China’s long march
Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese characteristics is three-pronged: i) factors-in the history of the CPC-led revolution and the journey of sacrifice and nation-building that ensued thereafter; ii) acknowledgement…
The Pashtun long march
This year will mark the 71st year of Pakistan’s independence. It would be correct to say that most Pakistanis today are better off than the Indian subjects of the British…
Article 245 and the long march
How long the march will be is what will decide how August 14 ends up for Pakistan. Million, half-a- million or less. Spread longitudinally on the narrow roads of Islamabad’s…
Lessons of ‘long march’
Dr. Tahirul Qadri’s long march to Islamabad is over and done. It shook the political spectrum — at least for the five days that it held the nation in thrall.…
Long march & the blundering government
This is how the government plans to kill the spirit of those who are demanding accountable exercise of State and Executive authority through rule of law ensured through an independent…
The long and short of Khan’s march
CAN Imran Khan force early elections? This question will gain greater relevance this coming week when the PML-N-led government declares its intention to make that call, or opt to complete…
A long winding road
Bhurgri (also spelled Bhurgari) is essentially a Baloch tribe that settled in Sindh a couple of centuries ago. Today, the community reflects a Baloch-Sindhi identity, with most members speaking Sindhi.…
March of folly
BEYOND the wave of triumphalism and jingoism prevailing in Pakistan and India after the recent military confrontation, cooler and saner thinking must prevail in the subcontinent. Both countries were far…
Tariffs caused US Treasury market dislocations, raising longer term concerns
The searing selloff in Treasuries this week in response to tariffs caused dislocations in the world’s biggest bond market, as hedge funds unwound some debt-fuelled bets and investors raised concerns…
