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The Raiszadas Of Pakistani Politics

The raiszadas of Pakistani politics

To account for their overseas properties the Sharifs are peddling the line that they were always rich and that their father, Mian Muhammad Sharif, was a big industrialist before Bhutto…

The 1971 Crisis And Prof Waris Mir

The 1971 crisis and Prof Waris Mir

The year 1970 doesn’t seem that distant when one is overcome by a cloud of nostalgia, encompassing memories both drear and dear. Such was the beginning of a memorable decade…

Our Tarzans And Their Comings And Goings

Our Tarzans and their comings and goings

So what exactly was anyone expecting? That these knights would suddenly turn into blazing Tarzans, leaping from tree to tree, performing feats of valour that would leave us awe-struck? A…

Bigoted And Smug

Bigoted and smug

OUR National Assembly has condemned Abdul Quader Molla`s execution (Bengali citizen, Bengali political leader, hanged after trial before the Bangladeshi International Crimes Tribunal and after appeal and review before Bangladesh…

Some Sharif Memories

Some Sharif memories

Of all political journeys Pakistan has witnessed, Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif`s must ranlc among the most remarkable. Sharif was 29 when his family-owned industrial empire, nationalised by ousted leader Z.A.…

Some Sharif Memories

Some Sharif memories

OF all political journeys Pakistan has witnessed, Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif`s must ranlc among the most remarkable. Sharif was 29 when his family-owned industrial empire, nationalised by ousted leader Z.A.…

The Gavel: A Very Short History

The gavel: a very short history

Let’s begin with what democracy is. We may define it as the will of the people expressed by their votes and exercised by their representatives. The will of the people…

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