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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…

Curbs can’t beat narratives

WITH the passage of a bill to muzzle criticism of those in high offices, the Punjab Assembly has taken the lead in legislating fresh curbs on free speech with heavy penalties, even…

The narrative must change

The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR’s) narrative, irrespective of the many chairmen it has been subjected to - accountants, generalists bureaucrats, party loyalists and the very few promoted from within…

PTI winning the narratives war

AMONG the political parties, the PTI is way ahead of its rivals in social media presence, beaming targeted messages and building, and sustaining, narratives, a fact that is now being…

Season of political realignments

WHAT does the recent flurry of political activity signify? A new and more intense phase of political manoeuvring? Stepped up efforts by political parties to mobilise support to strengthen their…

Performing a political wonder

Although delayed once before, the all-parties conference (APC) called by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has now been deferred indefinitely. The conference was to discuss and develop a consensus on ways…

Clinging to the ‘master narrative’

THE forced ouster from power is hurting Imran Khan hard. His failure to stay in the good books of the military establishment has forced him to return to the people…

Whose narrative is it anyway?

From quantum physics to political science, nothing can change without ‘creative destruction’. An atom has to break down to start a chain reaction of energy; a political theory must evolve…

Real challenges and the political game

The formation of a new coalition government is unlikely to end the country’s political turmoil, but it does create an opening to address the many challenges currently faced by Pakistan.…