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The PML-N’s Manifesto

The PML-N’s manifesto

As a matter of principle, election manifestos outline the priorities and goals set by a political party based on a best case scenario. That’s the reason the manifestos abound in…

The Care They Can Take

The care they can take

The constitution is silent on the precise role of the caretaker government. There is a general agreement that the caretaker setup should not take any action that favors one political…

The Parting Kick?

The parting kick?

In an editorial about the "long march" on Islamabad, and the approaching (really?) general elections, The Economist said the "transition would be historic: never in Pakistan's violent and unstable history…

Supremacy Versus Obligations

Supremacy versus obligations

 The economic challenges the post-election regime will face are massive, but no politician talks about how his/her party will address them. All they do is to label those who ask…

Privatise Them!

Privatise them!

The state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are bleeding heavily and the recent figures released through official sources, estimate that the losses have exceeded 500 billion rupees annually. Recently, the prime minister spoke…

Unignorable Imperative

Unignorable imperative

Beginning April until June 19, the Auditor General of Pakistan disclosed embezzlement, irregularities and mismanagement of over Rs 722bn in state offices and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in just one financial…