Kingdoms of God
It is remarkable to think that it has been only a couple of years since the world was raving about the so-called Arab Spring. Commentators all over the world were…
The upside-down pyramid
We have all probably, at one time or another, seen a toddler stack one of those pyramids consisting of a rod and triangular or circular pieces to string onto it,…
Economic isolation
Pakistan is in turmoil is stating the obvious. The country is without any sports at the international level. No cricket team is willing to come here as a result of…
Writers of the world unite!
In the midst of this chaos that engulfs us as a country and society and under the thick clouds of depression and misery that cast a heavy shadow on our…
The culture of annual country budget
Every year it is the repeat of the last year's budget - rationalisation and rhetoric abound. This year was no different. The budget speech I am told is of 66…
Waiting for God
The images of the Karachi airport attackers, posted so proudly on jihadi websites, were still fresh in the mind when clips of the fighters who had overrun Iraqi defences at…
Are dark clouds hovering?
Mahmood Achakzai has stated what is on many minds. Dark clouds hover over the horizon and democracy seems to be in trouble again. It is hard to level with cynics…
Don’t do stupid stuff
PRESIDENT Obama’s address at the West Point military academy last month did not offer a grand vision of America’s global role. It did reflect many of the lessons learnt in…
The economy
Capital suggestion Ishaq Dar’s efforts to stabilise the economy are beginning to bear fruit. Our liquid foreign exchange reserves have gone up from $7.9 billion in January to $13.3 billion…
A story of two prime ministers
Mian Nawaz Sharif, a protege of the military dictator General Ziaul Haq, is a unique person in his own right. On June 5 he will be completing the first year…
