Right to information
Nepotism, extortion and bribery have become a way of life, and not just with politicians. Except that in their case it tends to be exhibited more shamelessly. While corruption exists…
The truth about the Abbottabad Commission report
The Commission to inquire into the US military operation in Abbottabad that killed Osama bin Laden in May 2011 was formed in response to a popular demand that the full…
The truth about the Abbottabad Commission report
The Commission to inquire into the US military operation in Abbottabad that killed Osama bin Laden in May 2011 was formed in response to a popular demand that the full…
A season for negotiations
The wait for 'change' is ruining post-election euphoria for many. Some await a Naya Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while others yearn for a Roshan Pakistan. While it is certainly too early for…
Partners in progress
Sometimes the most powerful forces of change are the ones that can barely be seen. Such is the case with the transformative role of private sector investment today. In Pakistan,…
Defunct economists at work
Pakistan is in the throes of a serious dilemma inasmuch as the functional aspects of the economy are not working. This happens when the fundamentals are not sound. The structural…
Developing a strategy
THE problem and its causes are very well known. What is missing is the political will, the drive and the confidence as well as institutional coordination. It is expected that…
Fighting terrorism
There is a fundamental difference between political activism, militancy and terrorism. When political activism reaches a point of frustration, with street power using weapons to enforce political will, violent protests…
Sartaj and the Afghan crisis
The inane illusions of the Karzai regime and its habitual outbursts against Pakistan have become a source of laughter even to the philistine. This was again in evidence on Monday…
Finance Act 2013: Apathy of Parliament
The adoption of Finance Bill 2013 on 27 June 2013, with a number of amendments proposed on 24 June 2013, was a disgrace for the National Assembly. There was no…
