An ode to the political worker
PAKISTAN’S history is replete with the heroism of political workers who have repeatedly demonstrated that their commitment to democratic ideals is total and that they will risk life, limb, and…
People and governance
Even as elections approach, the people’s will to demand what they need most of all appears to be largely absent. Amidst the smog that holds Lahore in a perpetual haze…
Tales from a labour activist
There are plenty of biographies written by civil and military bureaucrats. But they tend to focus on their achievements instead of failures and present a picture in which others are…
Legacy of courage
On October 23, 2011, Begum Nusrat Bhutto’s death marked the end of an era in Pakistani politics, leaving a void that was deeply felt by the Bhutto family, political parties,…
Khan’s strategy
The recent political manoeuvrings of Imran Khan have created an impression that he is a true Machiavellian. In his recent speech at a public gathering in Lahore, he again tried…
Constitutional amendments: Part – III
The sixth constitutional amendment – passed in December 1976 – made a mockery of the constitution. It allowed the chief justice of the Supreme Court and high courts to complete…
A fighter to the last
Veteran Baloch progressive leader and president of the Awami Workers Party (AWP) Yousuf Mustikhan passed away early morning on September 29, 2022 after a prolonged struggle against cancer. Wrapped in…
Rising intolerance
It took the Pakistani nation 26 years after independence to reach a common and unified constitution by 1973, which was signed by all the political parties then in parliament. In…
The die is cast
Amidst much anticipation, the Multi-Party Conference (MPC) was held in Islamabad on September 20, 2020, hosted by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and its young chairperson Bilawal-Bhutto Zardari. Almost the…
Remembering Usman Kakar
In his four decades long political struggle, Usman Khan Kakar strived to remain on the right side of history and relentlessly campaigned to write the fate of his people. Throughout…
