Civil society’s rights
The latest moves to regulate non-government organisations (NGOs) need to be approached with a due sense of responsibility as they touch upon some of the fundamental rights of civil society.…
Minority protection
Jamaatul Ahrar claimed responsibility for the recent terrorist attacks targeting two churches in Lahore, which resulted in several deaths. In retaliation, an angry mob lynched two innocent citizens (in police…
The minority Pakistani
A fellow citizen and a friend, a Christian by faith, had to leave Pakistan and seek asylum as he and his family were threatened by a militant organisation. The departments…
The minority judgement
The chief justice of Pakistan along with two judges of the apex court gave a judgement on June 19, 2014 that will live in history for its conceptual value and…
Dream party
Pakistan needs a dream political party to steer the country out of its current crisis. A party that has the vision and ability to introduce reforms, and the courage to…
Revolution now?
WHEN this spin of the political merry-go-round pauses, one image will linger: a young man, veiled by his blue surgical mask, clinging to a bewildered peacock. The peacock had been…
Right-wing creep
MANY Pakistanis take pride in the fact that the religious right wing has never really gained much traction in any general election. This sense of jubilation is heightened by the…
An inclusive assembly
Around the world, strong parliaments form the foundation of effective democracies and are the cornerstone of good governance. As the provincial assembly of Punjab embarks on a new chapter in…
A menace to democracy
“Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom,” said William Pitt. “It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.” Honourable exceptions past and present…
Modi and the media
For someone who never held a single press conference in his two terms in prime ministerial office and did not present himself for an interview with any bona fide journalist,…
