Political circus: will this ever end?
Perhaps, the immediate answer from any of my compatriots to this interrogative caption is, no. A vehement, no. There is no likelihood of peace between the warring factions of the…
Political arena
The Prime Minister has written a letter to the Speaker of the National Assembly to take steps for making electoral reforms. It is a step in the aftermath of recent…
Divided allegiance?
THE recent disclosure of nationality status of special assistants to the prime minister has caused quite a stir in the media. The debate, however, is largely focused on individuals instead…
Question of allegiance
How does one ascertain loyalty? This is the question at the heart of Article 63(1)(c) of the constitution, as interpreted recently by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, which maintains that…
Question of allegiance
How does one ascertain loyalty? This is the question at the heart of Article 63(1)(c) of the constitution, as interpreted recently by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, which maintains that…
Our political future
In my last article, ‘One hundred days’ published in these pages on June 12, I had argued that the PTI’s ‘100 days’ plan lacks economic strategy as it lumped together…
Political consciousness
The spectacular victory of the BJP in Uttar Pradesh (UP) has left many flabbergasted, prompting them to question the level of political consciousness among people in India. The ultra-right Hindu…
Political cons and white-collar crooks
Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif hit the nail right on the head when the other day he stressed the need for depoliticising the Sindh police with a view to shoring…
No quick fixes in Balochistan
THE deadly terrorist attack in Quetta has reignited debates surrounding the security situation in Balochistan. Predictably, hawkish voices have sought to discredit advocates for political reconciliation. This knee-jerk reaction merits…
Case of the missing poet
YET another case of alleged enforced disappearance has demonstrated the impunity granted to certain forces in the country, which consider themselves above the law in an increasingly repressive dispensation. Ahmad…
