm
The Unbearable Politics Of Stasis

The Unbearable Politics Of Stasis

Dynastic politics and factionalism reflect a worsening dynamic within Pakistani political parties but Dr Shuja Mahesar believes... Published 14 Aug, 2022 08:02am
Leadership, acumen and struggle

Leadership, acumen and struggle

Luckily for the Muslims of the subcontinent, the Indian National Congress did not have a Jinnah in its ranks. As has been famously Published 26 Dec, 2021 04:20am