The Music Doesn’t Stop in Peshawar
A story that I co-authored with Manzoor Ali, published here On June 18, celebrated Pashto singer Ghazala Javed and her father were murdered in…
Is Pakistan heading for early elections?
Published in India’s leading weekly Tehelka Deep political instability immediately before the elections makes it difficult for a smooth transfer of power Just when…
Pakistan: Prime Minister Gilani’s ouster – what next?
My recent analysis for Express Tribune published yesterday: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani’s inevitable ouster has created another storm in Pakistani politics reminding us…
Mehdi Hasan: A bridge over the troubled divide
My tribute to Mehdi Hasan published here He was the musical Midas who transcended borders with the same mastery that he transcended genres Mehdi…
Mehdi Hasan: King of kings
Mehdi Hasan died today. There are no words to capture his influence on my generation and the ones before me. I am posting a…
‘The government should investigate the source and nature of threats to Asma Jahangir’s life, and take appropriate action’
‘The government should investigate the source and nature of threats to Asma Jahangir’s life, and take appropriate action’ Here is an interview with Ali…
Half citizens? The Ahmadiyya community of Pakistan
Temporary headstones of victims at an Ahmadi Muslim graveyard in Chenab Nagar, northwest of Lahore in 2010 (Reuters) After today’s ghastly attacks on the…
As soon as you clear your hearing
The voice of a saviour will shortly be heard as soon as you clear your hearing don’t drink now this polluted water the elixir…