A voice for the voiceless
When Usman Kakar spoke in the Senate of Pakistan, he was undoubtedly one of the sanest voices that represented the sentiments of the people. Though he was a Pashtun nationalist,…
A selfless politician
Abdul Rahim Khan Mandokhel’s recent death at the age of 81 brought to an end his life-long commitment to Pakhtun nationalism and loyalty to the family of the late Abdul…
Balochistan’s undying dream
WHOEVER wishes to understand Balochistan’s political travails, and the aspirations and frustrations of its long-suffering people, should read the history of their political awakening and the formation of their first…
A new social contract
We are told that Pakistan is facing serious threats at its eastern and western borders – and indeed it is a reality that the situation on both fronts is serious.…
A pretext for control
The two nationalist Mahmoods have no relations with this writer. But the points that they have raised recently make a lot of sense and need to be highlighted. Mahmood Khan…
Reconciliation is the best path
Nawabzada Changez Khan Marri’s becoming chief minister of Balochistan may portend the beginning of interesting times for Balochistan and Pakistan. His father, Nawab Khair Bakhsh Khan Marri, is a legend…
Reconciliation is the best path
Nawabzada Changez Khan Marri’s becoming chief minister of Balochistan may portend the beginning of interesting times for Balochistan and Pakistan. His father, Nawab Khair Bakhsh Khan Marri, is a legend…
‘Bugging’ Wali Bagh for ANP prospects: Election Outlook-VII
"Is he a Pakhtun?,"* an ailing 89-year-old Khan Abdul Wali Khan asked his son Sangeen Wali in Pashto as he began to inquire about the identity of this writer. Lying…
