Sikandar Noorani

A shrewd leader needs to know the multiple exploitative tricks to mesmerize his blind followers in peculiar political culture of Pakistan. One may dislike on moral grounds but artful befooling or charming is an essential part of popular leader’s exploitative tool kit. How can we forget the infamous ‘Religious Touch’ whisper of an aide to […]

Suicide attack on peaceful participants of traditional Milad procession in Mastung on the sacred day of 12th Rabi-ul-Awal is undeniably an attempt to destabilize the Pakistan. Cross-border terrorist attack on a post in Zhob and blast during Jumma prayer gathering at a mosque in Hangu on same day are closely synchronized acts to dent the […]

There are reasons to get worried about the future of Pakistan but living in a state of constant despair is no option. Over some time, social media platforms have become a source of anxiety in society. With no disregard for the importance of a swift flow of information and valuable awareness on various issues imparted […]

The months of July and August haunt India more than usual amid strong protests against the illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. Indian designs to bluff the world on the status of disputed territory were challenged once Kashmiris celebrated Srinagar Martyrs Day and Accession to Pakistan Day in protest mode during July. Momentum of Kashmiri […]

Propaganda mills have expedited their usual business immediately after the PM signalled to hand over the baton to caretakers in August. Over-exuberance of a few media persons in predicting, the name of caretaker PM is quite meaningful. This tendency is enough proof to understand the quality decline in media debates. Why the mainstream media is […]

It was an amazing reality, which dawned on me while hearing the victory speech of PM. Please don’t get confused with the word “victory,” which naturally drives the imagination towards some sort of sports competition. In recent days economic revival is the ultimate sport for which our ultra-efficient government is competing with the IMF. The […]

Despite the successful ouster of PTI from power corridors, PDM seems more at losses than the intended gains. Both PDM and PTI have their peculiar version of victimhood stories disregarding the public miseries. As the saying goes “Politics is not about facts. It is about what politicians can get people to believe.” Factually, the masses […]

When Balochistan appears in media reports mostly for incidents of violence and accidents, I try to evaluate the reasons behind its prolonged suffering. One cannot rule out the deadly combination of governance failure and venomous ethnic mobilization behind the bruised outlook of the province. It is more than obvious that foreign-based elements are compelling the […]

Thomas Paine, the iconic British political theorist, human rights activist and author of the revolutionary pamphlet titled ‘Common Sense’ once said “A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody”. Without exploring much about the long-lasting revolutionary impact of Thomas Paine’s 18th-century struggle on British democracy, let’s relate […]

The unresolved political rift between the ruling alliance PDM and PTI has gradually transformed into a constitutional crisis with obvious signs of a split in the Supreme Court. Persistently boiling political situation with every passing day in post-vote of no confidence scenario has started shaking the pillars of the state. While the parliament and judiciary […]