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Judicial imperialism: Threat to democracy

When honourable judges, while claiming to enforce the constitution, render verdicts that cannot plausibly be related to the constitution the result is judicial imperialism posing a serious threat to the…

More than a personality clash

THE civil-military saga continues to be the biggest story coming out of Pakistan in the aftermath of the Kartarpur opening. Many of the guests invited for the ceremony haven’t stopped talking about all…

Judging CJP Nisar

In our culture it is impolite to judge those who pass away. We only seek forgiveness for them. It is also petty to not hold any punches when someone is…

Nisar’s Last Bet

Nisar’s last bet

In principle, ego is the antithesis of popular politics. However, there are always exceptions to the rule – one of them being Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, with a career spanning…

Chaudhry Nisar’s Politics

Chaudhry Nisar’s politics

The only politician today who can generate prompt angry rebuttals interspersed with attacks on his sanity is Chaudhry Nisar, the Minister for Interior. He holds a critical portfolio as terrorists…

Chaudhry Nisar’s Mea Culpa

Chaudhry Nisar’s mea culpa

In an enigmatic shift in our ongoing war against terror, the focus this week was on the security of our educational institutions. Sudden announcements about the closure of a number…

Nisar Should Heed Wise Counsel

Nisar should heed wise counsel

Although as the point man of a government currently braving a terror campaign, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan should provide regular updates to raise the public morale, he doesn’t…

111 Brigade: Only The Formality Remains

111 Brigade: only the formality remains

Islamabad diary Calling on the army to protect Islamabad, from dangers yet to be adequately defined, is no one-off affair. It is the latest addition to a pattern we have…

Two Parties, Two Realities

Two parties, two realities

Life at the Karachi airport isn’t quite like the calm exchanges between parliamentarians belonging to the PPP and the PML-N. Down at the airport last week, Chief Minister Qaim Ali…

Delusion Versus Reality

Delusion versus reality

Despite the three-month long continuing operation against criminals and terrorists, Karachi remains as dangerous and lawless as ever. Refuse to accept what many of our top government officials want us…