Sharifs’ flawed defence
The Panama Papers have led to resignations of heads of government (Iceland, Ukraine), Spain's industry minister and release of tax returns by others (UK and Russia). Significantly the US President…
Sharifs’ flawed defence
The Panama Papers have led to resignations of heads of government (Iceland, Ukraine), Spain's industry minister and release of tax returns by others (UK and Russia). Significantly the US President…
Who is PM Sharif’s worst enemy?
The top stories from the Panama Papers so far were first published on April 3, 2015. Less than forty-eight hours later, the prime minister made a speech that belongs in…
The ‘Not-Raheel’ Sharif
Since Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif went into stealth mode, which experts now seem to agree happened around May 13, 2013 upon learning that he was going to be prime minister…
Nawaz Sharif & cronyism
The unlawful removal of Tariq Malik, Chairman of National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) and his reinstatement by Islamabad High Court gives credence to allegations from critics of Premier Nawaz…
Nawaz Sharif
In May, the Supreme Court reversed its earlier decision which had barred Nawaz and Shahbaz Sharif, from holding public office. It has now held that they may.
Beefing up security
THE dynamics of terrorism threats in Pakistan have shifted significantly since the Taliban took control in Afghanistan, challenging security institutions to develop an effective strategy to address these risks. The current counterterrorism…
Snakes without ladders
LAST week, the villagers of Pandhi Khan Khoso and Sakhi Humza Khoso were told that they should return to their villages. The water, they were told, had been drained. Their…
The street speaks
PAKISTAN’S game of thrones continues to prove that truth is stranger than fiction. After 48 hours of unrest following Imran Khan’s forcible arrest by Rangers personnel on the premises of…
The summit and expectations
THE Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit is being held this week in Samarkand against the backdrop of a geopolitical upheaval challenging the world order. It will be the first in-person…
