Democracy as the best revengePakistan is a country that never forgets. At least when it comes to changing sides. To turning coats to chase someone else’s tails. Nawaz Sharif is a man who knows this better than most. After all, he...
Justice for Shujaat Bukhari?The murder of Shujaat Bukhari, founder and editor-in-chief of the English-language daily, Kashmir Rising, is becoming politicised. Sadly. Indian police this week apportioned blame to Lashkar-e-Taiba...
Holland’s burqa banGeert Wilders, one of the Netherlands’ most polarising politicians, is best known for his anti-Islam position as part of a broader right-wing agenda. The country’s Muslim population undoubtedly breath...
In the midst of contradictionsThere is no dearth in Pakistan of political leaders and other influential figures who claim their utmost commitment to the welfare of common people. However, their wealth, power and attitude negate th...
The world is burning… and Pakistan fits right inFor many Pakistanis, Pakistani exceptionalism is almost an article of faith. I once had the honour of asking Ms Hina Jilani at a conference if in her view Pakistan was one freak of a country or if it...