Political Duel Going the Wrong Way on May 10, 2022Notwithstanding the fact that the military leadership has repeatedly quashed the notion of an international conspiracy to remove Imran Khan from power and his contention that the US did it because he refused to give them bases, Imran Khan continues to agitate his rhetoric without being mindful of consequences of such an irrational, unimaginative and […]
Desecration of Rouza-e-Rasool on May 2, 2022Needless to emphasise that what happened at Masjid-e-Nabvi last Thursday must have sent a wave of shudder through the nerves of the entire Muslim Ummah for whom love of the prophet, unqualified respect for him and sanctity of his shrine constitute basic pillars of their faith. There could not have been a greater act of […]
Saga of Shifting Sands on April 26, 2022Politics in Pakistan, regrettably, continues to be characterized by devious and dirty antics by the political parties and their leaders, which is the reason why Pakistan even after more than seventy-four years of its independence remains at a cross-roads groping in the darkness to find its real direction in line with the vision of its […]
IK Narrative, Cleared! on April 19, 2022How much Imran Khan loves being in power and clinging to it–for which he has made a myriad of compromises and even accepted the support of alleged dacoits, thieves, carpet baggers and political free-loaders–was manifested by the unconstitutional steps taken by his government, including the ruling by the deputy speaker to reject the no-confidence motion […]
Exit of a Narcissist on April 12, 2022The brand of politics characterised by violence, intolerance, pummeling of democratic norms and lack of respect for law and constitution, introduced by Imran Khan in the politics of the country has ultimately led to his own ignominious exit from power that he loved so much and for which he had compromised all his revolutionary inclinations […]
Underhand Delivery Stumps Opposition on April 5, 2022Ever since the filing of the no-confidence move against Imran Khan by the opposition using the constitutional option to oust him from power–the people who knew Imran intimately and with whom I interacted on this issue—have been expressing the view that he would try to sabotage this move by hook and crook. The stubborn child […]
Terribly Wrong Notion on March 29, 2022The much-hyped public rally, where Imran Khan had promised to spring a surprise did happen on March 27 with considerable attendance, but without any revelation, which could have stirring effect on the public. It was a pack of usual rhetoric of conspiracy and foreign money being used to topple his government, which we have often […]
Betraying the Objectives of Independence on March 22, 2022The emergence of Pakistan on an ideological basis was arguably the most unparalleled event of the 20th century. This miracle, as described by some historians, was made possible by the indomitable leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah against the wishes of the Hindu leadership and the British rulers. It was under his leadership that the Muslims […]
Losing the Sense of Proportion on March 15, 2022Notwithstanding the fact that Prime Minister Imran has been a strong proponent of the concept of neutrality, taking pride in being instrumental to the introduction of neutral umpires in cricket, and has sung praises of the idea in terms of impartial behaviour or conduct of state institutions, he has come up with a new interpretation […]
Bellicose Blustering has a Price on March 10, 2022The management of foreign affairs is an arduous undertaking, in view of the fact that they are not conducted in conformity with the principles enshrined in the UN Charter but are orchestrated in conformity with the strategic and geopolitical interests. Principles, conventions and international laws are for the smaller and weaker nations while big powers […]