Will elections help?
Many people are arguing that Pakistan needs fresh general elections to overcome the current political and economic crises in the country. Former prime minister Imran Khan is also demanding an…
After the by-election: a juggernaut?
Last week, Karachi was swimming in its own sewage once again. Today, the whole country is swimming in a different kind of soup. The results of the by-elections in 20…
Of selection, election and revolution
The crime syndicate that was commissioned in April as a consequence of external conspiracy coupled with internal collaboration presents a pathetic picture of what it really has been. It never…
Shehbaz Sharif’s election year economic policies
Immediately after being elected as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif announced in National Assembly a set of economic policies, which can only be regarded as election year…
Elections and the courts
IT was very heartening to see the Supreme Court putting its foot down and refusing to interfere in the schedule of the second phase of KP local government election fixed by the…
US senators want stiff sanctions to deter Russia election meddling
US Republican and Democratic senators will introduce legislation on Wednesday seeking to deter Russia from meddling in U.S. elections by threatening stiff sanctions on its banking, energy and defense industries…
US senators want stiff sanctions to deter Russia election meddling
US Republican and Democratic senators will introduce legislation on Wednesday seeking to deter Russia from meddling in U.S. elections by threatening stiff sanctions on its banking, energy and defense industries…
As Democrats prepare to nominate Joe Biden, widespread fears about unfair election
With less than 80 days to go before the US presidential election, it looks like Joe Biden’s race to lose. Yet, as Democrats nationwide gather online this week to nominate…
WTO leadership race seen as hostage to US election
The World Trade Organization’s effort to select a leader entered a new stage this week as ambassadors from 164 member countries met with senior officials for private ‘confessionals’ to say…
As election looms, US authorities seek to separate bluster from threats
When former special agent Tom O’Connor held a training session for new recruits this month at the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Virginia headquarters, he turned to a key example to…
