Saad Rafique’s example
A LOT of the PML-N’s politics in Lahore since the July general election has featured Khawaja Saad Rafique, supported by his younger brother Khawaja Salman Rafique. The pair has come…
Beyond the polls
Beyond the tall claims politicians made during their election campaigns lie tough ground realities that public representatives now have to face. During their campaigns, some politicians promised to offer 300…
A judge with a heart
Maqbool Baqar retired as judge of the Supreme Court on Monday, April 4. His last few years on the bench have been examples of the greatest courage shown by a…
Suicide or murder?
FOR an accused in Pakistan, redemption lies in the ability to plead your innocence in front of those who matter. Sadly, they are not the courts because, had it been…
Lessons from the by-polls
The by-polls held on October 14 were not about making or breaking the government, wreaking havoc in political parties, and changing the overall composition of seats in the respective assemblies.…
Government servants or public servants
The phrase 'government servant' is taken literally by government. This literal understanding and compliance of this world is in conflict with their real role and responsibility of a government servant,…
Government servants or public servants
The phrase 'government servant' is taken literally by government. This literal understanding and compliance of this world is in conflict with their real role and responsibility of a government servant,…
The original prime suspect
RANA Sanaullah’s arrest earlier this week signals a new chapter in which the PML-N is most likely going to struggle to survive. It was only a matter of time, many had…
Our post-poll blues
An Imran wave – not a high tide, though – has risen from the general elections held on Wednesday and, finally, the old warrior is set to realise his dream…
No sweets, only a smile
NO surprise basket of sweets arriving at the newspaper office in the early hours after the polls this time. Instead, you will have to make do with a broad grin.…
