PARTLY FACETIOUS: Where there is the matter of Pakistani Samdhis angels fear to tread “Marriage as a form of alliance…” “Please! I am not sure who you are referring to, but where there is the... Published 28 Dec, 2023 04:52am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A lap that is warm in winters and cool in summers “Nawaz Sharif is…” “I hope you were not going to say something disrespectful – he is the next prime... Published 27 Dec, 2023 05:15am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Baloch protesters in Islamabad “There have been many butchers in history…”“Hey, if you are referring to the treatment meted out to the... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Project Nawaz’ still on board? “Which is the fourth-largest party in this country?” “That depends on the next election results – MQM used ... Published 22 Dec, 2023 05:22am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: We have a tendency to delay “The airwaves are talking of nothing but…” “Airwaves operate under an occupational hazard – they cannot... Published 21 Dec, 2023 03:54am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The difference between interim minister and caretaker minister “So Project, The Man Who Must remain Nameless failed?” “Hmmmm.” “Hey the economy faltered, the builders ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
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 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 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 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 PARTLY FACETIOUS: The complexity of word ‘charisma’ “I define charisma as magnetism.” “I define it as morally neutral, a charismatic individual may be good or ... Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The definition of a democrat varies “What is the difference between a democrat and an autocrat?” “That’s rather obvious, isn’t it”? ... Published 24 Nov, 2023 05:29am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The two women and their first husbands “You know I was reminded of Camilla Parker Bowles.” “The woman who would be Queen.” “You have taken a... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The two most powerful warriors are patience and time The two most powerful warriors are patience and time “The Purging of Khawar Maneka.” “The more usual word used... Published 22 Nov, 2023 06:14am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: The name ‘Donald’ evokes some memories “Nawaz Sharif was visited by Ambassador Donald…” “You have to be more specific.” “Sorry?’ “The name... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: A legitimate question “Man oh man! Some people never learn.” “People or institutions?” “Hey careful there, I mean…” “It... Published 18 Nov, 2023 06:03am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Kabira khara bazaar mein “You heard of Judas?” “Isn’t he the one who betrayed Jesus Christ?” “Yes. According to Christianity’s... Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:06am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nawaz reaches out to beleaguered Balochistan “Balochistan has given a vote of confidence to Nawaz Sharif.” “Hmmmm.” “No sarcasm, please.” ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am