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Return Of Changa Manga Politics?

Return of Changa Manga politics?

The next general election is two years away but it seems the campaigning has already begun. Coalitions are falling apart and alliances are being repaired or formed anew. Talk of…

Multan Now, Maulanas Later

Multan now, maulanas later

One single front against the government or selective electoral alliances? A campaign now or should the thrust wait until the election for greater vitality? These are the questions for opposition…

The Dems Won

The Dems won

Yes, the Democratic Party won the US presidential election last week, but as much as the billions of dollars the campaign cost, it was the demographics that won it for…

For A Few Seats More

For a few seats more

Good news. The 21st century Indian voter is non-partisan. Loyalty is yesterday’s story; support is now a consequence of governance and delivery. The rhetoric of parties has changed, which is…

Remembering Benazir

Remembering Benazir

December 27, 2012 marks the fifth death anniversary of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, the great visionary leader, who resisted with great courage the agenda of neo-colonial forces - pushing Pakistan to…

And Pine For What Is Not

And pine for what is not

This is that time of the year when endings come together with beginnings. But some prophesied endings have failed to turn up. The Mayan apocalypse was not to be and…

Return Of Qadri

Return of Qadri

Few would have taken notice of 'Sheikhul Islam' Allama Tahirul Qadri's public meeting at the Minar-i-Pakistan had he not managed to put on as impressive a show as he did.…

Lone Rangers In The Drone Zone

Lone rangers in the drone zone

For several months last year, I was at the receiving end of occasional emails that conformed to a particular pattern. They all began with a reasonably uncontroversial critique of the…

A Tall Order

A tall order

As we ring in the new year and waive off the last one, pain, anguish and disappointment top 2012’s chart. The year was dotted with death and destruction. No part…

Visiting Bangladesh

Visiting Bangladesh

Shrugging off its traditional reliance for foreign-exchange earnings on jute goods and tea, Bangladesh has economically made giant strides, with home remittances and garment manufacturing giving momentum to a whole…