India’s self-seeking missiles
Yet again, India has been struggling to become a mere non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC). The country aspires to join the Big 5 as a nuclear equal,…
Spotlight: Criminals exposed by Media men (and women) at great risk to themselves! Our vibrant TV Part One (But wait till you see Part Two)!
As far as I know, first, Aaj News started with a series of programmes exposing crimes of various kinds in the country. Soon several others followed suit and the result…
Vibrant Chengdu
Chairman Mao Zedong looks down benignly at the crowds from his perch in Tianfu Square in Chengdu, one arm raised in friendly salutation, an avuncular smile on his face. I…
Nawaz Sharif goes to New York
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif travels to New York this week. He will not be alone in making this annual autumn pilgrimage of heads of state to the United Nations. Amongst…
Unwanted milestones
Over the past few months, Pakistan`s economy has crossed three unhappy milestones of sorts: The rupee finally crossed the 100 to a dollar mark, having lost over 10pc in its…
The busman’s court in Taliban-hit Pakistan
Sweat pours down Judge Fazal Wadood's back as he sits perched behind a desk inside a custom-built green bus that is the latest weapon in the battle against Taliban influence…
Afghan stalemate?
One did not expect much from Hamid Karzai’s visit to Pakistan to try and rebuild our frayed ties and revive the peace process with the Taliban. Karzai stayed true to…
Look in the mirror for the Ugly Indian
Some years ago, India Today did an interesting cover story titled ‘The Ugly Indian’. That June 1998 magazine issue has remained etched on my memory all these years because of…
The mad in the mad house
It’s official. This country is full of crazy people, and I can't help but fall wonderfully in love with this madhouse called Pakistan. They don't make it like this anywhere…
Kenyan khat growers worried as Europe tightens laws
Isaiah Mjuana has grown khat on his farm near the town of Maua in the misty hills of central Kenya since he was born, he says. The father of four,…
