Analysis: Attackers punch hole in Islamabad security
ISLAMABAD: Today’s suicide bombing at the Islamabad courts complex suggests that the capital and its sensitive installations are vulnerable. The premeditated murder of a…
Raza Rumi on panchayat laws against women
I condemn opression against the weak underprivilidged communities in Pakistan…
New battle against old demons
After 30 years of self-defeating policies, the new National Internal Security Policy may be the right way to make a fresh start Pakistanis should…
Magnificent Delusions: The Ebb and Flow of Pak-US Relations
Husain Haqqani’s new book Magnificent Delusions: Pakistan, the United States, and an Epic History of Misunderstanding comes at a critical juncture of Pakistan-US relations…
KLF 2014 Book Launch Delhi by Heart Impressions of a Pakistani Traveller by Raza Rumi 8 2 2014
Launching of my Book: ‘Delhi by Heart: Impressions of a Pakistani Traveller by Raza Rumi’ Moderator: Asif Noorani…
A wonderful review of my book by Rana Safvi
Here’s a lovely review written by Rana Safvi over at her blog “Dilli jo aik shahar tha aalam mai intikhaab rahtay thay hee jahaan…
Long term solutions
Recent events and statements by the civilian leadership indicate that there is a move towards undertaking a military operation in North Waziristan Agency (NWA).…
Khabar se Agey, Raza Rumi on Karachi problems
Raza Rumi’s analysis on the issues of Karachi including the recent report by International Crisis Group (ICG). Rumi says there is now a need…
Seedhi Baat, Raza Rumi on terrorism and threat on media
Raza Rumi discusses terrorism in Pakistan and the role played by PMLN to curb it – 2014.…
Raza Rumi says lack of proper energy policy for decades have created huge gas crisis
Raza Rumi asserts that the prevailing gas crisis in the county is impacting everyone. The demand for gas is way more than its supply.…
Raza Rumi says that Karachi operation not the ultimate solution, we have to build institutions
Raza Rumi says that the sucess of the operation in Karachi can only be guranteed if all the stakeholders are taken into consideration. However,…
Raza Rumi says Pakistan should see its interest in Iran Pakistan gas pipeline, says it will shorten
The gas crisis worsens in Pakistan. Raza Rumi says Pakistan should see its interest in Iran Pakistan gas pipeline.…
Reviews on Delhi by Heart
Fiction writer Intizar Hussain (DAWN) “In his exuberance, Rumi started writing without planning beforehand, knowing not how his narrative will end. The narrative, however,…
Raza Rumi said PTI rally in Lahore lacked fervor
Raza Rumi’s analysis on Pakistan Tehreek-E-Insaaf’s rally in Lahore December 2013. He says the rally was not as croweded as the one in 2011.…
“Living in today’s Pakistan” – an interview for WPKN
From Tidings Blog featuring my interview which was broadcast on WPKN radio last year. Yes I have been a little lazy in posting all…
Looking back at General Kayani’s Tenure
Raza Rumi General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani retired after leading Pakistan’s most powerful institution for six years. As a close confidante and successor of former…
‘There is no shortcut to ending militancy, and even the worst militants have human rights’
Amnesty International’s recent publication, Will I be Next? US Drone Strikes in Pakistan has spurred a global debate on the use of drone strikes…
A book with a view
Delhi by Heart in NYC, originally uploaded by Jahane Rumi. A friend of mine – KS – was most kind to have purchased my…
Japanese Art in Lahore / Artful Diplomacy
A recent exhibition of Japanese paintings brought the restrained artistry of the orient to Lahore. Review by Raza Rumi A recently held exhibition at…
Murder in the capital
A photographer takes picture of the spot where Nasiruddin Haqqani, a senior leader of the feared militant Haqqani network, was assassinated at an Afghan…