Evolution of the ‘electable’Sir: I remember back in the day, professional freelance politicians who were considered crucial for winning elections were called ghoras or horses owing to the term ‘horse-trading’. Over time, our pol...
The weak position of PakistanSir: A few days ago a disturbing video went viral on social media. In it, a large crowd could be observed watching on, as an old Muslim man was ruthlessly beaten to death. The angry mob that lynched h...
The temper tantrumSir: Ever since Mian Saqib Nisar was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Pakistan, he has been busy getting the people of this nation the justice that they have craved for so long. He has been taking...
Film industry’s revivalSir: This Eid was special, as after a long time, people got to enjoy five new releases from the Pakistan film industry. This comes in light of the recent revival in our entertainment industry, and it...
Democracy survivesThere is less than a month to go until Pakistan’s third general elections are upon us. The landmark event is already asserting itself in its various manifestations. For quite some time, there was a bi...
A new player in the political arenaI voted for the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) in 2013. I campaigned for them in both my constituencies of Islamabad, NA 48 and NA 49. A lot has changed in the PTI since then, and little has changed fo...
Where the West gets China wrongThe rise of China has sent shock waves throughout the world, all the way to Washington and resultantly, US-China relationship has become the talk of the town. Many American scholars believe that China...
2018 elections and Indo-Pak relationsIn Pakistan, historically, the political evolution of the society has been nipped in the bud by an all-powerful military establishment because of which state policies have always fallen short of being...
In faith lies strengthThere are many sources from which living beings derive their power. Those without vigour are among the living dead. The physical side for both man, animal and vegetation is well covered with food and...