Political realities, social cultures
For most of those who live in today’s Pakistan – the country made up primarily of young people as well as the very young – the era of Gen Ziaul…
The big picture
A position of tumult and strife is familiar territory. The economy is under severe stress, and many are beginning to fear a Sri Lanka like situation. While Pakistan is not…
‘Picturesque’ protests
In March, as Sri Lanka’s economic crisis unfolded, desperate people started gathering in front of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s respective official residences to protest endemic corruption,…
The political menu of food
EID in Pakistan leaves unwieldy quantities of carcasses to deal with. But the world’s largest festival of ritual slaughter is held every five years in Nepal’s Bariyarpur village, mostly of…
Political woes and economic funk mean few takers for British assets
A potent mix of weak growth, high inflation, and a new bout of political instability means no respite in sight for British assets struggling to find interest from investors. British…
Dark clouds on the political horizon
Eleven opposition parties met at an Iftar (breaking fast) dinner in Islamabad at Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's residence on May 19, 2019. If Jamiat-e-Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief…
Booming Germany can weather political impasse – for now
Germany's robust economy can weather the immediate fallout from Chancellor Angela Merkel's failed coalition talks, experts said Monday, but warned that a lengthy political paralysis could delay much-needed reforms and…
CPEC: the bigger picture
Why is Washington making a song and dance about the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)? Are their reservations with regard to the multi-billion programme rooted in deep concerns for Pakistan’s long-term…
Dichotomy or political consensus?
The year 2020 will be critical for both the government and the opposition. This will be the year in which our country can be put on the path of prosperity…
Complicated picture
This time, nothing seems to work. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has tried every trick in the book to save his political career and to avoid possible prison time. But…
