Pakistan’s perpetual search for stability
The government and the overall state of Pakistan are in shambles. It has now been 75 years since Pakistan got independence, and yet the country has failed to ensure political…
The cost of political uncertainty
The failed attempt on the life of former prime minister Imran Khan has raised temperatures throughout the country with obvious repercussions on the state of the union (federation versus at…
Fight for stability
Political instability is the central theme not just in Pakistan, but the world over. Former British PM Liz Truss lasted only 45 days. Her aim was to deliver a bold…
Twists and turns of a political nightmare
The vote of no-confidence against former prime minister Imran Khan earlier in the year was a painful process. After many twists and turns, the vote of no-confidence was ultimately conducted…
Political economics
The ongoing political protests and marches organized by opposition political parties and interest groups against the government have started a new wave of demonstrations and rallies, with the government public…
Is it geopolitical pressure?
This past weekend, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) hosted the Shangri La Dialogue – the Asia security summit it hosts in Singapore each year and has been doing…
Political mess in Punjab
Hamza Shehbaz surprisingly retained the position of CM Punjab in the runoff election for CM Punjab this past Friday. He has once again been sworn in as CM Punjab. While…
Towards stability
On August 2, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ruled: That “PTI was a willing recipient and beneficiary of prohibited funds to the tune of US$2.12 million.” That “PTI continued…
At its nadir of instability
Imran Khan was playing politics when the country was drowning in the floods. This could be one of the captions of an account of the present trauma of Pakistan, after…
Absurd political economy
Imran Khan is fond of reminding anyone who will listen that politics had nothing to offer him, and that he “came into politics” for completely benevolent reasons. In doing so,…
