CPEC after Nawaz’s ouster
The Chinese government has made it clear that disqualification of Nawaz Sharif is an "internal affair of Pakistan" and "it will not impact China-Pakistan strategic cooperative partnership involving 'One Belt,…
Governing through tickers
The writer is former executive editor of The News and a senior journalist with Geo TV. Is Pakistan really an impossible country to govern? Apparently it is. Talk to anyone…
Engaging for Kashmir
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent reiteration of Pakistan’s position that war was no solution to solve the festering Kashmir problem is quite timely and has generated some feeble hope that…
Irrfan and Rishi – Part II
How do I distinguish between good, very good, and excellent movies? Well, my definition is simple: if you watch a movie that keeps you engaged for the entire length and…
Humanitarian crisis
Pakistan’s government response towards the stranded Pakistani students in Wuhan, the epicentre of deadly Coronavirus, known as Covid-19, has been pathetic and demoralising. When the rest of the world is…
As young India protests, young Bollywood finds its voice
Fearing a backlash from fans, politicians and religious zealots, Bollywood stars have in the past usually steered clear of India’s fiery politics. But the country’s top actress may have changed…
Ghosts of Ayodhya
It has been nearly 27 years since the destruction of the 16th century Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. And it still feels like yesterday since the tragedy that changed India forever.…
When corruption kills
Public-sector corruption is a big problem in many developing countries, but in Pakistan it has completely diffused through into the very bones of the country’s economic, social and political systems.…
Pakistan’s terrified Christians
The prime minister and people of New Zealand have put before us gold-plated standards of decency, compassion, and firmness against religious terrorism. Their response to last week’s horrific mosque massacres…
A royal visit
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s royal visit showered immense benevolence on Pakistan as Iran and India flayed Islamabad over attacks in their countries. What made the visit…
