A presidential cabinet?
THE honourable judges of the Supreme Court including the chief justice of Pakistan made a number of hard-hitting comments during the recent (April-May 2020) proceedings of the suo motu case…
Debate on ordinances
THE good news is that the debate on the use of ordinances as the preferred mode of legislation in Pakistan has recently gained momentum. Not only is the PTI-led federal…
A passage to Multan
IN many ways, the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) jalsa in Multan was the most significant one among the public meetings held so far. It was held in an area of Punjab considered…
Judging restraints
THE hostility has never been this intense and the aggression never this naked, fear many as they view the state of Pakistani politics. But at the same time, it seems…
The cost of confrontation
IS it possible to pursue economic stability while at the same time imparting massive volatility to the theatre of politics? The simple answer is yes, but at tremendous cost to…
The tides of Jhelum
The just concluded by-election in Jhelum is remarkable for the milestone it marks in the journey of a gentleman known as Fawad Chaudhry. He lost by a few thousand votes…
Priority number 1: politicking
On March 11, when the Sindh Rangers raided MQM's headquarters, the Prime Minister too was in Karachi, but for another reason - inaugurate the Karachi-Lahore Motorway which to him, is…
Killing growth
The sizeable gatherings and rallies of students carrying red banners which took place in most major cities in the country last Friday are a reminder of the 1970s and times…
Literature, politics, and resistance: Part – I
As the readers of this page know, whenever possible my columns try to highlight something positive happening in this country. Mostly the focus has been intellectually stimulating conferences and discussions…
In search of an executive
IT begins already, the steady process of diluting the influence of Imran Khan on the executive powers of the state. A few weeks back I said he has become a “figurehead…
