The electoral mess
The verdicts of the election tribunals announced so far and the debates generated by them have amply demonstrated the need for review of the safeguards created for ensuring fair elections.…
It’s just a debate
Make or break. Win or lose. Change perceptions. Transform opinions. These are some objectives of the importance of Leadership communication. The American Presidential debates are prime example of this see…
Home again
ON our beautiful walk home somewhere in Spain, we spotted a market on a quiet road with the name ‘Supermarket D’Omar’. It was a picture perfect moment as the two…
The new mayor on the block
A Jihadist. A terrorist. A communist. A Muslim. A lunatic. A firebrand. A socialist. A reformist. These and many others are the tags and labels being given to Zohran Mamdani…
Pakistan ready for AI in governance?
In the digital age, the world is undergoing a significant shift. Artificial intelligence (AI), once the stuff of science fiction and confined to elite research labs, is now an active…
Governance on the brink
Pakistan today stands at a paradox. On the one hand, it boasts one of the youngest populations in South Asia, a resilient entrepreneurial class and a growing digital footprint. On…
Informed choices
In the 19th century, the modern form of political parties along with parliamentary and electoral systems originated in Europe and the US. Regardless of the political orientation of parties across…
Indonesia’s ‘smooth’ polls a beacon in sea of strongmen
Indonesia pulled off a complex yet peaceful election across its vast - and ethnically diverse - island territory this week, cementing its place as a democratic beacon in a sea…
MAGA diplomacy: Pakistan and Trump
Donald Trump’s electoral victory as the 47th US president has triggered debates worldwide on its likely repercussions for the US, its allies and the rest of the world. Pakistan which…
Women and change
WITH their unwavering courage, Pakistani women have been challenging the odds and reshaping the country’s social and political landscape. Their increasing participation in political and rights movements, a testament to…
