Will Arrogance Interfere with the Law? on November 5, 2023So far, arrogance has prevailed since April 2022 and continues unabated. Arrogance, combined with a lack of wisdom, at times bordering on stupidity, is a terrible combination. It has been the order of the day for the last 18 months. The latest re-enactment was during the Interim Prime Minister’s visit to LUMS University; his anger […]
Wheels of Fortune Turn For Crooks on October 22, 2023In a recent talk show, I stated that we have to wait and see which Judge will garland an absconder, convict and accomplished liar, Nawaz Sharif. It happened in broad daylight and the honour goes to none other than Chief Justice Islamabad High Khawaja Aamir Farooq. The same “Honorable” Justice took diametrically opposed positions in […]
Ticking Bomb on October 17, 2023Some people are known to sleep with their eyes wide open. It’s a bewildering sight that takes you aback. But when you discover that your entire ruling elite suffers from that condition, it definitely is scary. It is happening on all fronts; however, I would like to focus on the sharp decline in remittances by […]
Empty Promises on October 8, 2023President Ronald Reagan of USA is credited for changing the global landscape by bringing down the mighty Soviet Empire. A deep conservative, he was able to rejuvenate the Right by conveying complex concepts in very simple terms. After a distinguished acting career, he used his communication skills to further his political agenda successfully. His presidential […]
Global Realignment and Our Isolation on September 17, 2023I had just finished watching the Bollywood style presentation of G20 summit glorifying PM Modi when I got calls from two friends that I respect immensely for their dedication and contributions to Pakistan. Both have excelled in helping the needy. As they were private conversations I will not share the contents; the gist was that […]
Even the Darkest Night Yields to Dawn on September 10, 2023Saudi Arabia is an economic juggernaut. Late King Faisal Al Saud triggered this process when he challenged the West and their Oil Companies. He changed the dynamics to make Saudis major beneficiaries of the “black gold” emerging from its massive oilfields. Starting in the seventies, Saudi Arabia embarked on its journey to convert itself from […]
Victims of a Deaf Conscience on September 3, 2023Imran Riaz Khan is a living legend amongst Pakistanis wherever they live. Prior to his kidnapping, everyone waited daily for his commentary uncovering the truth fearlessly. Millions of his followers miss him sorely and anxiously, waiting for his safe return. Since his kidnapping, his whereabouts are unknown. One prays for his life. It sends chills […]
When Freedom is Stifled on August 27, 2023History has many inspiring stories of true leaders facing adversity and how they rebound. I am particularly impressed by a folklore about King Bruce of Scotland. He had suffered a loss on the battlefield and fled taking refuge in a cave. His army was routed and in a disarray. Sitting alone he felt dejected and […]
Spider in its Web on August 20, 2023Malik Meraj Khalid was a political stalwart in Pakistani politics. He held high offices during Z A Bhutto’s government and under Benazir Bhutto. He became the interim Prime Minister in 1996-97 after the sacking of the 2nd Benazir government. He was forced out of office by BB for calling out Asif Zardari’s blatant corruption. He […]
Where White is Black on July 31, 2023It was during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. Hostilities were in full swing in East Pakistan and air war had started on the Western front. I was living in Punjab University, New Campus; at that time and was President of Students Union. Trenches were dug around hostels to protect them from air raids for students. An […]