Back to Afghan peace talks?
Pakistan should avoid giving the impression that it can deliver the Taliban to the negotiating table.
Zahid Hussain
THE LAST COUP
It has been 20 years since October 12, 1999, when Pakistan witnessed its last formal military coup.
The maulana factor
The JUI-F chief is trying to stay politically relevant. His desperation is obvious.
Another reshuffle on the cards
A major challenge for the ruling party is the collapse of governance in Punjab and KP.
The diplomatic battleground
The Houston ‘Howdy Modi’ rally demonstrated the growing influence of the Indian diaspora in the US.
Fighting Kashmir’s case
The UNGA provides an excellent forum for PM Khan to present a strong case for the people of IHK.
Exiting Afghanistan
It is still unclear what kind of political setup the Taliban would be willing to work within.
Policy adrift
The world’s silence over India’s actions in IHK also reflects our diplomatic failure.
Second innings for Gen Bajwa
The security situation may be a factor, but there have been more pressing reasons for the extension.
Rise of virulent nationalism
The BJP’s politics, rooted in Hindu supremacist groups, has polarised India.
A sinister move
It is an extremely ominous situation. The Indian escalation will have global implications.
Perils of authoritarianism
One year down the road, there has been deterioration instead of improvement in governance.
Moving forward
The US needs Pakistan’s support to extricate itself from a festering war it has never been able to win.
Crisis of the judiciary
The Judge Arshad Malik scandal has become an explosive political issue.
End of a glorious chapter
The closure of Herald marks the end of one of the brightest chapters in independent journalism in Pakistan.
Back to horse-trading
Neither horse-trading nor political witch-hunts can provide stability to the government.
Trump’s war games
Getting involved in the Iran-US conflict in any way will be disastrous for Pakistan.
House of feud
In the last 10 months, there has hardly been any serious debate on critical policy matters inside the NA.
Back in the dock
Asif Ali Zardari epitomises the perpetual ironies of Pakistani politics.
The gathering storm
The stand-off is turning serious with the government refusing to withdraw the reference.