Pakistan’s Ruling Classes Squabble As Masses Endure Hyperinflation
The ongoing polycrisis exhibits the longstanding contradictions within the Pakistani governance system, wherein there is no consensus on who will run the country. Are…
چئیرمین سینیٹ کا الیکشن اور ہارس ٹریڈنگ کی بازگشت۔
چیئرمین سینیٹ کے انتخاب پر رضا رومی کا موقف۔… انہوں نے کہا کہ بدقسمتی سے پاکستان کی سیاست اس وقت انتہائی پولرائزڈ ہے۔ ان…
The dynamic political scene confirms a fast changing Pakistani society
The disqualification of Nawaz Sharif through a controversial court verdict was the easier task. Reining in his support and ousting him from the political…
Go Nawaz go . . . for an early election
The third term of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been far from smooth. Beset by challenges of governance and a strong opposition, he has…
Different strands of violence
My piece on the elections for The News Holding a peaceful election in 2013 would, perhaps, be one of the important milestones in countering…
Challenges of Political Transition
My piece published here Pakistan’s next general election, due in a few months, will be the first where civilian forces are in charge of…
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…
the new e-conflict zone for Indian, Pak netizens?
Times of India has quotes my post on Varun Gandhi today. Well, I know media-wallas have to find stories and sell. It was good…
The flawed boycott mantra?
Thursday, February 21, 2008 Much has been said on how the election results are a referendum against the policies of General Musharraf. While there…
Pakistanis have rejected extremism
The election results notwithstanding the irregularities and fears of rigging, are pretty straightforward. They undo the paradigm of ousting the two mainstream parties from…