Privatisation: need of the hour?on August 9, 2018As Pakistan accumulates more debt than it can handle, it is still in dire need of billions of dollars. The burning question on many minds, is if the new government should move towards privatisation? Privatisation is a neoliberal and imperialistic plan; spurred by widespread dissatisfaction with the performance of public enterprises and the need to cut government expenditures. Privatisation refers … [Read more...] about Privatisation: need of the hour?
Politics: the art of compromiseon August 3, 2018Political parties are essential to modern democracy, contrary to some popular opinion. Parties organise democracy and prevent voters from having to choose from among scores of candidates. Parties in a broad sense stand for a particular view of the role of government. Party identification is the best predictor of how people vote. Compromise between the parties has been and will remain vital for the … [Read more...] about Politics: the art of compromise
We were rock bottom; now the only way for PTI is to go upon July 31, 2018Pakistan has elected its new parliament. Voters have mercilessly punished status quo parties and voted for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) which promised change for the prosperity and development of Pakistan. The Pakistani people have experienced many struggles under different political systems. It is time for a new government to serve the fundamental needs of the people. It is a turning point … [Read more...] about We were rock bottom; now the only way for PTI is to go up
CJP needs to clean his own house before he fixes the rest of Pakistanon July 17, 2018The Pakistani Constitution is made up of three pillars: the legislature, executive and judiciary. Among these three, the judiciary is considered one of the most powerful pillar as even the highest official of the country can be tried by the judicial system. But the problem is, in spite of its overwhelming power, there are some integral issues that the Pakistan justice system faces. For … [Read more...] about CJP needs to clean his own house before he fixes the rest of Pakistan
V for Vendetta, D for debton July 4, 2018An individual could face an economic crisis on a small scale when their income is less than their expenses. If this happens in the case of a government, everyone is concerned because the problem is much difficult to handle and contain. It is an undisputed fact that Pakistan is currently going through a debt crisis. Once, they were in such a strong economic position, that back in the 1960s, they … [Read more...] about V for Vendetta, D for debt
Political blame gameon June 15, 2018Politics is the pre-requisite of every democratic system in the world. The political psychology and political behaviours reflect the overall image of a country. Different political stunts are always used to create the hindrances to tarnish the image of political leaders. Political blame game and political agenda setting are always prevalent in countries but the civilised states avoid using … [Read more...] about Political blame game
CSS examinations and chasing the Pakistani dreamon June 9, 2018What is the Pakistani dream? Most people want their life to be full of resources, with a high standard of living. A venerable post to be seated on, a smart salary package, felicitous job nature, a secure working environment and gratuitous perks are the demands of the current generation. A government job promises to fulfill all this and more! That's the purpose behind a CSS aspirant's long years … [Read more...] about CSS examinations and chasing the Pakistani dream
Reforming higher education in Pakistanon May 27, 2018A nation’s prosperity, progress and development is possible only when its citizens are dynamic, enterprising and responsible. Without such citizens, a nation cannot achieve progress in any field and education is the most important tool to create such types of citizens. Higher education plays a vital role in a country’s overall development and growth. It imparts in-depth knowledge related to … [Read more...] about Reforming higher education in Pakistan
The need for civilian supremacyon May 20, 2018A number of questions are raised when we talk about protecting civilian supremacy over the military. The questions are: Why is the military so dominant in Pakistan? How has the war on terror shaped the new dimensions of the civil-military relations in Pakistan? How do the democratic forces, secular and Islamist, deal with the changing policies of the military-political leaders? How will the … [Read more...] about The need for civilian supremacy
Political deception and abuse of poweron May 15, 2018Politics is often described as being aggressive, feisty, vibrant, vivacious, colourful, controversial, contentious, notorious, debatable, provocative, confrontational, all of that and more. It all depends on which side of the spectrum we stand, and there is a perspective, always. Ask millions of people what is wrong with Pakistan’s politics, and we will get millions of perspectives. That, in … [Read more...] about Political deception and abuse of power
