Political consciousness
The spectacular victory of the BJP in Uttar Pradesh (UP) has left many flabbergasted, prompting them to question the level of political consciousness among people in India. The ultra-right Hindu…
First days of Trump era signal America’s deepening political divide
In the blocks surrounding the White House, signs reading "Love Trumps Hate" and "Build Bridges Not Walls" littered the sidewalks on Sunday, the detritus of the Women's March protesting the…
Return of a political deal-maker
In addition to hopes of better, smoother civil-military relations with the new army chief and the head of ISI, handpicked by the prime minister, what other major development will tell…
A political paradigm shift
It is needless to emphasise that the Rangers operation in Karachi – notwithstanding the tactics employed by the MQM and PPP to thwart it – has been instrumental in restoring…
Running the political engine
There are ample signs that money in politics, or ‘political finance’, will assume much greater importance in the next general election and even during the run-up to the election. Disclosures…
A political coup
The passage of long-pending legislation on so-called ‘honour’ killings and rape last week has been widely welcomed and made international headlines. The laws are no doubt a step in the…
Twinkle, twinkle, political star
The national standard may have a lone star but our political landscape has stars spangled all over. Indeed, the surfeit of stars on our political firmament serves to throw in…
VIEWPOINT: Give them an inch and they will take ten miles: Religious parties’ threat
Leaders of various religious parties and groups who met at the Jamaat-e-Islami's Mansoora headquarters in Lahore on Tuesday have threatened the government to do as they want or be prepared…
Right-wing populist AfD shakes up German political landscape
The success of the anti-migrant AfD marks a turning point for Germany's usually stable and consensus-driven politics - the rise of right-wing populists at the expense of old mainstream parties.…
Political geography
Political geography examines how the nature of politics in specific geographies is influenced by local socio-economic factors. Applying this lens to Pakistan’s immense and varied geography yields interesting insights into…
