Mainstreaming extremism in electoral arena is dangerousThe forthcoming elections in 2018 are mired in plethora of controversies; and this does not augur well for the years to come. The Sharif brothers, beset by convictions, defections and media trials are...
From cases to convictionFrom disqualification for life to punishment of 10 years and fine of £8 million in a criminal case of having assets beyond means, the saga of the rise and fall of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif — three-times e...
Sepia-coloured KarachiSir: Karachi has become sepia coloured. Everywhere I go, every road, street, wall, and more, is marked with the same red splatter patterns. I do not understand people who feel the need to consumer pan...
Lahore’s so-called ‘development’Sir: Lahore is portrayed as the most developed city of Punjab by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. Billions of rupees are claimed to have been spent on various infrastructure projects. However, the re...
Sharifs can’t be insultedSir: A lot of people are saying that Nawaz Sharif and his daughter are probably scared of coming back because it will put them in jail. I think the people that are scared of jail are people that have...
Rotten foodSir: The quality of food that is being served is going down day by day and there is no check on the restaurants. Even though many of the people I know only frequent very expensive eateries, we find th...
We don’t need NSGSir: I have been reading many articles about Pakistan and India trying to get into the Nuclear Suppliers Group despite the fact that they do not qualify in the least for it. Why do people in South Asi...
What’s behind Avenfield?Sir: I feel that too much focus is being given to the Avenfield verdict and as many times before I am worried about what this is aiming to cover up. Each time the media goes into a frenzy we find out...
Has Trump stopped bluffing or what?Those with enough time to spare so as to read my work with care, might recall that, soon after Trump became President and began his [apparently] insane activities, in an article for this daily, I atte...
Of caged lions, hidden hands and sticky wicketsHis Imminence shall go to the ball. Not only is he its rightful belle — he has spent the last five years so very carefully filling out his dance card. Admittedly, he did get hitched a couple of times...
Conspiracy against democracyPerhaps Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has proven to be the most potent threat against democracy to date. His entrenched, deadly fangs in the civil administration of Punjab are now an important component...