Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The lack of a level playing field “You know what the real issue in this country is?” “There are so many that…” “Think hard. What stands... Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Opinion Charter of economy: a non-starter The concept of all political parties signing off on a charter of the economy has been consistently raised by the... Updated 18 Dec, 2023 07:03am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Chips are never down for all in Pakistan “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” “Who are you referring to? I know for a fact that The Man Who... Published 16 Dec, 2023 05:49am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A structure precariously balanced together “I don’t get it!” “You will really have to narrow it down for me to understand in the Land of the Pure. If... Published 15 Dec, 2023 03:12am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The tale of two Samdhis “The terms of reference for all are very clear.” “All as in who exactly?” “Well, the caretakers for... Published 14 Dec, 2023 05:24am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Rough political seas have foundered PML-N founder’s ship in mid-ocean “Our politics is about re-relevance.” “Is that a political science term?” “If it isn’t it is one now.”... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Democracy is not about values, human rights and all that? “So what’s the difference between democracy and autocracy?” “Autocracy as in?” “Well, the entire gamut... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Opinion Money talks in politics Money talks in politics and political processes globally, which necessitates regulations to ensure democratic values... Published 11 Dec, 2023 06:41am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The lightweight on a seesaw is no longer a lightweight “It’s not a see saw, it’s more like…like…I can’t think of the right word.” “Maybe I can help. What... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: US Senate doesn’t have a Sanjrani, so to speak “I find it strange.” “Strange is not the word. I reckon it is the first time in US history that their Senate... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: We are extremely thick skinned “Hmmm that’s Pakistani character.” “What?” “Well Danny boy accused The Visionary…” “I don’t know... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 04:22pm
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The growing Israeli belligerence “The days when one thought Western media presented the truth while the rest of the world presented an extremely... Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Convictions can be overturned “I am so very impressed that executive positions are being filled so appropriately, Salman Butt a convicted…”... Published 05 Dec, 2023 03:01am
Opinion A revisit of trade components critical Exports fuel domestic productivity and therefore employment and at the same time constitute the most desired form of... Published 04 Dec, 2023 05:35am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khosa has thrown a spanner in the works of Gohar? “For the life of me I cannot understand the chatter on the airwaves as to who will remain in charge after Pakistan... Published 02 Dec, 2023 05:09am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The glass half full “So what went wrong?” “You really need to narrow it down in the Land of the Pure. There is plenty wrong... Published 01 Dec, 2023 04:43am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: How open will the court be? “So The Man Who Must Remain Nameless will have his trial in jail.” “The judge has allowed an open trial, open... Published 30 Nov, 2023 04:53am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: All the King’s men and all the King’s horses are in Dubai “A see saw comes to mind.” “What as in a playground?” “Yes and you know in a see saw you may be up but... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The guy with the exploding girth… “I am hearing that Plan A is no longer Plan A.” “Plan A, as in Nawaz Sharif will be the next select…oooops... Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:57am
Opinion Pakistani rupee: a wayward currency Hard currencies like the US dollar, Euro, pound, are independent free floats, and their value contingent on demand... Published 27 Nov, 2023 06:13am