Autumn of discontent
A characteristic of hybrid rule is the duality of power, and that has its own perils.
Zahid Hussain
Pitfalls after the MPC
Most parties at the multiparty conference have played into the hands of the establishment when it suited their interests.
Of crime and punishment
The motorway rape case has exposed once again the failure of our law-enforcement and legal systems.
Battle for Karachi
The political tussle between the PPP and PTI is obstructing plans to transform Pakistan’s economic hub.
Karachi’s fault lines
It is a city that has been drenched in blood many times.
A voice of moderation
There was no mincing of words. He dared to express what others avoided saying.
PTI's two-year record
There is no sign yet of the government’s capability to take rational decisions on critical issues.
The two-year record
There is no sign yet of the government’s capability to take rational decisions on critical issues.
Intra-Afghan peace talks
In a situation where two sides have long been locked in war, it’s never easy to agree to a political transition.
Kashmir’s cry for freedom
The unending inhuman blockade and repression have had a serious effect on the population.
Regional militant sanctuaries
An estimated 6,000 to 6,500 Pakistani terrorists are operating from their bases in Afghanistan.
A farce gone too far
It is rare for an anti-graft body to have such wide-ranging powers.
New status of Hagia Sophia
The move has not only shaken the world, it has also divided the nation.
Politics of JITs
The powerful nexus of crime and politics has little to fear.
Dangerous delusions
The opposition seems to have become more coherent and forceful in challenging the government.
Justice on trial
The move against a judge of the country’s top court cannot be seen in isolation.
Leadership matters
Mixed messaging and downplaying the problem have confused the public.
A global movement
The wave of protest across the world is part of a democratic struggle to defend human rights.
Blundering into disaster
Thanks to policy confusion, we haven’t been able to contain the virus.
Afghanistan’s shifting sands
A major US concern is the militant Islamic State group gaining ground in Afghanistan.