East African police set for new ‘shoot to kill’ leeway
In the dark of night, Mathews Awuor was one of a number of residents who rushed to the windows of their homes in Nairobi as the sounds of gunfire was…
Floods and the price of commodities
The floods are upon us again and the rural areas have again taken a hit as the production system has been adversely affected. What is to be done in the…
A pro-democracy wind?
Will the fair wind blowing across our political landscape contribute to the founding and consolidation of democratic conventions? The prospects seem to have brightened. There was good reason to celebrate…
Freedom available!
The government of Punjab has invited comments from the public on its draft ‘Punjab Freedom of Information Act’, which has been approved in principle by the Punjab cabinet. It is…
Pakistan’s Lankan affair
In a meeting with External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris last week, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed his admiration for Sri Lanka’s “unremitting endeavours for promoting economic independence, human dignity and…
Army isn’t the solution
After five years of PPP's 'democratic' dispensation (over which its co-chairman and Pakistan's sitting president has 'no regrets') the issue reaching the boiling point is the deep-rooted lawlessness all over…
The battle for SECP
For last few months print and electronic media have been reporting on alleged fraudulent activities of two stock brokers. The media campaign depicts a battle between the two who are…
Spotlight: Plea to Prime Minister for ‘taking people on board’ goes abegging on many issues! Playing games with crucial NAB appointment!
A recent headline reporting about high profile corruption cases reads: "More than 1,000 cases pending as enquiries put on hold". And just why is this vital matter on ice and…
Thoughts at the end of Ramazan
This year Ramazan corresponded with July and August as it did in 610 AD when, in the last third of the holy month, the revelation of the sacred Quran began…
Rethinking local government
Thanks to the Supreme Court, the provinces have been forced to introduce local governments under Article 140-A. Punjab introduced its Local Government Bill on July 26, 2013. The purpose of…
