Misrule of lawa
The rule of law is considered to be grounded in four principles: universal accountability, the protection of fundamental rights (including security of persons), fair and due process, and the impartiality…
Civil-military imbalance
The ISPR press release after the corps commanders meeting, has generated unnecessary controversy over civil-military relations. It has surprised many, especially in the backdrop of the frequent huddles between the…
Rule by fear
Few doubt that there’s more to come. The attacks on Paris will be followed by others in different European cities. The Islamic State has made no secret of its desire…
‘Democratic’ subversion of rule of law!
Assisted by members of the Sindh Police, and firing into the air at the gate of the mills, armed men took over the Seri Sugar Mills (Hyderabad district) and the…
When the mob rules
Hundreds of angry protesters took to the streets of Luari Sharif on the outskirts Badin last week. They ransacked shops, and then set them ablaze. They attacked homes, and torched…
Children and military courts
WHEN Pakistan’s parliament hastily empowered military courts to try civilians suspected of committing terrorism-related offences, in defiance of international standards, it was criticised for failing to adequately consider the many…
The golden rule
One person can make a difference: this is the credo that has helped some extraordinary individuals to positively change the course of nations. It inspired me in my public service…
Rule without taking over
A foreigner visiting our land these days would be forgiven for mistaking, even if for a while, Pakistan for Thailand or Egypt – where muscular militaries have politicians by the…
Our civil-military muddle
Senator Raza Rabbani had a point when he said during the joint parliamentary session that there is an urgent need for an earnest dialogue between our political and military leaders.…
Military courts: a defence
On the one hand, we should all get behind the Pakistan Army and the entire political class because they are now seemingly united to fight the long overdue war against…
