The fate of Fata
History is a true witness of the matchless sacrifices and unshakeable loyalty of Fata’s people. They are the true patriots and beneficent friends of Pakistan. Even their unfortunate marginalisation has…
Intra-party despotism
In Pakistan, for the most part, there is an inverse relationship between democracy in a political party and its popularity, as measured by its electoral success. This is the inference…
Policing challenge
Concern has always been expressed at the state of law enforcement in Balochistan, and last month’s targeted killing of 20 labourers in Turbat once again generated debate on the topic.…
Culture of impunity
On May 27, two crimes that shocked the world took place, one in the morning in Lahore, Pakistan and the other at night in Uttar Pradesh, India. Three young women…
Afghan elections
Saturday's elections in Afghanistan held two pleasant surprises: one, the people turned out in large numbers to vote for a new president and provincial councils in 34 provinces despite the…
South Asia`s daughter
The tragic gang rape and murder of a 23-yearold medical student in Delhi on Dec 16 has led to widespread outrage across India, forcing the government to consider new laws…
Colonialism and the environment
Decolonization under the Trusteeship Council was finally concluded on November 1, 1994 after the last UN trust territory Palau gained independence. However, almost two decades later, colonialism still haunts various…
Voice of Sindh – Part I
How can a cultural and literary event generate so much controversy and opposition? Well, if two brave women play a leading role in it, it does. Amar Sindhu and Arfana…
Honour in Ghairatabad
Get together a group of young girls and boys, sit with them, and shed your cloak of narcissism for a while. Establish a long association with them, trust them so…
Dangerous nationalism
The Tipu Sultan Express named after the famed freedom icon who resisted British colonialism in South India in the late 18th Century is being renamed Wadiyar Express after the Hindu…
