Judicialization of regime change
“There is hardly any political question in the United States that sooner or later does not turn into a judicial question” – Alexis de Tocqueville, ‘Democracy in America’ (1835) Political…
Why it matters
There have been plenty of false dawns before. There have even been plenty of instances when we have welcomed judicial saviours. Is this time any different? Or are we destined…
A remarkable verdict
It feels good when the apex court of your country delivers a verdict that fulfills the aspirations of its people. Before the verdict, there were apprehensions and fluctuating hopes. Keeping…
The struggle continues
Indian occupied Kashmir continues to bleed. On August 5 this year, it will be three years since the Modi government unleashed its reign of terror following the abrogation of articles…
Gasping for breath
It proved difficult to put pen to paper today as the whole country waited with bated breath for the Supreme Court (SC) to pronounce on the petition challenging Punjab Assembly…
Remembering a comrade
Recent instances and developments on the political and social fronts have led to a stark reminder of the loss of someone we all knew as a friend and veteran journalist.…
Doomsday politics
Disqualified as Prime Minister (PM) by the Supreme Court (SC) on July 28, Nawaz Sharif was forced to relinquish his position as President of PML-N. Tailor-made for one individual the…
The cardinal principle of British Raj — I
To be a gentleman officer two trades are necessary – a good tailor and a good barber”. Boris Johnson, please take note. Pakistan, from 1957 to 1969, was built by…
Illusions and prospects
On the eve of the launch of the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM’s) campaign of rallies against the incumbent Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) government of Prime Minister Imran Khan, one’s thoughts stray…
Reforming judicial system
It is a fact that nothing worthwhile has been done by Legislature—no matter whether under civilian or military rules—to bring fundamental changes in the existing exploitative, anti-people, elitist structures and…
