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Rightly Critiqued

Rightly critiqued

The PML-N leadership in Parliament has rightly criticised the closed-door parliamentary briefings on the state of militancy in the country as inadequate. The policies pursued by the PPP government in…

The EC’s Heavy Responsibility

The EC’s heavy responsibility

The secretary of the Election Commission told the press last week that out of the 81 million registered voters in the parliamentary elections of 2008, only 44 million could be…

The Bigger Picture

The bigger picture

After two delays, the joint session of parliament to review US-Pakistan ties has once again been scheduled for March 17.The postponements have allowed ample time for back-channel negotiations between Islamabad…

Our Image Problem

Our image problem

It was quite a sight to watch Prime Minister Manmohan Singh explaining to Indian parliamentarians that it was all right to hold talks with Pakistan, but of course these would…

Trade Remains Static

Trade remains static

The recent visit of parliamentarians from Pakistan to India was a welcome event. The Indian foreign minister is visiting Pakistan, and the Indian prime minister is hoping that internal political…

Victims Of Foreign Policy

Victims of foreign policy

When the interests of the ruling elite need protection through legal cover, parliament acts in an extra-efficient manner. However, when the interests of Pakistani women need protection, such as through…

Eternal Wait For Review

Eternal wait for review

Since the Nato strike on the Salala check post, Islamabad has been undertaking a ‘review’ of the partnership with the US through parliament. The rationale provided by the government: the…

Little To Celebrate

Little to celebrate

The 18th Amendment was supposed to have cleansed the Constitution of the distortions and perversions introduced by Musharraf through the 17th Amendment, restore a parliamentary system of government and establish…

VAT Bill 2010

VAT Bill 2010

The government of Pakistan has introduced Federal Value Added Tax Bill 2010 (VAT) in the Parliament, which will replace Sales Tax Act, 1990 from First of July 2010.The bill is…

Democracy The Only Solution

Democracy the only solution

The PPP-led coalition government and the members of the parliament have the mandate of the people through the elections and would protect democracy. The masses had paid a huge price…