New political party vows to clean up Delhi government
Wearing white caps and armed with brooms, volunteers of India's fledgling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), or the common man's party, are out in strength across the Indian capital. The broom…
Political finance
Outside election years, a major national party typically requires Rs5–10 billion a year just to function. This covers continuous political operations, not campaigning – and this in a system with…
It’s too political
I’M surprised the lords ruling my algorithm did not alert me about Jan Komasa’s film Anniversary, or that it didn’t receive the media attention it deserved. I read up on…
A political legacy forged in courage
In 1967, Pakistan witnessed the birth of a political movement that had been gathering strength long before it found a name. The debates surrounding the 1965 war and the Tashkent…
US delays key jobs report due to government shutdown
The United States suspended the publication of a key employment report Friday as a partial government shutdown entered its third day, casting a fog over the health of the world’s…
Regional political upheavals
NEPAL is in the midst of significant political upheaval. Mass protests, overwhelmingly populated by young people, have led to the ouster of the government, after initial retaliation by security forces…
Political revenge
A POLITICAL activist known for his engaging debating style, silenced forever after being shot to death on a university campus. Could there be a more poignant illustration of the state…
Climate change crisis, floods, and role of government
Fast-unfolding climate change crisis, which has strong imprint on the recent floods has once again – just like in 2022 – thrown light on the lack of resilient economy. Moreover,…
Provinces or local government?
RECENT media reports indicate that the ‘27th constitutional amendment’ is likely to divide the existing four federating units into 12 provinces. Before finalising such a decision, parliamentarians must consider a…
Political economy of floods
The story of Karachi is the story of a home that catches fire every monsoon, then frantically calls the fire brigade, yet never repairs the stove. The fire seems endless,…
