Forgotten values
On December 25, we celebrate the birth of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah who was the liberator of our nation, but portray no signs of loyalty to the values he ordained.…
Transitionists again
We are being warned once again that the long march seeking independence of the judiciary will weaken a nascent democratically elected government and strengthen the non-representative forces in Pakistan. Thus,…
Spotlight
A cursory glance at the terrorist attacks on civilians and army personnel, on government officials and on assorted gatherings - congregations and non-religious events alike - will be enough to…
Fear of devolution
It is ironic how the very vocal supporters of a seriously flawed devolution programme under Gen Musharraf, are opposing a more comprehensive devolution initiated by the current government. These critics…
The year gone by
As another frantic year comes to an end, I want to know who pushed the fast-forward button. Why is it that life seems to speed up as you get older?…
Through foreign eyes
The civilian government in Pakistan is certain to feel the fallout of memogate in coming weeks, with either its credibility or institutional validity undermined in the public eye. Less discussed…
Remembering Benazir
December 27, 2012 marks the fifth death anniversary of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, the great visionary leader, who resisted with great courage the agenda of neo-colonial forces - pushing Pakistan to…
Pushing Afghans to failure
There have been many strange statements by US senior military officers over the years, and one of the more intriguing came last week from Marine Corps Maj Gen Larry D…
Somalia: peace prospects
After 20 years of sliding backwards, Somalia has taken a step in the right direction. Together with international efforts and adoption of a new federal constitution by the 825-member Assembly…
Beyond elections
Looking beyond the coming elections, Pakistan’s future looks bleak. There is little question that elections 2013 will prove more divisive and chaotic than anything we have seen before. Mere transfer…
