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Patterns of response

Counting a few major attacks claimed by the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during the last three months in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Fata delineate three clear tactical patterns. (It must be noted…

Issues For Indian Voters

Issues for Indian voters

The Indian public is voting for the 15th Lok Sabha. In the first phase of the elections, Voting kicked off in 124 constituencies on Thursday. The elections will end on…

Banking Sector Must Address Knowledge Gaps

Banking sector must address knowledge gaps

First half 2010 results of banks in Pakistan tell us that, as in the EU and North America, bank profits and the national economy are operating on different wave lengths,…

The Budget As A Creative Document

The budget as a creative document

The budget is lacklustre with its usual jute strings [used to be] and now replaced by ribbons of different colors. That seems to be the only change that has taken…

What’s The Matter With America?

What’s the matter with America?

Party to power in the Congress and Senate in November’s midterm election. The Republican Party, if anyone needs reminding, is the ardent mouthpiece for reckless banks and mega-firms whose antics…

The Democrats’ Duty

The democrats’ duty

While the decision by quite a few parties to take a common stand against those who are obviously out to scuttle the boat of democracy is something to be welcomed,…

Allowing The Drone Attacks

Allowing the drone attacks

The US is continuing to launch drone attacks in the tribal belt of Pakistan. The increased frequency of these attacks confirms that they have all along taken place with the…

Can’t Stop The Rot

Can’t stop the rot

As someone who has recently had a chance to observe how the Punjab government goes about its business, it is easy to confirm the rumours. A more committed and sincere…

Activism, Restraint And Justice

Activism, restraint and justice

Despite accusations of judicial activism, the Supreme Court has in fact demonstrated far more restraint than was warranted. Firstly, the five-member bench hearing the NRO implementation case was fully competent…