Remembering Usman Kakar
In times of partisan and petty power politics, there are few who with their uprightness, devotion and compassion give people a collective hope. When such a person dies, h/she goes…
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…
Back to the status quo
The recent hasty legislation carried out by parliament clearly indicates that the houses of public representatives have become merely a rubber stamp. It is thought that, since July 1, more…
The people need help
In the current political milieu, the democratic credentials of Pakistan Democratic Movement's leaders are perhaps the strongest. They waged a relentless struggle against the hybrid regime of former prime minister…
Honouring a brave man
Last week, Senator Usman Kakar was laid to rest after a historic funeral at his hometown Muslim Bagh in Balochistan. I was among the tens of thousands of people who…
A voice for the voiceless
When Usman Kakar spoke in the Senate of Pakistan, he was undoubtedly one of the sanest voices that represented the sentiments of the people. Though he was a Pashtun nationalist,…
Public sector varsities facing funding shortage: HEC chief
Public sector universities are facing a funding shortage and some are in dire need of financial support, Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr Tariq Banuri told a Senate committee on…
Peace for all
The key to durable peace in Balochistan lies in engaging all stakeholders through meaningful negotiations Oblivious of the vagaries of politics, an inspiring Hazara friend of mine innocently urged: “I…
Politics in Balochistan
A tug of war over bagging the future coalition government in Balochistan has already started between the PPP and PML-N, leading to some confusion among electables over which one of…
How to hold a grand national dialogue
A grand national dialogue is an urgent imperative because the institutional arrangements designed to serve the people of Pakistan have now become so heavily burdened with the animus of individual…
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