Imagine, just imagine…
THIS beloved country of ours never ceases to surprise us with the possibilities it offers. The imagination at work is often good enough to beat the unlikeliest fable. The clinching…
Autumn of discontent
THE recent leaks about the army chief’s meetings with politicians have generated a maelstrom. There have been some collective interactions with the political leaders but there were some private ones…
Divided in a national emergency
WHEN calamities strike it usually unites nations. Not so this time in Pakistan. The worst floods in the country’s history should have urged political rivals to set aside their partisan interests and…
Floods and photo ops
WITH monster floods and a third of Pakistan submerged, world figures have expressed sorrow and promised some aid. While actual needs are huge, this at least shows empathy with victims.…
A tale of two mothers
There is never a dull moment in our beloved country. No sooner had the excitement of Arshad Nadeem winning a gold medal subsided that news came of Gen Faiz Hameed’s…
How heavy lies Nawaz’s crown?
Former prime minister and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif has once again been elected as party president unopposed. Nawaz has returned to the party’s coveted position six years after he lost…
Budget: govt between a rock and a hard place
Contrary to earlier reports that the budget for next fiscal year will be presented to parliament on the 7June it is now expected to be presented on 10 June –…
Wheat, wheat everywhere…
The wheat crisis has thrown up a host of troubling questions that revolve around the persistent wisdom that in our governance system, the left hand seldom knows what the right…
Time to divorce delusion
The induction of a new government that is not equipped with the legitimacy to come up with any medium- or long-term strategy to rid the country of its nagging problems…
Challenges, challenges
The shape of the post-election regime has been more or less settled, with the remaining Presidential election on March 9, 2024 too a foregone conclusion in favour of Asif Ali…
