Independence — to what end?
“The Supreme Court has no control over the sword or the purse and its power and strength is solely based on public confidence” — Justice Athar Minallah NOT too long…
Political meltdown
THE high drama of Punjab’s constitutional crisis reached a climax with the Supreme Court ruling that struck down the deputy Speaker’s action in the provincial assembly and held this to be “without…
Fatal distraction
AT a time when the country is facing mounting economic, political and security challenges, the government has been expending most of its energy on either countering the opposition or trying to arbitrarily amend the…
What a mess
It’s an old saying: that hard cases make for bad law. When the facts are extreme, judges have little choice but to lead with head and heart. How tragic is…
Over 42pc varsities nationwide have no vice chancellors
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court was told on Wednesday that as many as 66 out of a total of 154 (or 42.8pc) public-sector Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in…
Nawaz Sharif: prospects and challenges
The view of most analysts is that Nawaz Sharif is poised to become Prime Minister (PM) for the fourth time as a result of the general elections in February 2024.…
Medical colleges unlikely to reduce fees
Despite claims made by the health ministry and the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), fees of medical colleges may not be rationalised as the matter is still under discussion…
Ode to an opportunity missed
‘SATURDAY Night Massacre’ is a well-understood phrase in US political and judicial history. It refers to a Saturday when, at the height of the Watergate crisis, the then president Richard…
Digitalized judiciary
Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa has a great opportunity to rejuvenate our ailing judicial system and propel it into a dynamic force. This pivotal role can infuse new…
The rise of bigotry
A religiously motivated violent mob in Jaranwala, Faisalabad attacked, vandalized and set houses and churches of the Christian community on fire on August 16. According to the initial official assessment,…
