Afghan peace within reach?The Taliban is preparing for a second round of direct talks with the Americans to secure the Afghan quagmire. This alone is reason to be hopeful; however tentatively. There are murmurings that the Tal...
Fazlur Rehman’s power playThe JUI-F chief is proving himself to be a man scorned. One who is still smarting over his recent failure to secure his home constituency as well as the presidency. Yet this does not mean that his rep...
Labour safeguardsPakistan’s record in ensuring labour rights is dismal to say the least. Indeed, it is perhaps the worst for those working in hazardous industries. A gas explosion this week left nine dead in Kohat in...