M Fazal Elahi

Pakistan finds itself at a pivotal moment in its history, where achieving sustainable progress and development hinges crucially on the collective determination of all stakeholders to prioritize the national interest above personal agendas. This transformative journey demands that political parties, essential state institutions, and societal leaders transcend self-interest, set aside prejudices, and forsake personal gains […]

Amidst a period characterized by shifting geopolitical dynamics among major powers and economic adjustments, the significance of diplomatic engagements between nations cannot be overemphasized. Pakistan recently witnessed a notable development in its foreign relations, as Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif embarked on a profoundly important visit to China. This crucial visit was geared […]

US Senator Bernie Sanders has addressed the ongoing crisis in Gaza in a statement, highlighting the significance of humanitarian relief and accountability. He disagreed with the idea that critiquing the Israeli government’s policies amounts to anti-Semitism or endorsing Hamas. Addressing Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Senator Sanders said, “It is not anti-Semitic or pro-Hamas to […]

Responding to a question on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s congratulating the newly-elected Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif on taking the oath of office for his second term, the State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, said the US wants India and Pakistan to have a “productive and peaceful relationship”. However, in […]

Challenges for the upcoming coalition government headed by Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif would unambiguously be formidable. The predicaments are gargantuan, and addressing these predicaments would, beyond any shadow of a doubt, require judicious and deft handling. Does the new government due to step into office in the coming week or so possess the requisite experience […]

It was indeed a momentous occasion for the province of Punjab, when its parliament unanimously elected its 23rd chief minister on February 26, 2024, with a thumping majority (220 votes). The incumbent of this prestigious and profoundly important office is none other than Maryam Nawaz Sharif, daughter of three times former prime minister of Pakistan, […]

At a presser held after the Central Executive Committee (CEC) Meeting of the party held on February 13, the Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto categorically stated that his party would extend full support to PML-N in forming the government at the Centre. In the same breath, Bilawal also categorically stated that his […]

Where is US Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin? Where is Congressman Brad Sherman? Where are their fellow Congressmen? Where is former US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad? Where are the international human rights organizations? The Israeli genocide in Gaza continues to surpass all bounds of inhumanity, while at least 20,000 innocent Palestinians (including 8,000 children and […]

Honourable Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar: With due reverence, I am taking the liberty of penning this entreaty to you for your perusal and kind consideration. I wish to bring to your kind attention an important issue that I had earlier raised with former Prime Ministers of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Mr Imran […]

Every democratic society provides its citizens with the right to associate with others and gather together for a common purpose. Protests, marches and demonstrations, counter-demonstrations, press conferences, and public and private meetings are a part of the democratic process, but this freedom of assembly certainly does not justify deliberately violent protests. Pakistan’s past is replete […]