The Kaptaan’s popcorn theatre
Another deadline issued. Another ultimatum from the container – of a cataclysmic reformation in the offing. We hang from the lip of the crevice of political uncertainty, as November 30…
Monetising rights
The drought in the land of the Bhuttos has claimed the lives of 275 children in 11 months, according to an official list prepared by the district administration. The blasphemy…
The vale of tears
To view history, one needs to use bifocals — to see distance in perspective, and in close-up to observe the minutiae that provide it substance and colour. Take the Indo-Pak…
The curriculum conundrum
The latest flurry of efforts to make changes in the curricula for the various categories of students offers little hope for the emergence of a rational outlook on the subject.…
The never-ending battle
Chaudhry Muhammad Aslam Khan, superintendent of police in the Sindh Police Department, is considered a hero by many. In many ways, rightfully so. His personal bravery is undeniable. He headed…
Viewpoint: The heaviest coffins to carry
This time the Taliban hit where it hurts the most. They have claimed credit for the massacre of 132 schoolchildren in Peshawar's Army Public School along with nine teachers. Another…
Viewpoint: Zia ghost needs to be exorcised
Military ruler General Ziaul Haq departed this world more than 26 years ago, but that supreme hypocrite's ghost continues to haunt almost every sphere of our national life. Using religion…
Some random thoughts on ongoing events
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is traipsing around the flood-hit areas and is unable to resist taking a dig at the ongoing dharnas accusing the leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and…
The never-ending election
Afghanistan is again on edge as a result of the long-drawn-out and disputed presidential election is expected to be announced next week. The Afghan people have become used to conflict…
Surmounting crises
Pakistan is in the grip of yet another crisis-this is a recurrent pattern in our history showing weaknesses in the system lacking socio-economic justice, and clash of various conflicting interests…
