The MQM question on November 15, 2016The political landscape of Karachi has changed over the last two years; whether this change stands for better or for worse is yet to unveil. What is certain, however, is the fact that MQM no longer enjoys the space to bring Karachi to a standstill — something that was the defining attribute of Muttahida’s power […]
Imdad Ali: there is no justice in killing him on October 25, 2016In a detailed verdict issued on Thursday, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has paved way for the execution of Imdad Ali, a patient diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Ali was convicted of killing his religious mentor in 2001 before he accused him of plotting against him and standing in the way of his spiritual knowledge immediately […]
Pakistans youth bulge on May 21, 2014Pakistan is currently experiencing a demographic dividend — i.e. a point in its existence where two thirds of the country’s population is under the age of 30. This unique scenario presents us with both bright and bleak prospects: bright if we are able to effectively utilise this tremendous human resource in a productive manner similar […]
Cultural death on February 14, 2014Sir: It was a big step by the Government of Sindh to organize the Sindh Festival in order to exhibit and preserve our cultural legacy. But on the evening of the inauguration, whatever we saw on our television sets was in conflict with the reality. Rap songs, English dance and western style do not represent […]
Introspecting terrorism beyond conventional approaches on February 13, 2014Each time Pakistan is hit by a major terrorist attack or the state launches an offensive on terrorist hideouts, the opinion pages and talk shows are flooded with diverging views by political and security analysts on the best way to curb terrorism. Over the years, the ongoing terrorist activity on Pakistani soil has kept this […]