A history of hypocrisy
No reasons, explanations or lamentations on earth can alleviate the pain inflicted upon humanity in Sialkot a few days back. Much has been said and written in condemnation of the…
Endless occupation
The Belgian government’s decision on November 25 to label products made in illegal Israeli Jewish settlements is welcome, although it will ultimately prove ineffectual. Belgium has historically shown solidarity with…
Bad politics
Hamid Dabashi’s most recent article ‘Hollywood Orientalism is not about the Arab world’ (Nov 10, Aljazeera.com) talks about how Hollywood is in the business of misrepresenting everyone. His arguments were…
Is truth playing out?
The government has yet to table the Fiscal Policy Statement January 2021, as required under Section 6 of the Federal Responsibility and Debt Limitation Act (FRDL) 2005, as lawmakers’ focus…
The face of a nation
“Finding the occasional straw of truth awash in a great ocean of confusion and bamboozle requires intelligence, vigilance, dedication and courage. But if we don’t practice these tough habits of…
The biggest problem
Education, the lack thereof actually, is the undisputed, numero uno impediment to Pakistan's economic growth, political stability and everything else wrong with the country today, at least in my opinion.…
Accountability and labor rights
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has apparently become more prudent in reviewing and disposing of low-profile pending cases in recent days. According to the organisation's officials, there was a realization…
The world of work
The increasing scope of technology in the life routines of people has significantly impacted society, workforce, production and the economy. With a growing world population, phenomenal human development, increased market…
Murder in Mangowal
Some people would say that an honour killing in Pakistan is somewhat like a dog biting a man. It happens off and on. So there is little point in raising…
It’s never too late
Ever since the interim verdict in the Panama case was announced by the Supreme Court, opposition parties have been misinterpreting the judgment and attributing false statements to the judges for…
