Renewable energy for growth
A dream doesn’t cost money, but not having one will cost you your future. The nation will breathe a sigh of relief if — and it remains a huge ‘if’…
High-rise tide
After reports emerged of the illegal demolition of the Sybil D’Abreo House (part of the protected Jufelhurst School complex in Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar), and after strong condemnation from civil society,…
China cutting
I wasn't aware of this term’s existence till a couple of years ago, and I bet our Chinese friends aren’t happy with being associated with it, if only by name.…
Who’s enemy number one?
Ask people around you to identify the three greatest threats facing Pakistan. Ordinary people, chatterbox anchors, mullahs, generals and politicians will name everything from corruption, bad governance and religious terrorism,…
Another year without Basant
In a tweet sent on Feb 7, Shahbaz Sharif reiterated his government’s policy of a “complete ban” on Basant in Punjab. The underlying reason was one of safety — “no…
Captain Aladin and religious minorities
We know that religion is the last refuge of a scoundrel. However, we did not know that our national son-in-law, Captain (r) Safdar, was so keen to join the league…
Case in Point: No easy answers
The Panama Papers became an unprecedented challenge for former PM Nawaz Sharif whose party and family were accused of surviving on corrupt practices, nepotism, favouritism, relying on incompetent loyalists and…
Another look at history
As preparations begin for us to celebrate what will be the 70th anniversary of Pakistan’s creation and the independence of the Subcontinent, it is time to take a realistic and,…
A farewell to Dr Pfau
The white in the flag may acquire greater meaning as Pakistan turns seventy. Let’s not lose Dr Ruth Pfau’s legacy. Let’s make a new beginning where she left off. The…
Children of a lesser god
The inhuman treatment meted out to domestic helpers – young boys and girls – by affluent members of our society is entirely reprehensible. Many cases involving such treatment have been…
