An unforgettable period
With the passing away of Gen Pervez Musharraf, a memorable era in the history of Pakistan came to an end. He was a man of determination and unquestionable integrity, with…
Power system and blackouts
On January 23, 2023, another country-wide power breakdown hit the country; not the first time, but the first of the year 2023. This time (again), an inquiry will be conducted…
Leadership, nation-building and ‘trysts’ with IMF — I
Nation-building requires visionary leadership with a strong sense of purpose and tenacity to succeed; unfortunately, such a leadership has eluded Pakistan in the past. Pakistan is the sixth most populous…
Pointless extravagance
Pakistan’s total debt has reportedly risen to Rs36 trillion. There are multiple reasons for the rise, including unnecessary and wasteful expenditures, under the non-development and development heads, incurred by rulers…
Recognising more heroes
In my article on June 22, 2019 (‘Water heroes’), I listed out a few people who can be called water heroes for Pakistan. Heroes emerge when vision meets courage. Without…
Water management
THE ushering in of a new government has generated excitement in Pakistan for a political paradigm shift, with the promise of strengthening public institutions, good governance and accountability to advance…
From crisis to consensus
The efforts being made to open the debate on the Kalabagh Dam are laudable. There are undoubtedly some problems. But these aren’t challenges that are insurmountable. We know that the…
The slum lords of Islamabad
Associated with the names of two great heroes, Bani Gala is the most celebrated slum in the land of the pure. It is a rich-man’s-slum where some of the most…
The truth about Xi’s visit
Officials in Islamabad and Beijing announced last Saturday that they had decided to postpone Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Pakistan because of the political impasse in the country. President…
Deadly tentacles of terrorism
The ghastly and cowardly attack of September 15, 2013 by Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) on Major General Sanaullah Khan, Lieutenant Colonel Tauseef Ahmad and Sepoy Irfan Sattar, has once again exposed hollowness…
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