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A Tricky Balance

A tricky balance

Terrorism is increasingly at the heart of the world`s diplomatic, economic and strategic engagement with Pakistan. Islamabad finds that its pursuit of economic, strategic and political interests is blocked more…

Return Of The Narrative

Return of the narrative

There is no denying the sway that narratives have. They run like blood in our veins and some narratives can have such a stranglehold on people that they cloud judgment…

Move On?

Move on?

It is impossible to analyse the latest humiliating diplomatic bungle by Pakistan’s political and military leaderships simply because it defies logic. How can a legitimate and normal diplomatic exercise by…

Will The Son Also Rise?

Will the son also rise?

Tall and handsome, he resembles his illustrious grandfather. His voice evokes the memory of his courageous mother who gave her life fighting for the people’s rights. But for 24-year-old Bilawal Bhutto Zardari the mantle of leadership of the country’s most powerful political dynasty may have come too soon.

Against The Abolition Of Devolution

Against the abolition of devolution

In a somewhat expected development, the government has decided to abolish the system of local governments and restore the previous system of executive magistracy. It is important to ask what…

Saving The Hazara

Saving the Hazara

It has been a dark spring for the minority Shia Hazara in Balochistan. On Monday, at least six people from this community were killed and three others were injured in…

Drones And The Law

Drones and the law

According to newspaper reports, nearly 19 drone attacks have taken place in Pakistani territory in the first month of 2010. The number swells to nearly 60 if the total attacks…